5 Balmore Drive, Reading
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£207,994
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Transaction history

Listing history

For Sale
Jun 17, 2020
£775,000

Property Description

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Our analysis

Welcome to 5 Balmore Drive, Reading, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the RG4 8NL area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .

This classic property was built The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio - with a market valuation of £207,994 and a rental potential of £1,352 per month, , it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.

You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.

Additional analysis

In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jun 17, 2020. It's possible the property has changed since then, but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.

"A stunning 1930?s home situated on a sought after private drive within a short walk of Caversham centre. The property was originally the show home for Balmore Drive and has many character features. The fully refurbished accommodation boasts a cloakroom, sitting room with open fire, 21ft open plan kitchen/living/dining area with vaulted ceiling and a utility room. Upstairs there is a 20ft master bedroom with Juliet balcony and an En Suite, three further bedrooms and a stylish 4 piece bathroom. Outside the property benefits a south west facing landscaped garden with a generous patio area. Garage and driveway parking. The property benefits a loft plan guarantee till 30th April 2022, 14 new windows installed 2019 and a new boiler installed 2018. EPC Rating D.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Caversham lies on the north bank of the River Thames and spreads to the foothills of the Chilterns, in the Royal county of Berkshire, on the opposite bank from the bustling and highly commercial town of Reading and the mainline train station (25 minutes to London Paddington). It is easily accessible by the Caversham Bridge, Reading Bridge and Caversham Lock with Sonning Bridge a few miles east. The centre of Caversham features a comprehensive shopping area complemented by many good bars, pubs and restaurants and a short trip across the river Thames to Reading town centre. There are a range of good private and public schools for both primary and secondary education.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance hall, cloakroom, utility room with modern boiler and water softener, sitting room with parquet flooring and feature open fireplace. At the rear of the house there is a open plan kitchen/living/dining area with Karndean flooring. The kitchen has quartz work surfaces and a range of appliances to include a tall fridge, freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Neff double oven with induction hob and extractor above. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, the fourth bedroom and a stylish re-fitted bathroom with separate rainfall shower. On the top floor there is a generous master bedroom enjoying views from Juliet balcony and a modern re-fitted shower room with rainfall shower. Both showers and the bath benefit from having their own individual power pumps.
OUTSIDE SPACE
The property is set back from the road. It offers off road parking for four cars and a garage. At the rear of the home there is a south west facing landscaped garden with an sandstone patio area, flower borders, laid to lawn with a wooden shed and rear pedestrian access.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES
Mains gas, electric and water. Council tax band E. Private road charge is ?180 PA
CONVEYANCING
Through our in house Conveyancing team, we can ensure ease and efficiency for a competitive, no-sale, no-fee quote. Ask us for a quote today.
DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
BUYERS INFORMATION
In accordance with HMRC Anti Money Laundering Regulations a buyer(s) must attend our office to provide Photo Identification and Proof of Address (valid in last 3 months) once a sale is agreed.
REFERRAL FEES
We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate."

Property Data

Data point Compared to road
576 sqm plot

Estimated running costs

Running cost(monthly) Cost Opportunity
Mortgage £946 Try Mortgage Tracker
Energy ££600 Try Energy Switcher
Water £50 Water meter checkup
Broadband £30 Find better offers
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Schools and stations

Nearby Schools
The Hill Primary School
0.1mi
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
0.4mi
Caversham Preparatory School
0.4mi
Emmer Green Primary School
0.4mi
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
0.5mi
Nearby Stations
Reading Station
1.3mi
Reading West Station
1.9mi
Tilehurst Station
2.8mi
Earley Station
3.3mi
Wargrave Station
4.1mi

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Strengths and Opportunities

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Renovation improvements

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New Kitchen
This could increase your home value by £15,000
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New Bathroom
This could increase your home value by £5,000
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Air Conditioning
This could increase your home value by £7,000
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New Windows
This could increase your home value by £10,000

Cost improvements

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Strengths

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Strength: High plot size
A large plot with plenty of room
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Strength: Family-friendly
Enough beds for the whole family
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Strength: Freehold ownership
This property has the support and stability of full freehold ownership.
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Strength: Good price per square metres
The most similar local properties have a comparable price per square metre.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. How much is 5 Balmore Drive, Reading worth?

    5 Balmore Drive, Reading is now worth £207,994 according to our Mouseprice AVM.

    If you would like to book a free agent valuation for 5 Balmore Drive, Reading - click click here to get a valuation with no strings attached.

  2. What is the rental value of 5 Balmore Drive, Reading?

    The current rental valuation for this property is £1,352 per month, within a price range of £1,217 and £1,487.

  3. How many bedrooms does 5 Balmore Drive, Reading have?

    This property has 4 bedrooms. Search for nearby properties with 4 bedrooms - for sale and to rent.

  4. What are the nearest schools and stations to 5 Balmore Drive, Reading?

    Nearby schools in include The Hill Primary School, Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, Caversham Preparatory School, Emmer Green Primary School, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

    Nearby stations in include Reading Station, Reading West Station, Tilehurst Station, Earley Station, Wargrave Station.

  5. What type of property is 5 Balmore Drive, Reading

    This is a Semi-Detached property. There are 45 other Semi-Detached properties on BALMORE DRIVE, and 46 in total.

  6. When was 5 Balmore Drive, Reading built? How old is 5 Balmore Drive, Reading?

    5 Balmore Drive, Reading was was built between .

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