Chain-free two-bedroom apartment with secure parking and long lease, minutes from Reading station..
Chain-free two-bedroom split-level apartment, 686 sq ft
Lease length extremely long: 975+ years remaining
Secure undercroft parking included
Short walk to Reading station and Oracle shopping centre
Single family bathroom only; no en suite
Service charge c. £1,920 per year (communal maintenance)
1976–82 construction — may require cosmetic updating
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal in an inner-city location
Set across two levels in a 1980s block, this 686 sq ft, chain-free apartment offers a practical city-centre base for first-time buyers. The living space is bright with large windows and laminate flooring, and the split-level layout creates a clear separation between social and sleeping areas.
Practical benefits include a lease in excess of 900 years, secure undercroft parking and double glazing fitted after 2002. Commuters will appreciate the short walk to Reading mainline station and the Oracle shopping centre, plus fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for remote working.
Buyers should note the property is a late-1970s/early-1980s build and may benefit from cosmetic updating to suit modern tastes. There is a single family bathroom and an annual service charge of around £1,920. Council Tax is low (Band B), but the property’s age and communal maintenance obligations are material factors to consider.
Overall this is a well-located, low-risk purchase with long leasehold security and parking — a straightforward option for a first home or rental investment, provided buyers allow budget for any desired modernisation.