Flat for sale in London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1

An impressive period apartment situated in this highly sought after development, built by Thomas Homes in 2018 of former University buildings. The property is conveniently positioned within walking distance of the town centre, Reading mainline train station (with direct links to Paddington in just over 20 minutes and on the Elizabeth Line connecting Reading with the City of London and Canary Wharf) and the Royal Berkshire hospital. The one bedroom lower ground floor apartment comprises open plan living room with the kitchen benefitting from integrated appliances, spacious double bedroom which complimented by a modern shower room. Further benefits include an allocated off road parking space which is a 5 minute walk away in the Chambers car park in South Street and there is a cycle storage area. Set within the well-tended communal ground adjoining the University, the property would make an excellent first time or investment purchase.

Location: St Davids Hall is located on London Road which has easy access to Reading town centre and train station as well as junction 10 for the M4. 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, Reading is home to many of the city's commuters. Reading also has easy links by road or rail 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 department stores such as Debenhams and House of Fraser 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. Plus there are numerous bars and restaurants on the Oracle Riverside.
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.