Ideal starter home with garage and parking in a well-connected spot.
Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen and bathroom
Recently redecorated with Amtico flooring throughout
Includes garage, residents’ parking and communal grounds
Leasehold with 88 years remaining
Service charge £754 (below average); ground rent £75
Electric ceiling heating — no gas central heating
Convenient for local amenities, regular bus routes and parks
No flood risk; council tax band not provided
This well-presented ground-floor apartment offers practical, move-in-ready living in a convenient Reading location. Recently redecorated with Amtico flooring throughout, the property includes a separate kitchen and three-piece bathroom, plus an entrance hall with storage for tidy daily living. Externally there is residents’ parking, a garage and communal grounds — useful extras in town living.
The flat is a sensible choice for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking low-immediate-maintenance accommodation close to shops, regular bus routes and local parks. The building dates from the 1980s and the apartment’s layout and finishes make it straightforward to live in or rent out with minimal upfront work.
Practical considerations: the apartment is leasehold with 88 years remaining, a below-average service charge of £754 and a small ground rent of £75. Heating is by electric ceiling heaters rather than gas, which may affect running costs and preferences. Council tax band is not provided.
Overall this property offers affordable access to Reading with valuable parking and a garage, newly refreshed interiors and clear rental/first-home potential — though purchasers should note the lease length and electric heating when weighing long-term costs.
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 — £160,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 515 ft²
Studio flat for sale in Grovelands Road, Reading, RG30 — £130,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
1 bedroom flat for sale in Walkers Place, Reading, RG30 — £130,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 420 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Rembrandt Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 — £165,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 463 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Southcote Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 — £200,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 517 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Southcote Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 — £210,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 495 ft²


























