Summary - 2 DEANSGATE ROAD READING RG1 2RZ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-to-move-in city flat with parking and long lease, perfect for commuters.
Chain free one-bedroom apartment, ideal for first-time buyers or investors
Secure undercroft parking included with the property
Lease very long (c. 975–999 years); no ground rent reported
Service charge approximately £1,884 per year
Electric storage heaters — no gas central heating
Approximately 486 sq ft; double glazed windows throughout
Short walk to The Oracle shopping centre and Reading station
Inner-city location with average crime and fast broadband
Set within central Reading and offered chain free, this well-presented one-bedroom apartment delivers convenient city-centre living with long lease security. The flat benefits from a secure undercroft parking space, a low-maintenance outdoor area, and easy walking distance to The Oracle and Reading station — useful for commuters and first-time buyers seeking straightforward access to shops and transport.
Accommodation includes an entrance hall, open-plan lounge/diner, kitchen and bathroom across approximately 486 sq ft. The property is double glazed and sits in a mid-terrace block built in the 1980s; the interior is described as well-presented and ready to occupy, reducing immediate renovation needs for a new owner.
Practical points to note: heating is via electric storage heaters, and the annual service charge is £1,884. The lease is very long (reported at c. 975–999 years) and there is no ground rent. The area is an inner-city, cosmopolitan neighbourhood with average local crime and fast broadband — attractive for urban lifestyle buyers and investors seeking rental appeal.
Viewing is recommended to appreciate the apartment’s layout and location. While well-maintained, buyers who prefer mains gas central heating or who are sensitive to service charges should factor those items into their decision.
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