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Avalon Road, Earley, Reading RG6

South East

£565,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1119 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This four-bedroom semi-detached house is offered with no onward chain and has been extended to add a further bedroom, reception room and large garage. The accommodation includes a lounge and dining area, a separate family room, a refitted kitchen, a main bathroom, a separate WC, and a downstairs WC and shower room. The listing also notes double glazing and gas central heating with a modern boiler. The property is described as needing general updating, while the kitchen, bathroom and boiler are stated to be modern. The first bedroom is adjacent to the bathroom and may offer scope for a dressing area and en suite, subject to any necessary consents. The garage may also be suitable for conversion, subject to checks and approvals. The rear garden is approximately 40 feet wide, with its depth varying according to whether it is measured from the extension or the original house. The house is positioned near Earley station, local schools, the University and Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve. It is freehold, has an EER of D63 and is in Council Tax Band D. The agent advises that measurements and property details should be verified and that alterations have not been checked for planning or building regulations compliance.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This four-bedroom semi has a useful canvas: the kitchen appears relatively recent and usable, while dated finishes across several rooms leave scope for redecoration and new flooring. The mature garden could also benefit from a tidy-up, and the large garage offers a possible conversion project, subject to feasibility and any necessary consents. Its position near the schools, Earley station and the nature reserve, plus the no-onward-chain sale, adds appeal.

The asking price is £505 per sq ft, around 9.3% above the local average, so price is a constraint rather than a value advantage. With the stated refurbishment range, the purchase-plus-refurb costs look tight against local benchmarks; the strong fundamentals and manageable-looking scope are positives, but the numbers call for care.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated wall finishes and flooring across several rooms while retaining the comparatively modern, usable kitchen.
  • Tidy and improve the mature garden, including the paved areas and planting.
  • Explore the large garage’s potential for conversion, subject to feasibility and necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Avalon Road, Earley, Reading RG6
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£2,135
Based on a loan of £423,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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