Summary - 46 NEW BRIGHT STREET READING RG1 6QQ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright, commuter-friendly one-bed near Reading station with parking and long lease.
- Ten-minute walk to Reading mainline station and town centre
- Open-plan living; 556 sq ft practical layout
- Allocated / off-street parking space included
- Double-glazed windows (installed post-2002)
- Electric storage heaters; main fuel electricity
- Very long lease remaining (961 years)
- Local area classified as deprived with very high crime
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This well-presented one-bedroom apartment occupies the second floor of a modern purpose-built block, offering open-plan living and a bright, bay-windowed lounge. At 556 sq ft it provides a comfortable layout for a single buyer or couple, with a double bedroom featuring built-in wardrobes and a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.
Location is a strong selling point: a ten-minute walk to Reading mainline station and within easy reach of the Oracle shopping centre and riverside cafés, making it ideal for commuters and professionals. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting home working and connectivity.
Practicalities are straightforward: double glazing, electric storage heating, secure entry phone access, and an allocated/off-street parking space. The property is leasehold with an unusually long remaining term (961 years), and council tax is described as affordable.
Buyers should be aware of important local context: the neighbourhood is classified as inner-city cosmopolitan but noted as deprived, with very high local crime levels. Prospective purchasers should factor local safety and area condition into their decision and consider viewing at different times of day to assess suitability.
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