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 %
- Est sale value
- 1,057,243.00 £Increased by 20.73 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,334.00 £/moDecreased by 2.49 %
- Est letting value
- 2,453.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.57 %Decreased by 1.30 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Sansome & George Residential Sales Ltd created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.29 KM |
| Civitas Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.69 KM |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.87 KM |
| Oxford Road Community School | Community School | Good | 0.91 KM |
| All Saints Church Of England Aided Infant School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.94 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Terrace | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Marshall Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bath Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cheriton Court | £ 215,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Castle Street | £ 195,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3149 | RDG | 1.21 KM |
| Reading West | 3160 | RDW | 1.22 KM |
| Tilehurst | 3154 | TLH | 5.95 KM |
| Earley | 5694 | EAR | 6.94 KM |
| Winnersh Triangle | 5698 | WTI | 9.93 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill, Reading | £ 800,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Castle Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 180,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.05 KM |
| Castle Hill, Reading | £ 215,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.05 KM |
| Castle Hill, Reading, Berkshire | £ 120,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Castle Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 100,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 136 Castle Hill | £ 585,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 142 Castle Hill | £ 268,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 138 Castle Hill | £ 148,500 | 0.06 KM |
| 140 Castle Hill | £ 284,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 144 Castle Hill | £ 610,000 | 0.06 KM |