Summary - Kenavon Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 RG1 3DP
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Move-in ready flat with river views and excellent transport links.
South-facing apartment with direct Kennet river views from principal rooms
Two double bedrooms plus ensuite shower room and main bathroom
Open-plan living/dining/kitchen with appliances included
Newly renovated and redecorated March 2024, move-in ready condition
Electric boiler replaced March 2025; warranty valid until 2028
Secure gated development with on-site parking; ten-minute walk to station
Leasehold: 125-year lease from 2003, about 103 years remaining
Inner-city student neighbourhood with higher local crime rates—consider impact
This bright, south-facing two-bedroom apartment sits on the Kennet river in a gated riverside development, ten minutes’ walk from Reading Central station and the town centre. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen, two double bedrooms, main bathroom and ensuite offer ready-to-use accommodation for first-time buyers wanting central convenience. Recent redecoration and extensive fixture upgrades completed in March 2024 mean the flat is newly refreshed and move-in ready.
Practical benefits include double glazing, a newly replaced electric boiler (March 2025) with a warranty until 2028, in-unit appliances and secure gated parking. The 125-year lease started in 2003 leaving approximately 103 years remaining. The property is offered chain free and totals around 791 sq ft, providing a comfortable layout for daily living or future rental income.
Be realistic about the location: the building sits in an inner-city, multicultural student neighbourhood with relatively high local crime rates, which may influence long-term living comfort or lettability. Heating is electric with a boiler and radiators rather than gas, which can affect energy costs compared with gas-heated homes. Council tax is moderate, and the area is well served by public transport and nearby amenities.
For a buyer seeking convenient central living with river views and minimal immediate works, this flat presents clear short-term value. Those prioritising quieter streets, lower-crime pockets, or gas heating should weigh the location and running-cost implications before viewing.
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