Well-presented one-bedroom apartment moments from Reading station — long lease and chain-free..
Chain-free one-bedroom apartment, 513 sq ft (approx.)
Heart of Reading — steps from station, shops and riverside
Open-plan kitchen/living room plus separate study
Victorian building with high ceilings and period character
Leasehold with long lease remaining (approx. 137 years)
Service charge £1,904.12 pa; ground rent £150 pa
Located in a multicultural student area with very high crime
Area classified as deprived — impacts tenant mix and resale
A one-bedroom apartment in Abbey Hall, offered chain-free and well presented, sits in the heart of Reading town centre close to Reading station and riverside amenities. The open-plan kitchen/living area and separate study make the 513 sq ft layout flexible for short-term lets, professionals or a single occupant seeking central convenience.
The building marries Victorian character — high ceilings and brick façade — with a compact, modern floorplan. The long lease (approximately 137 years remaining) and clear service and ground rent figures provide tenure certainty for buyers. Broadband speeds are average but mobile signal is excellent, supporting modern working-from-home needs.
Considerations are straightforward: the property is in a multicultural student neighbourhood with very high recorded crime and an area classified as deprived, which can affect tenant profiles and resale premiums. Annual service charge (£1,904.12) and ground rent (£150 p.a.) are notable ongoing costs; purchasers should budget for these and confirm any future changes to service arrangements.