Summary - TRAFALGAR COURT 29 SOUTHCOTE ROAD READING RG30 2EN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact city living with communal gardens and excellent transport links for commuters.
Well-presented one-bedroom first-floor apartment, 402 sq ft
Chain-free sale; c.113 years remaining on lease
Service charge c.£1,750 pa; ground rent £150 pa
Electric storage heating; main fuel is electricity
Double glazing installed pre-2002; cavity walls assumed uninsulated
Off-street parking and well-maintained communal gardens
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; close to stations and shops
Small overall size; limited private outdoor space
This compact first-floor apartment in West Reading offers practical city living for a first-time buyer or investor. Set in a mid-century brick block with mature communal lawns, the home feels bright thanks to large windows and sensible, up-to-date finishes in the kitchen and bathroom. Its 402 sq ft layout includes a double bedroom, roomy living area and a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.
Running costs are straightforward but particular: heating is via electric storage heaters and main fuel is electricity, so prospective buyers should factor in energy use. The property is leasehold with c.113 years remaining, annual service charge around £1,750 and ground rent £150 — reasonable for a communal block but important for buy-to-let calculations or mortgage affordability checks.
Location is a clear strength: off-street parking, well-maintained communal grounds, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, and easy access to Reading station and The Oracle shopping. The building dates from the 1950s–1960s and benefits from double glazing, though glazing was installed before 2002 and cavity walls have no fitted insulation (assumed), which may limit thermal performance until upgraded.
Overall this is a tidy, chain-free apartment suited to someone seeking an affordable route into Reading’s housing market or an investor targeting steady rental demand. It presents immediate move-in convenience with some scope for energy-improvement measures and cosmetic personalisation.
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