Summary - CARETAKERS OFFICE, MAYER HOUSE, CHATHAM PLACE RG1 7AN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
No-chain fourth-floor one-bed with balcony, parking and quick access to Reading station..
No onward chain — available immediately
Fourth-floor one-bedroom with private balcony
Lift access and communal residents' terrace
Secure allocated off-street parking space
Lease circa 80 years — some lenders may refuse
Service charge approximately £2,800 per year
Town-centre location close to Reading station
Higher local crime and area deprivation noted
This fourth-floor, one-bedroom leasehold apartment sits in a modern mid-rise block on the edge of Reading town centre. The flat offers a bright open-plan kitchen/living room, private balcony, double bedroom and a secure allocated parking space — practical features for a single professional or couple.
Practical advantages include lift access, communal resident terrace, fast broadband and an excellent mobile signal. The location is a strong commuter draw: Reading station and central amenities are within easy walking distance, with frequent trains into London and good regional road links.
Buyers should note material lease and running-costs details. The lease has around 80 years remaining and lenders may refuse to lend against this term. Service charges average about £2,800 per year and there is no private garden. The immediate area records higher crime levels and scores as relatively deprived, which may affect long-term capital growth and tenant demand.
Taken together, this no-onward-chain apartment presents a straightforward, compact city-home or rental investment for buyers who prioritise transport links and modern convenience, but who accept higher service charges, a shorter lease term and local area challenges.
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