Summary - Gas Works Road, Reading, RG1 RG1 3EW
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Riverside two-bedroom flat with gated parking, short walk to Reading station and no onward chain..
Riverside balcony with direct Kennet views
Allocated gated underground parking included
Two double bedrooms; open-plan living area
Chain-free sale, short walk to Reading station
Service charge approx £2,500/year; budget accordingly
Leasehold — 134 years remaining (from 2004)
Higher local crime and area deprivation noted
Average broadband; excellent mobile signal
Set on the Kennet in Blakes Quay, this two-bedroom ground-floor apartment offers a practical riverside base for commuters and first-time buyers. The open-plan living space opens onto a balcony with river views; allocated gated parking and an underground space add convenience in a city-centre location.
The property is leasehold with 134 years remaining (original 155 years from 2004). Service charge is approximately £2,500 per year and ground rent £150; purchasers should budget for these ongoing costs. The apartment is sold chain-free and is a short walk to Reading station with direct links to London.
Built in the mid-2000s within a secure, well-kept gated development, the flat benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. The local area is an inner-city, cosmopolitan setting with excellent mobile signal and average broadband — note recorded higher local crime and area deprivation indicators. An early viewing is recommended for buyers wanting a convenient, move-in-ready city riverside home.
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