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Palmerstone Road, Earley, Reading

South East

£625,000

Listed on 03/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Bungalow
Area
1879 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached chalet bungalow in Earley has approximately 1,879 sq. ft. of accommodation arranged over two floors, with a detached garage and a large rear garden. The existing layout includes a living room, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and shower room, as well as a family bathroom and two ground-floor bedrooms. Two further bedrooms and eaves storage are on the first floor. The garden and existing accommodation offer scope to consider changes or enlargement, subject to planning permission and building regulations. The detached garage provides additional storage and parking facilities. Local shops, supermarkets, cafés and green spaces are nearby, and Earley railway station is approximately 0.8 miles away, with services towards Reading and London Waterloo. Reading station is also accessible for mainline and Elizabeth line connections.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £625,000, this four-bedroom chalet bungalow is priced at £333 per sq ft, well below the local average of £462 — a strong opportunity to acquire generous accommodation at a notably lower local rate. The interiors are dated but usable, making this a light-refresh project rather than a major overhaul, with multiple living spaces, flexible ground-floor bedrooms and a detached garage adding to its appeal.

The expansive garden is a standout feature: it is already usable, with room to improve the outdoor space and potential to explore enlargement or a more open-plan layout, subject to feasibility and the necessary consents. Earley amenities and the railway station are also within convenient reach.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire 1,879 sq ft at a notably lower price per square foot than the local average.
  • Refresh dated décor and flooring across the pictured interiors while retaining the home's usable accommodation.
  • Make the most of the expansive garden, with potential to explore enlargement or a more contemporary layout subject to feasibility and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Palmerstone Road, Earley, Reading
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Earley Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Earley

  • Winnersh Triangle Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Winnersh Triangle

  • Reading Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Reading

  • Reading West Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Reading

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,554
Based on a loan of £468,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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