Castle Hill, Reading
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Castle Hill, Reading

By Sansome & George Residential Sales Ltd

£ 800,000

Reviews

3 out of 5 stars

Sansome & George Residential Sales Ltd says ..

Sansome & George Reading - Offered with no 'Onward Chain', built in 1842 and offering over 2450 sq. ft. (228 sq. m.) of characterful and versatile accommodation, this Grade II listed end town house with rare driveway parking is located in the Castle Hill Conservation Area hence within striking di...

Property Oracle says ..

This property is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house situated in the Castle Hill area of Reading, Berkshire. The location is a key strength; its proximity to Reading town centre provides easy access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The nearby presence of several well-regarded schools, including Coley Primary School and Civitas Academy, is also highly attractive to families. Good transport links, including Reading and Reading West train stations, offer convenient commutes.

The property itself appears well-maintained but not recently renovated. The images show a house with period features that are well-preserved. However, the kitchen and bathrooms would benefit from a modernisation to increase value. The flooring, furnishings, and overall décor in the provided images suggest a functional property, which may appeal to buyers seeking character but willing to undertake some renovations.

The property includes a small, manageable courtyard garden, suitable for relaxing. While not extensive, it provides some external space. The lack of plot size information prevents a more thorough assessment of the land available.

The list price of £800,000 would need to be thoroughly assessed against comparable properties with similar size and features sold recently in the Castle Hill area to provide a definitive judgment of its value. However, considering the positive aspects of the location and the generally good condition of the property, the price appears to be within the range of market expectation for a period property in a sought-after area of Reading. Nonetheless, the lack of comparable price-per-square-foot data and potential need for future improvement works influence overall evaluation.

Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
6
Location
7
Land
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Sqft (est)
2,453.00

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
350,323.00 £
Decreased by 1.18 %
from 354,508.00 £
Est sale value
1,057,243.00 £
Increased by 20.73 %
from 875,721.00 £
Average area rental value
1,334.00 £/mo
Decreased by 2.49 %
from 1,368.00 £/mo
Est letting value
2,453.00 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 2,453.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.57 %
Decreased by 1.30 %
from 4.63 %
Crime Rate
3.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 3.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Sansome & George Residential Sales Ltd created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Coley Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolGood0.29 KM
Civitas AcademyAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.69 KM
Katesgrove Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolGood0.87 KM
Oxford Road Community SchoolCommunity SchoolGood0.91 KM
All Saints Church Of England Aided Infant SchoolVoluntary Aided SchoolGood0.94 KM

Images

Living Room Kitchen Rear Garden Front Entrance Hall Dining Room Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom En-Suite Shower Room Shower Room Bedroom / Office Bedroom / Office Bedroom / Office Family Bathroom Bedroom Bedroom / Office Rear Garden Rear Garden Driveway Parking Front

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Jesse Terrace £ 000.00 KM
Marshall Close £ 000.00 KM
Bath Road £ 000.00 KM
Cheriton Court £ 215,00000.00 KM
Castle Street £ 195,00000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Reading3149RDG1.21 KM
Reading West3160RDW1.22 KM
Tilehurst3154TLH5.95 KM
Earley5694EAR6.94 KM
Winnersh Triangle5698WTI9.93 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Castle Hill, Reading £ 800,000BUY6 / 100.00 KM
Castle Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 £ 180,000BUYUnknown0.05 KM
Castle Hill, Reading £ 215,000BUYUnknown0.05 KM
Castle Hill, Reading, Berkshire £ 120,000BUY4 / 100.05 KM
Castle Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 £ 100,000BUY5 / 100.06 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
136 Castle Hill £ 585,0000.06 KM
142 Castle Hill £ 268,0000.06 KM
138 Castle Hill £ 148,5000.06 KM
140 Castle Hill £ 284,0000.06 KM
144 Castle Hill £ 610,0000.06 KM