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Lister Close, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8

South East

£350,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1194 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom, three-storey home in Purley on Thames is offered chain free and is described as requiring updating throughout. The ground floor includes an integral garage, a study and a cloakroom. On the first floor, the kitchen and living room form an open-plan space, with three bedrooms and a shower room on the upper floor. The accommodation is stated to extend to approximately 1,194 sq ft. Outside, the property has off-street parking and an enclosed south-facing rear garden. The village is between Pangbourne and Reading, with local facilities, schools and the Thames footpath nearby. Tilehurst station is described as a 10 to 15 minute walk, with services to Reading and onward connections to London Paddington; the M4 at junction 12 is around three miles away. The property is sold as seen. The listing states that the water has been drained down and the gas capped, and that reconnection is the buyer's responsibility. Heating is described as air source heat pump, with mains electricity, water and drainage. Services and appliances have not been tested.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £350,000, this three-storey home is priced at £293/sq ft, well below the local average of £482/sq ft—an attractive entry point for a buyer looking to add value. The dated finishes across the living areas, bedrooms, kitchen and shower room give the project a clear medium-scale brief, while the integral garage, study and enclosed south-facing garden add useful scope and appeal.

The rear garden needs substantial clearance and restoration, and the listing says the water has been drained down and the gas capped, so reconnection will need to be addressed. The available exterior views show the brickwork and roof broadly intact, with no clear major structural defect visible in the photos.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes across the living areas and bedrooms, including wallpaper and flooring.
  • Modernise the older kitchen and shower room to create a more cohesive interior.
  • Clear and restore the enclosed south-facing garden, making better use of its outdoor space.

Key risks

  • The rear garden is substantially overgrown and will need significant clearance before it can be enjoyed.
  • Water has been drained down and gas capped; reconnection and checks will need to be arranged.

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Location

Lister Close, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Tilehurst Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Tilehurst

  • Pangbourne Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Pangbourne

  • Reading West Rail Station

    3.1 miles

    Train · Reading

  • Theale Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Theale

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,430
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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