Summary - Flat 4, McIlroys Building, 18 Oxford Road RG1 7LB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Perfect starter home with spacious living and excellent transport links.
Stone's throw from The Oracle and Reading station
Set within a converted red-brick parade, this one-bedroom flat offers a bright, generous living/dining room and a modern kitchen and bathroom — freshly renovated and ready to move into. The layout maximises natural light from large street-facing windows, creating an airy feel uncommon for town-centre flats.
The location is the main draw: a stones-throw from shopping at The Oracle and Reading mainline station, making it ideal for commuters and those who want immediate access to town amenities. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working and lettable demand.
Buyers should note material facts plainly: the property is leasehold (c.106 years remaining) with a notable service charge (circa £2,500 pa), electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, and no private parking or garden. The surrounding area scores highly for convenience but has very high recorded crime levels and sits in a deprived, inner-city neighbourhood.
This flat suits a first-time buyer seeking a ready-to-live-in city base or an investor targeting dependable central rental income. It is chain-free and newly renovated, but purchasers sensitive to ongoing service costs, long-term heating efficiency, or neighbourhood safety should factor these into their decision.
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