Randolph Road, Reading, RG1

Three bedrooms. A private garden. Your own garage and parking. Reading Station within easy walking distance and Caversham just across the river. This is a home that gets the practical things very right - with plenty of opportunity to make the rest your own. Set in a brilliantly convenient spot between Reading town centre and Caversham, this three-bedroom end-of-terrace home offers something increasingly difficult to find this close to the station: outside space, a garage and your own private parking. Previously a rental property, the house would now benefit from some cosmetic updating, but therein lies part of the opportunity. Rather than paying a premium for somebody else's choices, this is a home you can move into, live in and gradually put your own stamp on. Downstairs, the living and dining areas flow into one another, creating a sociable space with plenty of room for both relaxing and entertaining. Beyond, the conservatory makes a lovely bonus room overlooking the garden - somewhere for a quiet coffee in the morning, a good book at the weekend or a glass of wine at the end of the day. The kitchen is currently separate and compact, although future owners may wish to explore the potential to open it into the dining area, subject to the necessary structural considerations and consents, creating a larger open-plan kitchen/dining space. Upstairs are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous double, while the two further rooms give the house real flexibility. For a couple working partly from home, there is space for a dedicated office without sacrificing the all-important spare bedroom; alternatively, all three can simply remain as bedrooms. Outside is arguably one of the home's biggest surprises. The north-westerly facing rear garden feels particularly private and is not overlooked, offering a peaceful outside space despite the incredibly convenient location. A gate leads to the property's private garage, with its own parking space immediately in front - a genuine luxury in an area where much of the surrounding on-street parking is controlled. And then there is the location. Reading Station is approximately half a mile away, putting London Paddington within easy reach for commuters. Head in the other direction and you're almost immediately into the Caversham lifestyle. The River Thames is close by, with Caversham's independent cafés, restaurants, shops and bars just across the river. Even closer to home, there are some proper local favourites. The Moderation is just around the corner, serving a mix of pub classics and South-East Asian food and earning a local following for its Thai dishes. The longstanding Gorge Cafe is nearby for a proper breakfast, while Village Health & Wellness Club Reading offers a gym, heated pool, sauna, steam room and fitness classes practically on the doorstep. For buyers who want the convenience of Reading without giving up the lifestyle of Caversham, this is a location that makes a great deal of sense. Offered freehold with no onward chain, Randolph Road launches at a Guide Price of £425,000, with an Open House on Saturday 10th October.