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Shepherds House Lane, Earley, Reading

South East

£600,000

Listed on 28/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Semi Detached
Area
2232 sqft

Description

This five-bedroom semi-detached house has accommodation arranged over three floors, with two reception rooms, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, a study, utility room and shower room/WC on the ground floor. The kitchen and dining space is approximately 23 ft 10 in by 14 ft 3 in. Four bedrooms and a family bathroom are on the first floor, while the top floor contains a further bedroom and a separate loft space, which may offer storage or flexible use subject to any required permissions. A separate outbuilding, currently used as a gym, measures approximately 19 ft 7 in by 13 ft. The listing gives the main accommodation as approximately 1,874 sq. ft, with a further 104 sq. ft of loft space and 254 sq. ft in the outbuilding. The property is within reach of bus routes, Earley and Reading stations, and shops including Aldi, Costa and M&S Foodhall. The range of rooms and separate outbuilding provide scope to consider how the space could best suit an owner or future occupier.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £600,000, this five-bedroom semi-detached house is a strong acquisition opportunity: its asking price is around 42% below the local average per square foot. The three-floor layout, two reception rooms and generous kitchen/dining space give it a practical family footprint, while the separate gym/outbuilding and large rear garden add useful scope beyond the main house.

The main rooms appear usable, so this is a light-refresh project rather than a major renovation. Dated finishes can be updated over time, the patchy lawn offers a straightforward garden improvement, and the outbuilding’s stained, damaged ceiling is worth investigating and repairing; the cause is not established.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a asking price around 42% below the local average per square foot.
  • Refresh dated but generally serviceable finishes at a manageable pace.
  • Make more of the large rear garden and separate outbuilding/gym.

Key risks

  • The outbuilding ceiling has conspicuous staining and damaged finish; investigate the cause before planning repairs.

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Location

Shepherds House Lane, Earley, Reading
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Earley Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Earley

  • Reading Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Reading

  • Winnersh Triangle Rail Station

    2.3 miles

    Train · Winnersh Triangle

  • Reading West Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Reading

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,452
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-7.7% since listed
£600,000£50,000(-7.7%)
12/09/2026
Current price
£650,000Initial listing
29/08/2026

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