Asking price
£200,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Connaught Road, Reading, RG30
Key features
- One Bedroom Modern Apartment
- Enclosed Communal Gardens
- Short Walk To Reading West Station
- Easy Access To Reading Centre
- Private Balcony
- Long Lease
- Investment Opportunity
Floor plan
Property description
Offered to the market is this well presented one-bedroom upper floor apartment set within this modern building. Conveniently located for easy access to local amenities, Reading town centre and under .25 miles from the newly refurbished Reading West station. The property is spacious throughout with an open plan living/dining kitchen with French doors opening onto the private balcony. In addition, the property benefits from a security entrance system, lifts, long lease and enclosed communal gardens to the rear of the property. EPC B
Area Description
West Reading, situated to the west of the town centre, encompasses the three main roads leading into Reading: Bath Road, Tilehurst Road, and Oxford Road. The area boasts several prominent schools, including Wilson Road Primary School and St Edward’s Prep School. Oxford Road, in particular, is known for its vibrant atmosphere, featuring a diverse array of shops and restaurants.
Transport links in West Reading are excellent, highlighted by the newly refurbished Reading West train station, which reopened in 2024. This station provides convenient train services to Newbury and London. Additionally, key bus routes ensure easy access to all areas of Reading. West Reading is a popular choice for both families and business professionals, offering a great balance of amenities and residential appeal. Among its excellent outdoor spaces is Prospect Park, a lovely area ideal for family outings.
Accommodation
The property itself is accessed via a central entrance hall with storage cupboard and doors leading to the bathroom, double bedroom with built in wardrobes and the well proportioned and open plan living/dining/kitchen with spacious cupboard and French doors opening onto the balcony.
Outside Space
The property benefits from a private balcony which is accessed via the living room and to the rear there is a secure and enclosed communal garden.
No parking.
Additional Information
Water, mains, gas and electric connected
Reading Borough Council
Council Tax Band B
Lease Information
Lease 1089 years from 1st April 2006
Ground Rent £0.00 PA
Service Charge £2053 PA
Should you proceed with the purchase of this property you need to verify your details with your conveyancer.
BUYERS INFORMATION
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
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EPC
Energy Efficiency Rating
Very energy efficient - lower running costs
Not energy efficient - higher running costs
Current
83Potential
83CO2 Rating
Very energy efficient - lower running costs
Not energy efficient - higher running costs
Current
N/APotential
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Your payment
Borrowing £180,000 and repaying over 25 years with a 2.5% interest rate.
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