Summary - Flat 1, 40 Carey Street RG1 7JS
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Commuter-friendly one-bedroom with generous open-plan space and parking nearby.
- 31ft open-plan living room and kitchen
- 18ft double bedroom
- Ground-floor flat with one off-street parking space
- No onward chain
- Leasehold with approximately 118 years remaining
- Buildings insurance £551.36 per year
- Electric room heaters; no central heating
- Area records higher-than-average crime levels
A bright ground-floor one-bedroom apartment conveniently placed for Reading town centre and the train station. The standout 31ft open-plan living/kitchen creates a flexible living and dining zone, while an 18ft double bedroom offers roomy sleeping space for a single occupant or couple. Offered with no onward chain and one off-street parking space, the flat is well suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let purchasers seeking immediate commuter access.
Practical running costs are straightforward: buildings insurance is £551.36 per year, the service charge is modest, and council tax sits in Band B. The property is leasehold with approximately 118 years remaining and a small ground rent, which supports future mortgageability and gives buyers time to plan longer-term decisions.
There are some material considerations to note. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than central heating, which may mean higher running costs and limited radiators. The area records higher-than-average crime levels and the neighbourhood is described as inner-city and deprived — factors to weigh for families or those seeking a quieter suburb. The shower room has been recently painted during a prior tenancy; purchasers should inspect finishes and fixtures as photos and a virtual tour were taken before the current tenancy.
Overall this is a practical, well-sized city-centre apartment that offers strong commuter convenience and clear scope for cosmetic updating. It will suit someone prioritising location and low initial purchase hassle over a turnkey luxury finish.
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