Move-in-ready two-bedroom with parking close to Reading transport links.
- Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment with en-suite to master
- Modern fitted kitchen and bright living/dining room
- Allocated off-street parking and maintained communal grounds
- Chain-free sale; 99 years remaining on the lease
- Service charge about £2,400 pa; ground rent £150 pa
- Electric storage heating — potentially higher running costs
- Double glazing fitted post-2002; built 1996–2002
- Local area: good transport links but above-average crime rates
A chain-free, ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in Elm Park, offered with allocated parking and well-kept communal grounds. The bright living/dining room and modern fitted kitchen make this a straightforward, move-in-ready option for a first home or buy-to-let. The master bedroom includes an en-suite shower, and there is a separate family bathroom.
Practical running costs and tenure facts are important here: the property is leasehold with 99 years remaining, ground rent is £150 per year and the service charge is around £2,400 per year (£200 pcm). Heating is by electric storage heaters, and mains services include double glazing installed after 2002.
Location is a key strength — Elm Park sits close to Reading town centre, the mainline station and M4 links, with local schools and amenities within easy reach. Residents benefit from fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, making the flat suitable for remote working or commuting.
Buyers should note local challenges: the area records above-average crime and higher deprivation indicators compared with national averages. The apartment’s electric storage heating can be costly to run compared with gas. These factors, together with the lease length and ongoing service charge, are important when assessing long-term running costs and investment potential.