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Thameside Hotel, 144–150 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AZ

£2,500,000

£1472.32 per sq ft

Business rates & charges may apply

Lansley Commercial, Reading
SIZE AVAILABLE

1,698-5,285 sq ft

158-491 sq m

SECTOR

Hotel for sale

USE CLASSUse class orders: C1 Hotels

C1

Key features

  • Four adjoining freehold buildings (144–150 Caversham Road)
  • Approx. 9,278 sq ft (862 sq m) GIA
  • 22 fully en-suite guest bedrooms
  • 2 self-contained studio apartments (currently let)
  • Reception, bar, restaurant & commercial kitchen
  • Rear yard with approximately 4–5 parking spaces
  • Suitable for hotel reopening, alternative hospitality use or redevelopment (STPP)
  • Adjoining property also available separately, offering the opportunity to create a larger combined site

Description

A substantial freehold hotel and development opportunity comprising four adjoining properties extending to approximately 9,250 sq ft. The premises provide 22 en-suite guest bedrooms together with two self-contained studio apartments, plus reception/lounge, bar, restaurant area and fully equipped commercial kitchen.

Prominently positioned on Caversham Road, within walking distance of Reading mainline station, the property benefits from strong local demand and excellent connectivity.

The building is already configured for hospitality use and offers immediate operational potential, subject to cosmetic improvements. Additionally, the site presents significant scope for redevelopment or alternative uses, including serviced accommodation, mixed-use or residential conversion (subject to planning).

A rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable freehold asset in a prime Thames Valley location with both trading and asset management potential.

Prominently located on Caversham Road (A4155), a main arterial route linking Caversham with Reading town centre. Reading mainline station is within walking distance, providing fast services to London Paddington (approx. 25–30 minutes) and access to the Elizabeth Line.

Further information available to qualified applicants.

- Approx. 9,250 sq ft (862 m²) GIA across four adjoining properties
- 22 en-suite guest bedrooms (3 singles, 16 doubles, 3 family rooms)
- Two self-contained studio apartments to the rear
- Reception/lounge area with bar and dining/restaurant space
- Fully equipped commercial kitchen with ancillary areas
- Customer W.C.’s, laundry room, stores and dedicated boiler room
- Three boilers (including two recently installed Worcester units)
- Rear access with yard providing approx. 4–5 parking spaces
- Commercial EPC: D (valid until January 2027)
- Rateable Value: £81,500 (from April 2026)
- Freehold tenure
- Significant development potential (STPP)

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC

Thameside Hotel, 144–150 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AZ

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Reading Station0.4 miles
  • Reading West Station0.9 miles
  • Tilehurst Station2.4 miles

About Lansley Commercial, Reading

111 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UH

Lansley Commercial specialises in small business sales, valuations and commercial property disposals.

We act for owner-managed businesses and commercial property owners, handling mixed-use investments, retail units, offices and light industrial premises.

Our approach is practical and results-driven, with a focus on achieving market value and progressing deals through to completion.

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