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Chilcombe Way, Lower Earley, Reading

South East

£400,000

Listed on 24/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Link Detached House
Area
948 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

Offered with no onward chain, this three-bedroom link-detached house has approximately 948 sq ft of accommodation. Its connection to the neighbouring property is through the garage, rather than a shared wall between the main living areas. On the ground floor, an entrance porch and downstairs WC lead to a sitting room and a separate dining area. The rear kitchen overlooks the garden and connects with the dining space. Two storage areas provide additional practical space. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a third bedroom and a shower room. The property is close to Lower Earley District Centre, including the Asda supercentre and a range of shops and services. Loddon Valley Leisure Centre and nearby open spaces are also within the local area. Earley railway station is approximately 1.3km from the postcode, and the listing identifies several nearby primary schools and Maiden Erlegh School. The separate living and dining areas, together with the rear garden, offer scope to consider updates to suit a buyer, subject to inspection and any necessary checks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

60out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £400,000, this three-bedroom link-detached home is priced about 8.6% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition strength. The interiors look usable, with scope for an optional cosmetic refresh rather than a major internal overhaul; the main visible project is clearing and tidying the overgrown rear garden, which already has a patio and established planting. The link is through the garage rather than a shared living wall, and the separate sitting and dining areas add useful flexibility.

The light works are estimated at £3,500–£8,000. The score is a C: the below-average price and solid everyday layout support the opportunity, while location and overall project upside keep it in potential-opportunity territory rather than making it a standout.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average per square foot, with the asking price around 8.6% lower.
  • Clear and maintain the established rear garden, making better use of the existing patio and planting.
  • Refresh plain, older-style finishes and flooring selectively while retaining the usable layout and fittings.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Chilcombe Way, Lower Earley, Reading
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Earley Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Earley

  • Winnersh Triangle Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Winnersh Triangle

  • Winnersh Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Winnersh

  • Reading Rail Station

    3.2 miles

    Train · Reading

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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
£1,511
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.9% since listed
£400,000£25,000(-5.9%)
08/10/2026
Current price
£425,000Initial listing
24/09/2026

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