£170,000
1 bed flat for saleThomsons Yard, 106 Southampton Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: E
- Chain free
- Leasehold
Winkworth - Reading
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About this property
No Onward Chain
One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
Easy Walk to The Oracle & The Train Station
Allocated Gated Off Road Parking
Grade II Listed Conversion
Communal Garden
7.7%+ Rental Yield
Lease 100 years & 5 months
Service Charge £1,473pa & Ground Rent £150pa
Offered to the market with no onward chain, a one bedroom spacious ground floor apartment set in this Grade II listed period conversion of just 10 properties with gated off road parking. This contemporary conversion by Lukmore homes is conveniently located a short walk from the Oracle shopping and entertainment complex and Reading train station with its direct links to London Paddington in just 21 minutes and the tube network with the Elizabeth Line. This unique apartment comprises an open plan kitchen / lounge, a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with shower facilities. To the rear of the property is secure parking via gated entry and communal gardens. Offering excellent access to the mainline train station, bus routes and major transport links via the A329 and M4.
Externally the property has an allocated off road parking space which can be accessed via a set of electric gates and a communal garden. And is for sale with no chain complications. This well presented property would make an excellent first time purchase or investment with a rental yield in excess of 7.7%.
Location: 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 a vast selection of other stores, 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.
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Tenure
Leasehold (100 years)
Service charge
£1,473 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£150
Ground rent date of next review