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Alison Close, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7

South East

£525,000

Listed on 01/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Nestled in a tranquil cul-de-sac in the heart of Burghfield Common, this spacious four-bedroom detached house presents an exciting opportunity for new owners to personalize their living space. Having been in the same family for over 30 years, the property is ripe for modernization and enhancement, offering ample potential for extension, subject to planning permissions. This makes it an ideal choice for those eager to make their mark in a desirable location. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hallway, a separate dining room, a generous living room, a useful study, and a WC, complemented by a bright sunroom that overlooks the garden. Upstairs, you'll find four well-sized bedrooms along with a family bathroom. The property also boasts a detached double garage, providing valuable storage and parking options. The exterior includes a good-sized garden, perfect for families or entertaining guests, with additional potential for expansion. Conveniently located near The Willink School and local bus routes to Reading town centre, this home is close to an excellent array of shops and amenities. With its attractive setting, spacious layout, and significant potential for improvement, this property is a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream home. Additionally, it is offered for sale with no onward chain.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a maintained four-bedroom detached home with a clear, manageable scope to bring the interiors up to date. The living spaces and bedrooms look usable, while the older finishes, kitchen and bathroom offer room to personalise; the dry, untidy garden and worn front approach could also be improved. A detached double garage, sunroom and good-sized garden add to the appeal, with extension potential subject to planning.

The score is held back by gaps in the value picture rather than a confirmed pricing problem: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The stated £7,000–£18,000 renovation range gives a sense of the light-updating scale, but the overall value opportunity remains difficult to assess without the area figure.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but usable living spaces and bedrooms to create a more contemporary home.
  • Modernise the older kitchen and bathroom finishes to suit a new owner’s taste.
  • Tidy and improve the established garden, with further extension potential subject to planning.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Alison Close, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,983
Based on a loan of £393,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.5% since listed
£525,000£25,000(-4.5%)
06/10/2026
Current price
£550,000Initial listing
02/09/2026

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