Summary - CHARLES PLACE, 246 FLAT 9 KINGS ROAD READING RG1 4NZ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free 2-bed second-floor flat with parking and strong commuter links..
No onward chain — quick, straightforward sale process
Town centre location; walking distance to station and amenities
Allocated off-street parking and secure entry system
Small apartment — c.510 sq ft; suited to city living or rental use
Leasehold with reported ground rent £350 p.a.; service charge £1,975.75 p.a.
Conflicting lease term info (c.95 vs c.116 years) — verify legal docs
Electric heating (room heaters); no communal gas central heating
Area shows high crime statistics — consider local security and insurer costs
Set in the heart of Reading town centre, this chain-free two-bedroom second-floor apartment offers a compact, well-lit home or a straightforward rental investment. The layout includes an entrance hall, lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms across approximately 510 sq ft — a practical city-centre footprint with allocated off-street parking and secure entry.
The building is modern in appearance and communal areas are described as well maintained. Practical benefits include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and easy walking access to the mainline station, shops, cafes and a wide range of local amenities — strong positives for commuters and renters.
Notable costs and tenure details should be reviewed: the property is leasehold with a reported ground rent of £350 p.a. and a service charge of £1,975.75 p.a. There is conflicting information about lease length (documents reference both c.95 and c.116 years remaining), so buyers should verify the exact term. Heating is electric via room heaters rather than a gas central system, and the property is small, which may limit families needing more space.
This apartment will suit a first-time buyer wanting a low-hassle city base or an investor seeking centrally located rental stock. It’s presented chain-free for a quicker sale, but buyers should factor service charges, ground rent and the lease details into affordability calculations.
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