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Shared Ownership This superb modern home is available to buy from as little as £156,000 with a 52% share!
Tucked away in a private position, this charming, beautifully presented coach house offers a rare blend of character, practicality, and modern open-plan living.
Set behind its own front door, the home provides a peaceful retreat with the added benefit of a private low maintenance garden, making it ideal for professionals, couples, or downsizers seeking both convenience and privacy.
The property opens into a bright and welcoming living space, thoughtfully arranged to create distinct areas for relaxing, dining, and cooking while maintaining a sociable flow throughout.
Large openings and well-placed windows enhance the sense of light and space, giving the home an airy, contemporary feel while still retaining the cosy proportions expected of a coach house.
Two well-proportioned bedrooms offer flexible accommodation, suitable for sleeping, guest space, or a home office.
The bathroom is centrally located and designed for everyday ease, complementing the home’s practical layout.
Outside, the private garden provides a valuable extension of the living space — perfect for morning coffee, summer evenings, or low-maintenance planting.
With the added advantage of available parking and a large garage, the property combines lifestyle appeal with excellent functionality.
Positioned in the popular village of Shinfield, the property enjoys a convenient semi-rural setting while remaining within easy reach of a wide range of everyday amenities.
Shinfield offers local shops, cafés, schools, and green spaces, with nearby supermarkets and retail facilities providing further choice for day-to-day needs.
The area is well regarded for its balance of community feel and accessibility, making it attractive for both professionals and families. For commuters, the location is particularly well placed.
There is straightforward access to Reading, where the mainline station provides fast services to London Paddington, as well as links via the Elizabeth Line.
Road users benefit from easy connections to the M4, offering routes towards London, Heathrow, and the West Country, while the A33 provides a direct link into Reading town centre and towards Basingstoke.
Larger surrounding centres including Reading, Wokingham, and Basingstoke offer extensive shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, along with business hubs and employment opportunities.
The nearby countryside also provides plenty of options for walking and outdoor recreation, giving the location a strong lifestyle appeal alongside its excellent transport connectivity.
PRICING & AFFORDABILITY Full Market Value: £300,000 52% Share Price: £156,000 (rent £319.92 pcm) Minimum 5% Mortgage Deposit (% share): £7,800 Approximate Service Charges: £36.25 pcm* Lease: 988 years ELIGIBILITY Shared Ownership gives first time buyers and those that do not currently own a home the opportunity to purchase a share in a new build or resales leasehold property.
The purchaser pays a mortgage on the share they own and pays rent to a housing association on the remaining share.
The combined mortgage and rent is usually less than you’d expect to pay if you bought a similar property outright although this is not a guarantee.
To be eligible for shared ownership you would need to meet the following criteria: • Your annual household income does not exceed £80,000 • You have a deposit of at least 5% of the share value • You do not own another property or have your name on the deeds or a mortgage for a property worldwide.
• This will be your only residence. • You are a permanent UK resident or have indefinite right to remain. *Service charges are estimated and may subject to change.
Rent and service charges will be reviewed annually by your housing provider, usually on 1st April each year.
** This home can also be purchased outright (100% of the value) which is £300,000 and a purchaser would not need to meet the eligibility criteria listed above.
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