Blenheim Gardens, Reading, RG1 5QG
Listed 9 days ago · Reading
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Key features
- FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION
- 6 WEEKS’ COMPLETION
- Two-bedroom terraced house
- Established East Reading location
- Close to university and amenities
- Convenient mainline rail connections
About this home
Located in the established residential area of East Reading, this two-bedroom terraced house presents an opportunity for investors, first-time buyers and owner-occupiers seeking a property in a well-connected location. The area benefits from established rental demand, supported by its proximity to the University of Reading, Reading town centre and Royal Berkshire Hospital.
The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, kitchen, ground floor bathroom and two double bedrooms. On street permit parking and an enclosed rear garden.
The property is conveniently positioned for local amenities and transport links, with Reading town centre approximately 1.5 miles away and Reading railway station approximately 1.3 miles away, providing mainline services to London Paddington and destinations across the UK. The property is also well placed for the University of Reading, while Redlands Primary School is approximately 100 metres away and Reading School and Maiden Erlegh School in Reading are within approximately 0.4 miles.
Please note the current photos were taken before the tenancy commenced, updated photos will be provided after the tenant vacates on 5th November.
Auction To be sold by online auction (unconditional) on Thursday 26th November with a 6 WEEK COMPLETION, bidding will open at 10.00.
To view Viewings will be conducted prior to the auction, please visit our website to book an appointment at firstforauctions.co.uk
Registration All bidders/potential buyers are required to register ahead of the auction date to be able to bid/buy, please visit our website to setup an online auction account.
Tenure Freehold with vacant possession.
EPC rating D
Council tax band C - Reading
Legal pack For each lot there are Special Conditions of Sale and other documentation provided by the vendor's solicitors. If you wish to receive the Legal Pack, you will be able to register for this via the link on our website. You will receive notification by email once the Legal Pack is received from the solicitor. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property and you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding.
Guide prices Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a lot will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each lot will be offered subject to a Reserve, (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the lot during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range, or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide Price.
Additional fees A buyers charge of £1,650 including VAT is payable on each lot that you buy, in addition to the sale price. Please be aware there may be other additional fees, including disbursements contained in the legal pack payable on completion. Please ensure that you check the legal pack for each lot that you are interested in, prior to bidding.
Deposit If you are the highest bidder when the auction ends, contracts are exchanged between you and the seller. Both parties are legally bound to complete the transaction as per the special conditions in the legal pack. Your card will be automatically debited for the bidder security amount of £6,000 and we'll require the remaining balance for a 10% non-refundable deposit. We will contact you after the auction has finished to make these arrangements.
Pre-auction offers These must be made in writing and will only be considered if the Legal Pack has been inspected and proof of funding has been supplied to the auctioneers. Pre-auction offers are only considered on an auction basis in accordance with the “Terms & Conditions - Unconditional Auction".
Mortgage finance We advise all bidders who require a mortgage to confirm with their Financial Advisor as to whether or not the lot you are interested in would be suitable security to borrow finance against, prior to bidding. If you need to arrange a mortgage it is important that you obtain an offer from your lender before the day of the auction. Most building societies and banks will instruct a surveyor to prepare a valuation report before making a mortgage offer.
Please note All plans are strictly for identification purposes only and should not be relied upon. Please refer to the legal pack for the Land Registry plan of each lot. Any plans are reproduced from Ordnance Survey maps with kind permission of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office @ Crown copyright. All rights reserved, Licence no: .
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Size
- 601 sq ft / 56 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Reading Station1.3 mi
- Earley Station1.4 mi
- Reading West Station1.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in RG1 over the last 12 months: flat £227k · terraced £322k · semi-detached £430k · detached £585k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QJ | Terraced Freehold | 29 May 2026 | £277,000 |
| 87 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QJ | Terraced Freehold | 27 May 2026 | £285,000 |
| 46 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QG | Terraced Freehold | 8 May 2026 | £349,500 |
| 100 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QJ | Terraced Freehold | 31 Mar 2026 | £255,000 |
| 36 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QG | Terraced Freehold | 16 Dec 2025 | £303,000 |
| 119 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QJ | Terraced Freehold | 11 Nov 2025 | £292,000 |
| 117 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QJ | Terraced Freehold | 20 Jun 2025 | £290,000 |
| 4 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QG | Terraced Freehold | 17 Apr 2025 | £347,500 |
| 26 Blenheim Gardens Reading RG1 5QG | Terraced Freehold | 24 Jan 2025 | £350,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in RG1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Romans, Reading on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 30/10/2026.
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