3 bed detached house for sale

Old Bath Road, Sonning, Reading RG4

Offered for sale with granted planning permission is this three-bedroom detached character residence, situated on a highly desirable road in Sonning. The property benefits from a generous south-facing rear garden and is approached via an impressive sweeping in-and-out driveway.

The approved planning permission provides an incoming owner with the opportunity to transform the property into a substantial six-bedroom, six-bathroom home arranged over three floors and extending to approximately 5,000 sq ft. This represents an exciting prospect and the potential to create an exceptional family home. CGI images of the proposed front and rear elevations, as well as a floor plan, are included within the marketing materials.

Upon entering the existing property, the main hallway leads to the dining room, a characterful living room featuring exposed wooden beams and an open fireplace, a fitted kitchen overlooking the rear garden, a utility room, a downstairs W/C, and a family room, also enjoying views of the garden.

On first floor there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a further single bedroom, and a family bathroom. The top floor provides a usable attic room with access to an en-suite bathroom.

Externally, the rear of the property offers an extensive garden predominantly laid to lawn, with gated side access, a patio area, shed, and lean-to. To the front, the property is approached via a gravel in-and-out driveway.

The property is conveniently located within 2 miles of Twyford mainline railway station, offering Crossrail services, and approximately 5 miles from Reading station, providing excellent connections to London Paddington. The A4 and A329M/M4 are also easily accessible by car. Nearby amenities include idyllic Sonning pubs, Sonning Golf Club, Woodley shopping precinct, and a selection of well-regarded schools such as Bluecoat, Waingels College, Sonning Primary, and Willowbank Primary.

Full application for the proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new two-storey dwelling with roof accommodation, along with associated outbuilding, access gates and boundary wall.

Auction

To be sold by online auction (unconditional) on Wednesday 17th December 2025 with a 6 week completion, bidding will open at 10.00.

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Registration

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Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession

EPC Rating

E

Council Tax Band

G - Wokingham

Legal Pack

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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 £1,500 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

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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 Her Majesty's Stationery Office @ Crown copyright. All rights reserved, Licence no: