Summary - 20 FLAT 23 KENNET STREET READING RG1 4AQ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
City-centre two-bedroom with parking, long lease and great transport links.
Top-floor apartment with full-width south-facing balcony
Open-plan living/dining area; modern fitted kitchen with appliances
Allocated undercroft parking space and residents' lift
Chain free sale with an exceptionally long lease (circa 977 years)
Service charge approx £3,500 pa and ground rent £180 pa
Electric room heaters only — higher running costs likely
Inner-city location: excellent transport, high local crime rates
Average-sized two-bedroom suitable for first-time buyers or investors
Set on the top floor of a contemporary red-brick block in the heart of Reading, this two-bedroom apartment makes a practical first home or rental investment. The open-plan living area opens onto a full-width south-facing balcony that brings good light and outside space for an inner-city address. Allocated undercroft parking and a residents’ lift add convenience for commuting and day-to-day life.
The flat is leasehold with a very long remaining term (circa 977 years), sold chain free, and benefits from secure entry, double glazing and fast fibre broadband. The kitchen is modern with integrated appliances and the bathroom is a four-piece suite — the accommodation is presented in good order and is typical in size for a city two-bedroom property (around 700–786 sq ft depending on plan).
Notable costs and constraints are factual: the property carries an annual service charge of about £3,500 and a ground rent of £180 pa. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, which may affect running costs. The building sits in an inner-city, multicultural neighbourhood with high local crime levels and some area deprivation; buyers should weigh location benefits against these realities.
Overall this is a practical, well-located apartment for someone seeking easy access to Reading station and town-centre amenities. It offers straightforward rental potential or a comfortable starter home, provided you factor in service charges, electric heating and the urban setting when assessing value.
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