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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · RG5 3LE
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About
A Spacious Detached Chalet Home with a Remarkable Garden and Garden Room, Set on a Generous Plot in Woodley. Presented By Harry Hook.
Location Crockhamwell Road sits in a well regarded part of Woodley, known for its space, greenery and sense of breathing room while still being close to everyday life.
Woodley Precinct is nearby for shops, cafés and essentials, with schools, parks and leisure facilities all within easy reach.
Reading town centre is straightforward to get to, whether by car or public transport, and the A329(M) and M4 are close enough to make commuting workable without dominating day to day living.
It is a practical location, but also a settled one, where people tend to stay. The Property This is a home that immediately feels generous.
Set back on a good sized plot, the house offers a wide frontage with ample parking for several cars, which makes daily life simpler for families or visitors.
You’re welcomed into a spacious reception room that immediately sets the tone for the home.
From here, the main living and dining area opens up into a large, comfortable space, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining.
Just off this room is a further versatile room, perfect as a fifth bedroom, playroom or snug, depending on your needs.
A central lobby houses the staircase and has room for a desk, creating a genuinely useful study area rather than a token corner. There is also a downstairs WC.
New carpets have just been laid, giving the house a fresh, ready to move into feel. To the rear, the kitchen and dining room is another practical part of the home. Refitted last year.
There is also a separate utility room, adding further convenience. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, with the main bedroom benefitting from a refitted en-suite.
The family bathroom has also been refitted. Outside Space The rear garden is a standout feature. It is large and private. At the far end sits a substantial garden room, which is far more than a shed.
It is ideal as a games room, gym or a proper work from home space that allows you to close the door on the working day.
The garden itself offers plenty of room for children to play, for entertaining, or simply for enjoying the quieter moments that come with a generous plot.
This is a house that has grown with family life and still has the flexibility to adapt again. It will suit buyers looking for space, practicality and a home that feels settled rather than showy.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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