Summary - Puffin Way, Reading RG2 0WS
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact modern flat ideal for first-time buyers or investors seeking low-maintenance living.
- Chain-free one-bedroom flat with allocated off-street parking
- Compact open-plan living; total approx 353 sq ft
- Long lease (c.985–999 years) provides security
- Modern build (post-2012), double glazing, gas central heating
- Service charge circa £1,500 per year
- Ground rent £550 per year (relatively expensive)
- Area has higher crime and local deprivation indicators
- Average broadband and mobile signal; check connectivity
This compact one-bedroom apartment on Puffin Way offers low-hassle, chain-free purchase and long lease security, making it a practical choice for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The open-plan living area and modern fitted kitchen provide a tidy, low-maintenance home ready to occupy or rent quickly.
At about 353 sq ft the flat is intentionally small and efficient: a double bedroom with fitted wardrobe, an open living/dining/kitchen, and a bathroom. The contemporary build (post-2012), double glazing and gas central heating mean the property is generally economical to run and presented to a modern standard.
Important practical points are clear: one allocated off-street parking space, a long lease (circa 985–999 years remaining), and straightforward communal landscaping. Service charges average £1,500pa and ground rent is £550pa — the latter is relatively high and should be factored into running costs. The area has higher crime and local deprivation indicators, and broadband and mobile signal are only average.
This flat suits someone prioritising a quick, low-maintenance move into a modern home or an investor seeking easy-to-let accommodation close to local amenities. Buyers should allow for usual leasehold-related fees (e.g., legal/management packs) and check any service charge detail and safety certificates as part of pre-purchase checks.
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