Summary - 31 NORWOOD ROAD READING RG1 3JB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact modern flat with parking and long lease, minutes from Reading station..
Allocated off-street parking space for one vehicle
Lease circa 990 years — long-term ownership security
Approx. 408 sq ft — compact one-bedroom layout
Service charge £1,634.76 per year
Short walk to Reading town centre and mainline station
Double glazing and mains gas central heating installed
Council Tax Band A — low annual cost
Area records higher-than-average crime levels
Light, well-presented one-bedroom apartment ideal for a first home or buy-to-let close to Reading town centre. The first-floor flat offers a living/dining room with Juliet balcony, a double bedroom, fitted kitchen, bathroom and entrance hall with storage — all in a modern block built in the 2003–2006 period.
Practical strengths include an exceptionally long lease (circa 990 years on completion), an allocated off-street parking space and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal. The building has double glazing and mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators, making the property comfortable and energy-efficient for its size.
Buyers should note the apartment is small (approximately 408 sq ft) and attracts an annual service charge of £1,634.76. The immediate area records higher crime levels than average, which some purchasers may want to investigate further. Council Tax is in Band A, described as very cheap, and the flat is a short walk from the mainline station and town-centre amenities, appealing to commuters and first-time buyers.
This property will suit someone seeking a compact, low-maintenance city base with strong transport links and long-term tenure security. It also offers straightforward letting potential for investors, though the local crime statistics and running costs should factor into affordability and management decisions.
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