Summary - 42 PENNYROYAL COURT READING RG1 6HE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, commuter-friendly flat with parking and a long lease for first-time buyers.
Refitted kitchen and shower room, move-in ready
Allocated off-street parking space included
About 413 sq ft — compact one-bedroom layout
Long lease remaining (~151 years) and chain-free sale
Service charge approx. £1,727 per year
Electric storage heating; potential higher running costs
Within one mile of Reading mainline station and town centre
Area classified as deprived with above-average crime rates
This compact one-bedroom apartment in Pennyroyal Court offers a freshly modernised interior and a convenient central Reading location aimed at first-time buyers seeking a low-hassle move. The living area and double bedroom benefit from natural light and recent refits to the kitchen and shower room, so the property is largely ready to occupy or let immediately.
Practical positives include one allocated off-street parking space, a long lease (about 151 years remaining) and no onward chain, making transaction timing straightforward. At around 413 sq ft, the flat is small but efficiently laid out for single occupancy or a couple; electric storage heating keeps the installation simple but may mean higher running costs compared with gas.
Be clear about the trade-offs: the service charge averages £1,727 per year and the area scores as more deprived with above-average crime levels, which may affect resale or rental premium. For buyers prioritising location, the property sits within about a mile of Reading mainline station, town centre amenities and The Oracle, providing excellent commuter links to London and the wider south-east.
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