Summary - 78 NEW BRIGHT STREET READING RG1 6QQ
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Chain-free two-bed with parking close to shops and station.
- Chain-free split-level apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Convenient town-centre location near Oracle and Reading mainline station
- Allocated off-street parking plus visitor permits included
- Long lease remaining (circa 960 years) and double glazing
- Service charge c. £3,500 per year; factor into running costs
- Ground rent £204.94 per year
- Electric storage heating only; no gas central heating
- Local area records very high crime and higher deprivation levels
Set within the Holybrook development and offered chain-free, this split-level two-bedroom apartment places the town centre, Oracle shopping and Reading station within easy walking distance. The ground-floor layout provides a practical lounge/diner, kitchen and bedroom with a further master bedroom and en suite on the upper level — a layout that feels more like a small house than a single-floor flat.
Practical features include an allocated parking space with visitor permits, two bathrooms, double glazing and a long lease (c. 960 years remaining). The 692 sq ft accommodation and sensible room proportions suit first-time buyers wanting space to grow or investors seeking a tenant-ready city-centre property with good transport links.
Buyers should note the material running costs: an annual service charge around £3,500 and ground rent of £204.94. Heating is via electric storage heaters rather than gas central heating, and the broader area records higher crime levels and some local deprivation — factors to consider for families or those prioritising a quieter or lower-crime neighbourhood.
Overall this apartment offers convenient, low-maintenance town-centre living with immediate possession available. It will appeal to a buyer wanting central location and flexible accommodation, though budget planning for service charges and electric heating is essential.
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