Flat for sale in Watlington Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1

Set in the Eldon Road conservation area a short walk to Reading Station and The Oracle shopping and entertainment complex is this well-presented fifth floor town centre apartment with far reaching views over Reading's roof tops. This lovely apartment comprises a generous open plan living space with a fitted kitchen and Juliette balcony, two double bedrooms, the master with an en-suite shower room and a further bathroom. The property further benefits from lift access and a secure gated allocated parking space. This lovely apartment would suit young professionals, a downsizer or make a great investment. The seller is in the process of extending the lease and having the ground rent set to peppercorn prior to the completion of the sale.

Location: The Q Development as it is known is located on the northern end of Watlington Street on the junction with Queens Road and Kennet Street. It is just over 200 meters from the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Reading is one of the south east's largest towns only 25 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so. Home to many of the city's commuters there are excellent road or rail links to Swindon, Oxford, Basingstoke, Heathrow and farther afield. Beyond the hive of commercial activity, Reading is nestled in the heart of Royal Berkshire offering beautiful riverside walks on the Thames and tow path ambles on the Kennet and Avon canals and with the nearby Berkshire Downs and Chilterns, beautiful countryside is never far away. Reading offers a rich mix of shops and markets. In the heart of the town, The Oracle combines chic boutiques with riverside bars and restaurants and within a minute's walk there are many high-street favourites including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading.
Reading school founded in 1125 is the 16th oldest school in England, there are 6 other state secondary schools along with 37 state primary schools in the borough. In addition there are some well-recognised and top ranked independent and public schools in Reading and its surrounding catchment. Schools such as Leighton Park, Queen Annes, The Abbey, Crosfields, Bradfield College, The Oratory and Bluecoat are just some of the outstanding public schools in the area. Kendrick girls' school is one of the top grammar schools in the UK. Reading University established in 1892 is a 'red brick' and ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world. There are almost 23,000 students from all over the globe.