Summary - LUSCINIA VIEW 102 NAPIER ROAD READING RG1 8AE
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Large two-bedroom duplex with four balconies, chain-free and minutes from Reading town centre..
Extraordinarily large 2-bed duplex — approx. 1,591 sq ft
Four balconies provide outdoor space and daylight
Chain-free sale; long lease — c.133 years remaining
Prime town-centre location near Oracle and transport links
Service charge approx. £3,000pa; ground rent c. £460pa
Electric heating (room heaters) — no central gas heating
Medium flood risk; area records higher crime levels
Parking availability unclear; no private garden
This substantial split-level duplex offers unusually large accommodation for a two-bedroom apartment — approximately 1,591 sq ft — arranged over two floors with generous open-plan living space and four balconies. The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite and built-in wardrobes; the second double bedroom and second bathroom make the layout genuinely flexible for sharers, a family, or high-end rental demand.
Positioned minutes from Reading town centre and the Oracle, the location delivers immediate access to shops, leisure and transport links, suiting professionals and investors targeting central rental markets. The property is offered chain-free on a long lease (about 133 years remaining), making transaction timing straightforward.
Prospective buyers should note practical trade-offs: heating is electric (room heaters), the service charge averages about £3,000pa and ground rent around £460pa, while council tax is described as expensive. The area records a higher-than-average crime score and a medium flooding risk — both factual issues to consider for insurance and safety planning.
Overall this duplex is a rare, spacious two-bedroom in a contemporary development, with strong rental appeal or comfortable owner-occupation in a central location. It will suit buyers seeking space and lifestyle convenience who accept higher running costs and central‑urban considerations.
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