Guide price
£170,000
1 bed flat for saleSouthcote Road, Reading, Berkshire RG30
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
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About this property
0.3 Mile Walk From Station
New Boiler Installed In 2025
Residents Parking & Garage In Block
Bright & Airy With Large Windows
One bedroom Upper Floor Apartment
Easy Access To Nearby Amenities
Long Lease Of 138 Years
Low Service Charge & Ground Rent
Offered to the market this well-presented one-bedroom first-floor apartment is conveniently located close to a range of local amenities and Prospect Park. The property benefits from excellent transport links, with Reading town centre easily accessible and Reading West railway station just a 0.3-mile walk away, providing convenient connections to London.
The apartment offers spacious accommodation throughout, with floor-to-ceiling windows in both the living room and bedroom, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the rooms and creating a bright and airy feel. Further benefits include a new boiler installed in 2025, private garage within a nearby block, residents parking spaces, access to well-maintained communal gardens and is a self managed building by residents giving a degree of control of works needed and helping to keep costs to a minimum. EPC Rating: C
Local Information
Located to the west of the town centre, West Reading covers the three main roads leading into Reading - Bath Road, Tilehurst Road and the Oxford Road. There are some prominent schools in the area such as Wilson Road Primary School & St Edward’s Prep School. The Oxford Road is a vibrant area and has a huge diversity of shops and restaurants. Transport links include Reading West train station, newly refurbished in 2023 with trains to Newbury and London and key bus routes helping you access all areas of Reading. It is certainly an area that is popular amongst families and the business professional. There are some excellent outside spaces such as Prospect Park which is a lovely area for the family.
Accommodation
The property is accessed via a central entrance hall with doors leading to the bathroom and both the bedroom and living/dining room both benefitting from floor to ceiling windows letting the light flood in. The living room gives access to a generous sized kitchen.
Outside Space
The property benefits from communal gardens, residents parking spaces and a garage in a nearby block.
Additional Information
Water, mains drainage, gas and electric connected
Reading Borough Council
Council Tax Band B
Lease Information
Lease - 161 years as of 25th March 2004
Service Charge - £887.62 pa
Ground Rent - £50.00 pa
Should you proceed with the purchase of this property you should verify this information with your solicitor.
Conveyancing
We work with DT Conveyancing to help you buy your property with confidence. Your dedicated conveyancer will keep you informed at every stage from start to finish. Making your move a stress-free and straightforward as possible.
Mortgages
your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage
Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by primis Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative
Davis Tate Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of primis Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.
Embrace Financial Services Ltd. Is an Appointed Representative of primis Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Lettings and management
We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only. Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis.
Disclaimer
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Buyers information
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of our appointed compliance provider, Simplify, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a charge of £99 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Simplify.
Referral fees
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Tenure
Leasehold (138 years)
Service charge
£888 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£50
Ground rent date of next review
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