Summary - Cygnet House, Drake Way, Reading RG2 0NX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-to-move-in city flat with long lease and parking.
Chain-free one-bedroom apartment, 473 sq ft
A bright, well-presented one-bedroom apartment in Cygnet House, offered chain-free and priced at £200,000. The flat is an average-sized 473 sq ft home with an open-plan living area, balcony and allocated off-street parking — a practical city-base or a straightforward rental buy-to-let.
The building feels modern and secure with communal garden space and fast broadband. The long lease (988 years) removes common leasehold timing worries. Service charges average around £1,400 per year and council tax is described as affordable — factor these into overall running costs.
Practical drawbacks are clear: the property relies on electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, and the immediate area scores as higher crime and relatively deprived. Those factors may affect suitability for some buyers and should be weighed against the apartment’s low entry price and no chain situation.
This home will suit a first-time buyer wanting a ready-to-live-in city apartment or an investor seeking an easy-to-manage one-bedroom in Reading. Viewings will show the apartment’s tidy condition and sensible layout; bring questions on running costs and local area considerations.
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