Offers over
£230,000
2 bed flat for saleAlfred Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Chain free
- Leasehold
Winkworth - Reading
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About this property
Close to Train Station
Residential Investment
Superb Value
Excellent Investment with Rental Yield in Excess of 7%
Modern First Floor Two Bedroom Apartment
Popular Chatham Place Development
Excellent Town Centre Location
Open Plan Living Space With a Contemporary Fitted Kitchen
Master Bedroom With Built in Wardrobes and En-Suite
This two bedroom first floor town centre apartment offers exceptional value and would make a superb investment or first time purchase. Located in the popular Chatham Place development on the western side of the town centre a short walk to Reading Station with its direct train links to London Paddington in under 25 minutes. Living accommodation comprises an open plan living space with a modern fitted kitchen with Quartz work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances. There are two double bedrooms, the master with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom, a further bathroom and a utility cupboard in the entrance hall which houses the washer dryer. This contemporary apartment is for sale with no chain complications.
Location: Hewitt is located in the Chatham Place Development a five minute walk from Reading Station. Chatham Place is the landmark re-development of the West end of Reading's Town Centre. The development is a short walk from Reading's main shopping and entertainment precincts. 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 and also has easy links by road or rail to Swindon, Oxford, Basingstoke, Heathrow and further 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 numerous bars and restaurants on the riverside. 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.
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Tenure
Leasehold (237 years)
Service charge
£2,949 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£350
Ground rent date of next review