Summary - WATERSIDE HOUSE FLAT 5 THE WHARF PANGBOURNE READING RG8 7DS
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Bright commuter-ready home with balcony and allocated parking.
Riverside balcony with direct water views for outdoor dining
Communal riverside garden and well‑kept landscaped grounds
Allocated off‑street parking space plus visitor bays
Lift access to first floor in small nine‑apartment block
Approx 769 sq ft; two double bedrooms and fitted kitchen
Electric storage heaters — potentially higher running costs
96 years remaining on a 125‑year lease (granted 1995)
Annual service charge £2,671; council tax band E (above average)
This first‑floor two-bedroom apartment sits in a small, purpose-built riverside development and benefits from direct communal river frontage and a private balcony for al fresco dining. The bright sitting/dining room opens through full-height French doors onto the balcony, making the river view a daily feature. The fitted kitchen and two double bedrooms create a practical layout for small households or sharers.
Practical features include one allocated off-street parking space with visitor bays, lift access to the first floor, and a communal riverside garden maintained by the development. The flat extends to approximately 769 sq ft and is part of a nine-apartment block constructed in the late 1990s, set within well-kept landscaped grounds and mature tree screening. Its location places Pangbourne High Street and the mainline station within comfortable walking distance, with Reading and London easily reached by rail.
Buyers should note a few material points: heating is via electric storage heaters which can be more expensive than gas alternatives, and the annual service charge (£2,671 for 2024–25) covers communal upkeep including lift and insurance. The lease was granted in 1995 and has around 96 years remaining — acceptable but worth checking with a lender if mortgage requirements apply. Council tax is band E and broadband speeds are average.
Overall this apartment will suit first-time buyers or investors seeking a low‑maintenance riverside home with strong commuter links and attractive communal grounds. It offers immediate move-in practicality with scope to update heating or kitchen finishes to suit longer‑term owners.
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