Summary - Flat J, 53 Brunswick Hill RG1 7YU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free central flat with garage and long lease — ideal for first-time buyers.
- Split-level two-bedroom apartment, about 680 sq ft
- No onward chain; 975 years remaining on lease
- Residents parking, private garage and communal gardens
- Service charge £2,525.32 pa; ground rent £25 pa
- Single family bathroom; practical living layout
- Built late 1960s/early 1970s; possible lack of wall insulation
- Local area: central Reading, close to stations and amenities
- Local crime rate above average; buyers should check records
Set across two levels, this split-level two-bedroom apartment offers a practical urban base close to Reading town centre and mainline stations. The layout includes a sitting room, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and a family bathroom, arranged over about 680 sq ft. Residents benefit from onsite parking, a private garage and communal gardens — useful extras in this central location.
The property is offered with no onward chain and sits on a long lease (975 years), removing a common hurdle for buyers. Heating is gas-fired to radiators and the windows are double glazed. Council Tax is Band B and broadband and mobile signals are strong for homeworking or streaming.
Notable costs and considerations are the service charge (£2,525.32 pa) and a small ground rent (£25 pa). The block dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s and shows the typical characteristics of that era; cavity walls are recorded with no confirmed insulation upgrade. There is a single bathroom and the communal area has an above-average local crime level, which some buyers will want to review.
This apartment suits a first-time buyer or someone downsizing who wants straightforward access to Reading’s amenities and transport links, plus the security of a very long lease. It also offers simple rental potential for investors, though the service charge and local crime figures should be factored into affordability calculations.
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