Summary - 81 FLAT 7 LONDON ROAD NEWBURY RG14 1JP
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact Victorian one-bedroom with parking and extra study, steps from station.
- Top-floor Victorian apartment with period features and high ceilings
- Double bedroom plus separate study/storage room
- Bright reception room and modern fitted kitchen appliances included
- One allocated off-street parking space in town centre location
- Small overall size (approx 362 sq ft) — compact living
- Electric storage heating and mains electricity only (may raise running costs)
- Lease 117 years, service charge ~£960pa, ground rent £150pa
- Local crime level reported high — consider security and area checks
A well-located, chain-free one-bedroom top-floor apartment in Newbury town centre, ideal for a first-time buyer or investor seeking a compact, low-maintenance city base. The flat occupies the top floor of a Victorian townhouse, so you get period features and high ceilings alongside a modern fitted kitchen and bright reception space. An extra study/storage room adds useful flexibility for home working or storage.
Practical benefits include one allocated off-street parking space, excellent mobile reception and fast broadband potential, and a short walk to shops, restaurants and the train station. The lease is long (117 years remaining), service charge is reasonable at about £960pa and ground rent is £150pa — costs are clear and manageable. Council tax is described as very cheap.
Important facts and drawbacks: the property is small at about 362 sq ft and uses electric storage heaters with mains electricity only, which may mean higher running costs and limited heating control compared with gas. The building is solid-brick with no known wall insulation, so buyers should consider energy-efficiency upgrades. Local crime levels are noted as high; viewings should consider security and local context. Energy rating D.
Overall this is a compact, well-placed apartment that suits someone wanting town-centre convenience and low internal maintenance now, with straightforward opportunities to improve insulation, heating and energy performance in the medium term.
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