1 bed flat for sale

Kingfisher Place, Reading, Berkshire RG1

Situated in this prime location, enjoying outstanding views of the River Thames and situated within walking distance of Reading train station and the town centre, a rarely available one bedroom ground floor apartment. Benefitting from Its own private riverside garden the generously proportioned well-appointed accommodation comprises entrance hall, good sized living space with separate refitted kitchen and the double bedroom, which has a built in double wardrobe is complemented by a modern bathroom. Kingfisher Place is a secure, gated development which sits directly on the Thames towpath and is ideal for country walks, running, cycling and canoeing as well as the Thames Lido. Reading train station has a direct link to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and is on the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) linking Reading with the City of London and Canary Wharf.

Location: Kingfisher Place is located off Napier Road by the Northern entrance of Reading train station and the Southern side of Reading Bridge. Reading is one of the south east's largest towns just over 20 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so and 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 Reading 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.