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6 bed house for sale Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8

Asking price

£750,000

Reduced on 13/10/2026

For sale by auction

Type: House
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Size: £204 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

Being Sold by GOTO Online Auction
Modern Method of Auction
Buy It Now option available
56 working day Reservation Period
Non-refundable buyer's fees apply

About this property

Retaining much of its original charm, The Hatchgate boasts attractive double-fronted red brick elevations and an abundance of character features, including high ceilings, original fireplaces and generous proportions throughout. Parts of the property are currently being refurbished, enhancing its period appeal while providing a blank canvas for a purchaser to complete to their own specification. The accommodation is currently arranged as two spacious maisonettes and two apartments, each offering independent living with flexible layouts suited to a variety of uses.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,732
Band B

£2,020
Band C

£2,309
Band D

£2,598
Band E

£3,175
Band F

£3,752
Band G

£4,329
Band H

£5,195

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In South Oxfordshire, 2026/27 bills run from £1,732 a year in band A to £5,195 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across South Oxfordshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Reduced

October 2026 £750,000

Was £900,000
Listed

September 2026 £900,000

6 beds · 6 baths · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.

Price guide

This home

£204 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£469 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£329 / sq ft

£204 / sq ft

£618 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£204 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in RG8 (£329–£618, 10th–90th percentile, 339 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 339 homes sold in RG8 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in RG8 →

Location

Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8

In the Chilterns National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £750,000

£375k £1.1m

Deposit10% £75,000

£0 £750k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £675,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £150,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Old Lodge Detached	Detached	Jul 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£1,659,250
Woodbury Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Nov 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£610,000
Old Lodge Detached	Detached	Jun 2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	£1,500,000
Woodbury Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jan 2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	£550,000
The Slabs Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2017	n/a	n/a	n/a	£275,000
Old Lodge Detached	Detached	Jun 2016	n/a	n/a	n/a	£1,150,000
Hillside Cottage Detached	Detached	Jul 2011	n/a	n/a	n/a	£350,000
Old Lodge Detached	Detached	Dec 2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	£935,000