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£425,000
2 bed flat for sale
Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road, Reading, Berkshire RG12 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC rating: B
Key Information
Tenure:
Leasehold (136 years)
Service charge:
£3,075 per year
Council tax band:
D
Ground rent:
£200
Ground rent date of next review:
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 0.1 miles
- St John's Church of England Primary School 0.2 miles
- Reading 0.6 miles
- Reading West 1.4 miles
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Features and description
- Leasehold
- Town centre gated development
- Two double bedrooms
- Two private balconies
- Undercroft gated parking
- Communal gym & games room
- Sizable over 100 square meter 3rd floor apartment
- Council tax band D
- Leasehold 137 years
- Service Charge £3,075pa
- Ground rent £200pa
Located in the exclusive central Reading waterside development Blakes Quay, is this stunning two bedroom apartment with delightful river views. The apartment occupies arguably one of the best positions within the development with two river facing balconies, sizeable living room, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes, en suite shower room off of the master bedroom and a further three piece bathroom. The apartment is further complimented by undercroft parking, a residents gym, games room and meeting rooms. The gated development stands within well-tended communal grounds and is within a short walk to Reading train station with the shops and restaurants of the Oracle and Forbury Gardens nearby.
Location: Reading is one of the south east's largest towns and just over 20 minutes from London by train, with trains running every 10 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 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.
Location: Reading is one of the south east's largest towns and just over 20 minutes from London by train, with trains running every 10 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 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.
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