3 bedroom flat

This three bedroom executive first floor apartment in the heart of Reading Town Centre is conveniently located beside the Kennet and Avon Canal and adjacent to the Oracle shopping and Entertainment complex and a short walk to Reading Station with its direct links to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and soon to be on the tube network linking Reading with Canary Wharf and the City of London (The Elizabeth Line will depart from Reading station on the completion of the Crossrail project). Accommodation comprises; an open plan living room which leads into a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, three double bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes, the master with an en-suite shower room and a further family bathroom. There is a large balcony which runs along the length of the apartment and can be accessed from both the living room and master bedroom. The property further benefits from lift access, secure intercom entry, and a secure gated allocated parking space and is for sale with no chain complications. This delightful would suit young professionals, someone downsizing or an investor with a potential rental yield of approximately 5%.



Location:
Riverside House is on Fobney Street which is off Bridge Street adjacent to the western end of the Oracle shopping and entertainment complex in Reading Town Centre. 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.