London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

An exciting opportunity to purchase this spacious semi-detached Georgian town house with potential to restore back to its former grandeur as a superb distinctive family home. Set in this convenient location a short walk into Reading Town Centre, close to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the University of Reading. The property which has always been a family home is now for sale with no chain complications and would suit someone ready to create a splendid home or convert and develop subject to the usual planning consents. Offering flexible living accommodation over five floors and retaining a wealth of original features there is over 2400 sq. ft. (228 sq. M.) of living space. The basement level, which could be configured to create an annex or self-contained apartment comprises, a generous living room/bedroom, a fitted kitchen/diner with access to the rear garden and a bathroom with access to a former cellar/coal store. On the Ground floor there are two grand reception rooms and access to the front and back of the house from the entry hall. On the first floor there are two spacious bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe and a family bathroom. The second floor comprises two further bedrooms and a shower room and gives access to an attic room on the top floor which would suit a children’s play room, study or guest bedroom. There is a generous front garden and a private rear garden measuring over 100ft. with rear access from Eldon Terrace where there is provision for off road parking for several cars or to further develop subject to planning.

An exciting opportunity to purchase this spacious semi-detached Georgian town house with potential to restore back to its former grandeur as a superb distinctive family home. Set in this convenient location a short walk into Reading Town Centre, close to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the University of Reading. The property which has always been a family home is now for sale with no chain complications and would suit someone ready to create a splendid home or convert and develop subject to the usual planning consents. Offering flexible living accommodation over five floors and retaining a wealth of original features there is over 2400 sq. ft. (228 sq. M.) of living space. The basement level, which could be configured to create an annex or self-contained apartment comprises, a generous living room/bedroom, a fitted kitchen/diner with access to the rear garden and a bathroom with access to a former cellar/coal store. On the Ground floor there are two grand reception rooms and access to the front and back of the house from the entry hall. On the first floor there are two spacious bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe and a family bathroom. The second floor comprises two further bedrooms and a shower room and gives access to an attic room on the top floor which would suit a children’s play room, study or guest bedroom. There is a generous front garden and a private rear garden measuring over 100ft. with rear access from Eldon Terrace where there is provision for off road parking for several cars or to further develop subject to planning.

London Road, the A4 runs from the east of Reading Town Centre from Earley and Sonning across the southern edge of the town centre running past the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This property is approximately a mile to the South East of Reading Station on the edge of the Eldon Square conservation area. Reading is one of the south east's largest towns only 25 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so, Reading is home to many of the city's commuters. Reading also has easy links by road or rail to Swindon, Oxford, Basingstoke, Heathrow and farther afield. Beyond the hive of commercial activity, Reading is nestled in the heart of Royal Berkshire offering beautiful riverside walks on the Thames and tow path ambles on the Kennet and Avon canals and with the nearby Berkshire Downs and Chilterns, beautiful countryside is never far away. Reading offers a rich mix of shops and markets. In the heart of the town, The Oracle combines chic boutiques with department stores such as Debenhams and House of Fraser and within a minute's walk there are many high-street favourites including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading. Plus there are numerous bars and restaurants on the Oracle Riverside.
Reading school founded in 1125 is the 16th oldest school in England, there are 6 other state secondary schools along with 37 state primary schools in the borough. In addition there are some well-recognised and top ranked independent and public schools in Reading and its surrounding catchment. Schools such as Leighton Park, Queen Annes, The Abbey, Crosfields, Bradfield College, The Oratory and Bluecoat are just some of the outstanding public schools in the area. Kendrick girls' school is one of the top grammar schools in the UK. Reading University established in 1892 is a 'red brick' and ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. There are almost 23,000 students from all over the globe.