Summary - Summit House Greyfriars Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 RG1 1PA
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Second-floor, chain-free flat with long lease and quick rail links.
Chain free with newly extended lease (209 years remaining)
Second-floor flat with lift access
Compact layout — approx. 490 sq ft, small overall size
Open-plan kitchen/living with modern finishes
Electric room heaters — likely higher running costs
Service charge £2,742.60 p/a; potential parking ~£120/month
Town-centre location, short walk to mainline station
Inner-city, multicultural student neighbourhood; very high local crime
Set on the second floor of Summit House, this compact two-bedroom apartment offers a long lease (209 years remaining) and no onward chain — helpful for a quick move. The open-plan living area is bright and contemporary with modern flooring and recessed lighting; it’s well placed for mainline rail links and town-centre amenities.
Practical points to note: heating is by electric room heaters, which can be expensive compared with gas systems, and the annual service charge is £2,742.60. The apartment totals about 490 sq ft, so space is limited; purchasers should expect a small-footprint layout suited to city living rather than spacious family accommodation.
The building’s 1980s office-style architecture gives an urban, retrofit character; a potential allocated parking space may be available for around £120 per month. Broadband speeds are average, mobile signal is excellent, and the area is a multicultural, inner-city neighbourhood popular with students — this supports rental demand but can mean higher local activity and noise.
For first-time buyers or investors the apartment’s positives are clear: long lease, central location, close walking distance to the station and strong nearby schools including an Outstanding-rated secondary. However, budget for ongoing running costs (service charge, electric heating) and accept limited living space and a higher-crime local profile when deciding to view.
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