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£250,000

1 bed flat for sale
Abbey Square, Reading RG1

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • Spacious open-plan living/kitchen area

  • Modern fitted kitchen

  • Bright double bedroom with ample space

  • Secure phone entry system

  • Highly desirable town centre location

  • Walking distance to reading station

  • Ideal for commuters

  • Perfect for professionals and investors

No chain & 8 minute walk to reading station.

Stylish & Contemporary One-Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Reading – Perfect for Professionals or Investors

Ideally positioned within the sought-after St. Lawrence House development in central Reading, this beautifully presented one-bedroom apartment offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, city professionals, or buy-to-let investors. Situated just moments from Reading train station, The Oracle shopping centre, and the scenic Abbey Ruins, this location offers the best of urban living with a touch of historic charm.

Step inside this light-filled apartment and you’re immediately greeted with a sense of contemporary comfort. The open-plan living and kitchen area features neutral décor, and large windows that fill the space with natural light, a private balcony offers views towards the charming Abbey Square surroundings.

The modern kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob and extractor fan, with room for further appliances along with sleek cabinetry and plenty of surface space—perfect for cooking and entertaining.

The double bedroom is bright and airy with built in storage and room for additional furnishings. A stylish bathroom offers; bathtub with overhead shower, washbasin with vanity unit, and WC.

Location Highlights:

Reading Station (0.5 miles) – Excellent rail links to London Paddington, Oxford, and beyond

Crossrail/Elizabeth Line access – Direct links into Central London

The Oracle & Broad Street Mall – Shopping, dining, and entertainment on your doorstep

Abbey Ruins & Forbury Gardens – Green space and historic attractions just a few steps away

Excellent local amenities including gyms, cafés, restaurants, and supermarkets

Convenient road access to M4, A33 & A329(M)

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Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Leasehold

Council Tax Band

C

Annual Ground Rent

£1.00

Ground Rent Review Period

No review period

Annual Service Charge

£1,969.56

Service Charge Review Period

Every 1 year

Lease End Date

05/07/2134

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.

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