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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · RG2 7AL
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About
Occupying one of the larger townhouses within this sought-after development in the University area bty Bewley Homes, this four-storey home enjoys an enviable position backing directly onto Cintra Park.
The location combines a peaceful, leafy setting with exceptional convenience, placing the University of Reading, the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the town centre within easy reach, alongside excellent transport links, regular bus services and access to the M4.
The accommodation extends across four floors, offering five well-proportioned bedrooms, including principal and guest suites with en-suite shower rooms.
One of the bedrooms also provides access, via a spiral staircase, to a versatile mezzanine study, creating an inspiring workspace or reading retreat.
The ground floor is centred around a well-proportioned kitchen and dining space, designed for everyday living and entertaining, with doors opening directly onto a landscaped, south-facing garden.
A guest cloakroom and internal access to the integral garage complete this level.
Above, the first-floor sitting room is flooded with natural light and features a Juliet balcony overlooking the mature trees of Cintra Park.
Situated within Reading's Article 4 area, the property offers an unusual degree of flexibility.
It is currently licensed as a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), presenting an attractive opportunity for investors, subject to the purchaser obtaining a new HMO licence in their own name.
Equally, the generous proportions, adaptable layout and outstanding location make it an exceptional family home with a wide range of both state and independent schools within close proximity.
Garden Enjoying a south aspect and bordering Cintra Park, the garden is low maintenance with a paved patio linking to a granite setts path that leads to the rear and is flanked by established shrub beds.
Additional Information: Parking The property has driveway parking with a single integral garage.
Property construction – Standard form Services: Gas - mains Water – mains Drainage – mains Electricity - mains Heating - gas central heating Service CHarge: £120 per annum towards upkeep of the development communal areas Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom): Ultrafast – Fibre to the premises (FTTP) Mobile phone coverage For an indication of specific speeds and supply of broadband and mobile, we recommend potential buyers go to the Ofcom web-site “Broadband and mobile coverage checker” The property is located in an Article 4 area and has been used as a licensed House In Multiple Occupation and the current licence expires in August 2028, for a maximum of 5 residents.
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