Land Associated with 183 Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31

For sale by Auction.
Offered in partnership with Aston Mead

The auction will take place over two days, commencing on 28 October 2026. Properties will be allocated to either Day 1 or Day 2 when the catalogue is finalised. The specific auction date and lot number for this property will be confirmed once the catalogue has been published.

A truly unique opportunity.

In a desirable and established residential area, a secure gated driveway leads to this large site which contains a 2,556 sq.ft. workshop over 3 floors, parking, gardens, a large swimming pool, and changing rooms.

Planning was granted by West Berkshire Council, Ref: 24/01343/FUL on 19/12/2024, we refer bidders to the planning portal for the drawings and decision notice. The scheme will create a substantial, 5 bedroom 2-storey dwelling on the site of the swimming pool, while conversion of the workshop creates a spacious 3 bedroom house.

The truly unique feature of this property is the extensive network of subterranean tunnels and rooms, served by a goods lift, and benefitting from a private borehole water supply. This valuable resource, extending to approximately 1,380 sq.ft, has the potential for many uses, including;
Fall-out bunker
EMP resistant server farm
Secure discrete storage
A prepper’s paradise!

This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity for an imaginative buyer dedicated to the extraordinary.

Click on the link for the full video tour to see the opportunity that lies below ground level.

Auctioneers note:
Site plan is for information purposes only. For full details of the extent boundaries of the site, refer to auction legal pack. Schematic drawings supplied by the seller.

Tenure: Freehold

Terms:
Auction Details

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Live streamed auction and is being sold under the Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to our Common Auction Conditions and Bidder Terms. Properties located in Scotland and Northern Ireland will be subject to applicable local laws.

Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneers fees apply, and are payable immediately upon exchange of contracts:

• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyer’s Fee of £2,700 inc. VAT

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information

For full details about our auction processes, please refer to the Bidder Terms which can be viewed on our home page.

This explains the types of auction and sale methods we offer, the bidding registration process, your payment obligations, and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable home report for residential Scottish properties).

Guide Price & Reserve Price

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.