Asking price
£210,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
Southcote Road, Reading, RG30
Key features
- One Bedroom Apartment
- Half A Mile From Reading West Station
- Modern Refitted Shower Room
- 21' Reception Room
- Share Of Freehold
- Spacious & Well Presented
Property description
This well-presented and spacious one-bedroom apartment is located on a sought-after, tree-lined road just west of Reading town centre. Ideally situated for convenient access to the town centre, it is also just half a mile from the newly refurbished Reading West station as well excellent transport links.
Positioned on the top floor, the property features a generous 21' reception room with newly installed engineered oak flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering stunning views across Reading. Additional highlights include a modern-style kitchen, a refitted shower room, a spacious bedroom, and a generously sized entrance hall. The apartment also benefits from a share of the freehold and a long lease. EPC TBC.
Local Information
Located to the west of the town centre, West Reading covers the three main roads leading into Reading - Bath Road, Tilehurst Road and the Oxford Road. There are some prominent schools in the area such as Wilson Road Primary School & St Edward’s Prep School. The Oxford Road is a vibrant area and has a huge diversity of shops and restaurants. Transport links include Reading West train station, newly refurbished in 2023 with trains to Newbury and London and key bus routes helping you access all areas of Reading. It is certainly an area that is popular amongst families and the business professional. There are some excellent outside spaces such as Prospect Park which is a lovely area for the family.
Accommodation
The property opens into a spacious entrance hall with a storage cupboard and access to the reception room and bedroom. The 21' reception room features recently installed engineered oak flooring and a floor-to-ceiling window with views over Reading and leads to a modern kitchen and inner lobby. The lobby provides access to the recently refitted contemporary bathroom suite and bedroom.
Outsdie Space
Outside there are generously sized, well maintained communal gardens and off street parking on a first come first serve basis. There is also on street parking on the Southcote Road.
Additional Information
Water, mains, and electric connected
Reading Borough Council
Council Tax Band B
Lease Information
Lease Length 999 years as of 28th September 2007
Ground Rent £0.00
Service Charge £1689.00 PA
Important information for potential purchasers
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Buyer 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 non-refundable charge of £78.00 including VAT. This does not increase if there is more than one individual selling. This will be collected in advance by Lifetime Legal as a single payment. Lifetime Legal will then pay Us £26.00 Inc. VAT for the work undertaken by Us.
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