Summary - Flat 602 Garrard House, 30, Garrard Street, READING RG1 1ED
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-made rental near Reading station for return-focused buyers.
Top-floor one-bedroom apartment with open-plan living and floor-to-ceiling windows
Skylit kitchen with integrated appliances and utility cupboard
Large double bedroom with fitted wardrobe
One allocated off-street parking space included
Can be sold with tenant in situ for immediate rental income
Leasehold: 116 years remaining on a 125-year lease
Community heating scheme; ground rent £250 and likely service charges
Located in high-crime, inner-city area with limited outdoor space
This sixth-floor, one-bedroom apartment in Garrard House offers a compact, well-presented unit ideal for buy-to-let investors. Its central Reading location — opposite the mainline station and moments from the Oracle shopping centre — supports strong tenant demand and easy commuting.
The open-plan living room features floor-to-ceiling windows and a skylit, integrated kitchen. The double bedroom has fitted wardrobes and the bathroom includes a large walk-in shower. The flat comes with one allocated off-street parking space and can be sold with a tenant in situ for immediate rental income.
Important practical points: the flat is leasehold with 116 years remaining, subject to a community heating scheme and a ground rent of £250. There is no private outdoor space, and communal maintenance/service charges are likely given the building type. The property sits in a high-crime, deprived inner-city area, which may affect tenant profiles and long-term capital growth potential.
Overall, this is a straightforward, low-maintenance central flat that suits investors seeking immediate income or a commuter buy close to Reading station. Buyers wanting quieter, low-crime neighbourhoods or private outdoor amenity should factor those drawbacks into their decision.
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