A DISGUSTING home that looks like a bomb's hit it is on the market for a shocking price. Despite being an “uninhabitable” dump and covered in caution tape the property costs a pretty penny. The terraced property, in Reading , costs £300,000 and has two bedrooms and one bath.

But, the new owner has their work cut out, and will need to be prepared to get their hands seriously dirty. "Complete modernisation” is required throughout the bay-fronted period home. The dining room can be seen in a state of disarray, with yellow caution tape strewn around.

read more on hoarding And the kitchen is similarly gutted, again with caution tape cordoning off large areas of the room. The walls appear to have seen better days, too, with large stains in some parts. The agent has warned it is unlikely to be mortgageable, reports Luxury Property News.

While the positives to owning the home seem few and far between, the location seems to be the main selling point. Most read in Money The property is described as being in close proximity to Caversham and Reading centres, and on a “sought avenue”. The listing, held by Walmsley Estate Agency, reads: “Walmsley Estate Agency are pleased to offer to the market this bay fronted, period terrace, requiring complete modernisation, situated on a sought avenue, within close proximity of both Caversham & Reading centres and the river Thames.

“The accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, landing and thre.