Summary - 39 THE MALTINGS NEWBURY RG14 5HZ
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free retirement flat with lift, parking and share of freehold near Newbury town centre.
- Share of freehold and offered chain free
- Over‑55 retirement flat with lift access to second floor
- Short walk to town centre and canal
- Communal lounge, active residents' group and residents' parking
- Double glazing; 765 sqft two-bedroom layout
- Dated décor, uneven carpet and poor lighting need refurbishment
- High local crime level and lively, student-rich neighbourhood
- Low flood risk; excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
A rare over-55 apartment with share of freehold, this two-bedroom flat at The Maltings sits on the second floor with lift access and offers a practical 765 sqft layout. The building provides residents parking, a communal lounge and an active residents group — useful for social life and practical support. Its short walk to Newbury town centre and the canal puts shops, cafes and transport within easy reach.
The accommodation is solidly built with double glazing and generally spacious rooms for its size, but the interior shows signs of age. Décor is dated, the living room carpeting and lighting need updating, and the flat would benefit from a refresh or partial refurbishment to suit contemporary tastes. These works present scope to personalise and add value.
Practical positives include low flood risk, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — helpful for staying connected. Tenure is share of freehold and the property is offered chain free, simplifying purchase. Note the local area records higher crime levels and the wider neighbourhood includes busy, cosmopolitan student and migrant-family communities, so it’s lively rather than tranquil.
This property is well suited to a downsizer seeking convenience and community, or an investor targeting a steady rental market near town amenities. Buyers should budget for modernization to fully unlock the flat’s potential.
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