Summary - Oscar Wilde Road, Reading, Bekrshire, RG1 RG1 3FG
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Minutes from Reading station with allocated parking and sunny balconies.
- Bright open-plan living/dining with integrated kitchen
- Two west-facing balconies providing afternoon/evening light
- Impressive master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and ensuite
- Allocated off-street parking; lift and secure video entry
- Long lease (≈988 years) and chain-free for straightforward purchase
- Service charge circa £2,867 and ground rent circa £440 per year
- Community heating scheme (no individual boiler control)
- Local area has higher crime and relative deprivation indicators
Set on the first floor of a modern purpose-built block, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment offers practical city living with surprisingly flexible space. The open-plan living/dining room and integrated kitchen open onto a west-facing balcony, while the impressive master bedroom also benefits from built-in wardrobes, an ensuite and its own west-facing balcony.
Practical conveniences include lift access, secure video entry, an allocated off-street parking space and fast broadband/mobile signal — all within easy walking distance of Reading town centre, the Oracle and the mainline station. The long lease (circa 988 years) and chain-free status make the property straightforward to buy, whether you’re a first-time buyer or investor.
Buyers should note the property is leasehold: an annual service charge (circa £2,867) and ground rent (circa £440) apply. The building runs on a community heating scheme rather than individual gas central heating, and views from the balconies face the communal parking/approach rather than open landscape. The local area records higher crime and relative deprivation scores, which may affect rental demand and insurance costs.
Overall the apartment is a sensible mid-market option for someone seeking a low-maintenance city-base or a rental investment close to transport links. It balances generous interior space and outdoor balconies with predictable running costs and inner-city realities, so factor service charges, communal heating and local area indicators into affordability calculations.
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