Summary - Alfred Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 7AH
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Well-presented two-bed city flat with balcony, parking and strong commuter links..
- Bright open-plan living room with full-width balcony
- Master bedroom with ensuite; two well-proportioned doubles
- Allocated off-street parking and lift-served communal areas
- Long lease: 239 years remaining
- Service charge c. £3,800pa; ground rent c. £350pa
- No private garden; communal outdoor space small
- Inner-city location: excellent transport links, close to shops
- Area has high crime levels and local deprivation
This modern two-bedroom apartment in the Honister development offers practical, city-centre living with bright open-plan reception space and a full-width balcony. The master bedroom includes an ensuite and both bedrooms are double-sized, making the layout comfortable for sharers, first-time buyers or a buy-to-let setup. Allocated off-street parking and a lift-served communal block add everyday convenience.
The property sits within walking distance of Reading town centre and Reading Station, with fast rail links to London Paddington and easy access to the M4. Local amenities from shops and cafés to the Oracle shopping centre are close by, supporting strong tenant demand and commuter appeal.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold apartment with 239 years remaining, an annual service charge around £3,800 and ground rent approximately £350. The surrounding area is an inner-city, multicultural neighbourhood with higher-than-average crime levels and pockets of deprivation; purchasers should consider security and resale/letting implications.
Internally the apartment appears well presented with contemporary finishes and efficient use of its 689 sq ft. There is no private garden and communal external space is small; the flat suits buyers prioritising location, transport links and low-maintenance city living over external space.
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