Brighton Road, Reading, RG6 1PS
South East
£450,000
Listed on 12/09/2026
Listed on 12/09/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowDescription
Henry Wiltshire is marketing this Reading site as a residential redevelopment opportunity. The existing accommodation is described as a two-bedroom bungalow, alongside a self-contained studio with its own kitchenette and bathroom. The agent states that planning permission has recently been granted to redevelop the plot from one dwelling into multiple flats, with neighbouring development cited as a precedent. Planning documents and further details are available from the agent. The proposal, its conditions and current validity should be checked before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial improvement project with an unusual starting point: a bungalow alongside separate studio-style accommodation, and the listing states that permission has been granted for a multiple-flat redevelopment. The interiors and rear yard offer plenty of scope to reshape and upgrade, while the brick frontage and tiled roof look broadly intact in the photos. The overall WHOTS score is 46/100, grade E: the project has potential, but the available information does not support a confident value or residual assessment. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the stated planning permission and approved scheme also need verification.
Key opportunities
- The bungalow and separate studio-style accommodation give a buyer two distinct elements to rework as part of a broader property project.
- The dated kitchen and kitchenette, wet rooms, finishes and flooring provide a clear canvas for a coordinated interior upgrade.
- The paved rear yard could be cleared and improved to create a more considered outdoor area.
Key risks
- The dated interiors, worn finishes and cluttered yard point to a substantial multi-area programme; plan for a coordinated project rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Verify the planning decision, approved scheme and its current status before relying on the multiple-flat redevelopment potential.
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Transport
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Earley Rail Station
0.9 miles
Train · Earley
Reading Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Reading
Winnersh Triangle Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Winnersh Triangle
Reading West Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Reading
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