Summary - Flat 15, Hermitage, Chatham Street, READING RG1 7LF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Long-lease city flat with parking, concierge and Chilterns views — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
- Long lease: approx. 232 years remaining
- Allocated secure undercroft parking space included
- 21' open-plan living room with Chilterns views
- Spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes
- Recently installed gas boiler; double glazed windows
- Enclosed communal gardens and onsite concierge
- Service charge approx. £1,700pa; ground rent approx. £350pa
- Inner-city location: higher crime and some local deprivation
This modern one-bedroom apartment on Chatham Street offers low-maintenance city living with commuter convenience. A long lease of approximately 232 years, allocated secure undercroft parking and an onsite concierge make it practical for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a ready-to-rent unit.
Inside, the 21' open-plan living room with large windows frames views towards Caversham and the Chilterns. The double bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and the flat benefits from a recently installed gas boiler, double glazing and contemporary bathroom fittings — the accommodation is presented in good decorative order.
Communal amenities include well-kept enclosed gardens and a secure car park. The property is offered with no onward chain and can be sold furnished, simplifying a quick move or letting setup. EPC rating B and mains gas heating support reasonable running costs.
Buyers should note the development sits in a busy inner-city, multicultural area with higher crime statistics and some local deprivation. Service charge and ground rent are notable ongoing costs (approx. £1,700pa service charge; £350pa ground rent). The apartment is leasehold and best suited to purchasers comfortable with apartment living and communal management arrangements.
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