Summary - MARIA COURT 8 SOUTHCOTE ROAD READING RG30 2AS
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Leafy communal grounds, garage and easy commuting links for first buyers.
Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment, approx 721 sq ft
Modern fitted kitchen with appliances and bright natural light
Separate bathroom plus downstairs WC for convenience
Garage in nearby block plus residents' parking available
Share of freehold with c.99 years remaining
Annual service charge circa £1,800
Electric room heaters only; EPC grade E (lower efficiency)
Area records above-average crime; not wheelchair accessible
This well-presented ground-floor apartment offers an accessible two-bedroom layout across approximately 721 sq ft. A generous dual-aspect living room, modern fitted kitchen with appliances and a separate WC make day-to-day living comfortable for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
Set within mature communal grounds, the block includes a garage in a nearby block and on-site parking for residents. The property is offered as a share of freehold with c.99 years remaining and no onward chain, making the purchase straightforward.
Buyers should note a few practical drawbacks: heating is electric with room heaters only, the EPC is graded E, and the annual service charge is around £1,800. The immediate area records above-average crime levels and the flat is not suitable for wheelchair access.
Overall this apartment represents a sensible entry-level purchase or rental investment close to Reading town centre and both mainline stations, with scope to improve energy performance and add value over time.
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