Two-bed Victorian house hits market for £220,000 – but spending a penny could leave you cold

Last updated: 2024/05/07 at 3:34 PM

Grace Donohoe

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The two-bed Victorian house located in Reading, Berkshire. (Picture: Jam Press)

A bargain-buy Victorian terraced house has hit the market at £220,000, but it’s hiding a secret that could leave you cold.

Nestled deep in the garden is an outside loo and it’s far from warm and inviting.

Middle-of-the-night trips to spend a penny are a sight for sore eyes – and cold toes – thanks to the combination of overgrown weeds and harsh concrete slabs that make up the garden ‘oasis’.

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It might pose the possibility of a jungle adventure, but there are no guarantees for hot, tropical conditions during British summertime, making it someone’s worst nightmare when needing a midnight wee.

Victorian terraced house listed at £220,000 comes with a secret outdoor loo, requiring TLC but offering potential for renovation. — *Inside the two-bed Victorian house. (Picture: Jam Press)*

But it’s not all bad. There is a family bathroom on the first floor of the house – as long as you’re not bursting and it’s free.

The property, located in Reading, Berkshire, has lots going for it and despite its dated interior, is overflowing with potential.

It has two bedrooms and two reception rooms with large windows that let daylight flood in, making it a sun trap during summer months.

The kitchen is “awaiting a transformation” and needs a complete renovation, but it is a good size at 3.56m x 2.26m and a blank canvas.

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Situated in a quiet location and in close proximity to two schools and the University of Reading this is an ideal snap-up for a young family or investor looking for buy-to-let opportunities.

It also has great transport links, and is in close proximity to two train stations making a commute to London easy.

With the right TLC, vision and no fear of getting your – or someone else’s hands – dirty, it’s a perfect investment.

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It is set to be sold by ‘modern method of auction’ by Bespoke Estate Agents, with a starting price of £220,000 and extra fees will apply for buyers, as reported on What’s The Jam.