1 bed flat for sale

Hewitt, 40 Alfred Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1

Offered to the market with no onward chain complications and situated in this sought after development, a well-appointed one bedroom ninth floor apartment located in the heart of the town centre. Located in one of Reading's most recognisable residential developments, built by Muse developments, the property is a short walk to Reading Train Station with links direct to London Paddington in just 25 minutes and soon to be on the Elizabeth Line linking Reading with the City of London and Canary Wharf. Internally comprising of a spacious living room being open plan to the kitchen with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, good sized double bedroom with a built in wardrobe which is complemented by a bathroom. Additional benefits include underfloor heating, and spotlighting throughout. This modern apartment would make an excellent first time purchase or investment.

Location: Hewitt is located in the sought after Chatham Place Development which is approximately a five minute walk from Reading Train Station. Chatham Place is a landmark re-development to the West end of Reading's Town Centre. The development has a 24 hour gym and yoga studio and 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 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 is an excellent range of 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, Reading Blue Coat, The Abbey, Crosfields, Bradfield College, The Oratory are just some of the outstanding choice of schools in the area. Kendrick girls' school is one of the top grammar schools in the UK. Reading University was established in 1892 and has over four main campuses and attracts students from all over the world.