Summary - 129 SECOND FLOOR FLAT LONDON ROAD READING RG1 5DD
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact two-bedroom near Reading station with parking and long lease.
Bay-fronted open-plan living and modern fitted kitchen
Two bedrooms in a compact, efficiently arranged layout
Allocated off-street parking space included
Recently renewed long lease 998 years, share of freehold
Low annual service charge £600 and nominal ground rent £1
Electric heating and likely uninsulated solid brick walls; consider running costs
Small overall size ~417 sq ft; limited outdoor space typical of conversion
No onward chain — straightforward purchase process
Set on London Road and within easy reach of Reading town centre, this ground-floor conversion offers a practical two-bedroom home for first-time buyers. The bay-fronted living room opens to a modern fitted kitchen, creating a bright, open-plan space suited to everyday living and socialising. Allocated off-street parking, a recently renewed long lease (998 years) and low annual service charges add clear ownership advantages.
The apartment is compact at around 417 sq ft, so rooms are modest but efficiently arranged. Heating is electric (underfloor and room heaters) and the building has solid brick walls likely without insulation, so budget for running costs and possible future upgrades. The shower room is modern but compact.
Positioned in a cosmopolitan, student-influenced neighbourhood, the location is excellent for public transport, shops, the Oracle and Royal Berkshire Hospital. The sale is offered with no onward chain, making it straightforward to move quickly. Overall this is a cost-effective entry into Reading’s property market with sensible investment potential or a convenient first home.
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