The Old Lamb, 18-20 Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7
- Use Class
- Use Class: C1
Key Features
- Rare Freehold Former Hotel / B&B Opportunity
- 19 En-Suite Bedrooms within Separate Accommodation Block
- On-Site Parking for Approximately 10 Vehicles
- Separate Front Building & Rear Accommodation Block
- Significantly Reduced – £650,000 Freehold
- Prime Theale Location – Excellent Access to Reading & M4
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire The Old Lamb, a substantial former hotel and B&B property in the sought-after village of Theale.
Extending to approximately 4,520 sq.ft. / 419.9 m², the property comprises two separate buildings. The attractive Grade II Listed 17th-century front building with traditional thatched roof provides former reception, dining/kitchen facilities and manager's accommodation. To the rear is a substantial non-listed accommodation block providing 19 en-suite bedrooms.
The property has operated successfully as a hotel/Bed & Breakfast for many years but is currently closed. The rear accommodation block is vacant while the former manager currently remains in the front accommodation and is due to vacate in November 2026, after which full vacant possession is expected.
The property offers considerable potential for hotel/guest house use, HMO, supported or care accommodation, temporary/homeless accommodation, residential conversion or redevelopment, subject to planning, licensing and other necessary consents. The non-listed rear building may provide additional flexibility for future adaptation or redevelopment.
The property also benefits from parking for approximately 10 vehicles and excellent access to Reading and the M4.
Situated on Church Street in the heart of Theale, a popular Berkshire village with a good range of shops, cafés and local amenities. Theale Railway Station is nearby, with excellent access to Reading and the M4 at Junction 12. The surrounding area has seen significant residential development, and the property itself offers potential for conversion or redevelopment, subject to planning and other necessary consents.
Strictly by prior appointment through Lansley Commercial. Please do not approach the property directly.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-17
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Theale C.E. Primary School402 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 301
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Englefield C.E. Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 106
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Calcot Junior School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 264
- Type
- Community school
- Calcot Infant School and Nursery1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Community school
- Springfield Primary School1.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 330
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Theale Green School158 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 803
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Little Heath School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,682
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Denefield School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,171
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Willink School2.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,205
- Type
- Community school
- King's Academy Prospect3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,157
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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