Reading, Berkshire

For Sale By Public Auction (unless sold beforehand) Probably July 2026

4 storey house, currently converted to provide 2 independent self contained apartments 

Just over ½ mile from the town centre and less than 1 mile to the railway station 

Requires some expenditure 

Suitable for ongoing occupation as 2 independent units, conversion back to a single unit or maybe conversion to an HMO. 

1 James Street – Ground and Lower Ground floor - 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room and kitchen  

Energy Performance Certificate: Band E 

1A James Street – First and second floor - 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room and kitchen 

Energy Performance Certificate: Band E 

2/3 car parking spaces , small garden 

Predicted Broadband Speeds: Ultrafast highest download 1800Mbps, Ultrafast highest upload 220Mbps

A semi-detached house occupying a prominent position on the corner of George Street and James Street.  Formerly known as 9 George Street with retail on the ground floor, storage behind and residential above.  Many years ago the property was converted to 2 self contained flats, each approached from James Street, hence the new address.  Until recently the property had been Let for many years but is now available with vacant possession.  The most likely alternatives include improving the existing accommodation and re-Letting or selling as 2 individual self contained apartments, conversion to a single residential unit or conversion to an HMO, subject to obtaining a licence.  

The property is situated just off the Oxford Road and is within ½ mile of Friar Street which forms part of Reading town centre.  The railway station is less than 1 mile with alternative services into London including Waterloo, Paddington and the Elizabeth line.  There are also services to the west of England, South Wales, Midlands, north of England and Scotland.  

1A James Street – First and Second floor

Second floor 

Landing:             

Bedroom 1: 13’4 x 11’9 double aspect,electric storage heater, cupboad with hot water tank 

Bedroom 2: 11’9 x 7’4 with electric storage heater, part scaled ceiling 

First floor approached through private gate which also leads to secure garden, staircase to first floor 

Landing: 

Kitchen:  9’9 max x 8’ stainless steel sink unit, adjoining worktop, double wall mounted cupboard, space for cooker and fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine, window overlooking rear garden 

Bathroom: modern white suite comprising panelled bath, mixer tap and hand shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled walls, extractor fan

Inner Hallway: understairs cupboard 

Reception Room: 11’9 x 11’9 double aspect room, 2 double built in wardrobes  

1 James Street – Ground and Lower Ground floor

Ground floor 3 steps up to the front door

Entrance Hall: storage heater

Reception Room: 12’3 x 12’ storage heater, cupboard with hot water tank

Bedroom 1: 11’10 x11’6double aspect,2 full height double built in wardobes, part shelved, storage heater 

Lower Ground Floor/Basement 

Bedroom 2: 11’10 x 11’6door to outside, cupboard housing electricity meter, storage heater, shelving in recess 

Hallway: electric storage heater 

Kitchen: 11’9 x 6’9 worktop with inset stainless steel sink unit, cupboards below, plumbing for washing machine, worktop with inset electric 4 ring hob and oven below, further worktop with cupboards below and above, space for fridge/freezer, tiled floor 

Inner Hallway:          

Bathroom: white suite of panelled bath, mixer taps and hand shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, walls fully tiled 

Car Parking: There is a small parking space fronting George Street and there are 2 parking spaces (although a little shorter than standard depths) with direct access from James Street. The sellers’ have applied for a licence for a drop kerb.  

Gardens:  There is an enclosed rear garden/courtyard with access adjoining the entrance to 1A James Street.  

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to each property  

COUNCIL TAX: 1A James Street -Band B        1 James Street– Band B  

LOCAL AUTHORITY:  Reading Borough Council  

VIEWING: Only by appointment with the Owner’s Sole Agents & Auctioneers, Martin & Pole Wokingham Tel:         Email: