Albion Terrace, London Road, Reading, RG1

Situated in the highly sought after Albion Terrace, one of Reading's finest Grade II* listed buildings constructed in 1835, a well presented two bedroom split level apartment (including basement) with private terrace. Albion Terrace is ideally situated within easy walking distance of the town centre, train station and the Royal Berkshire Hospital and has always presented an imposing frontage to one of Reading's main thoroughfares and has recently undergone a £1m+ external building project that involved replacing the whole of the roof and restoration of many of its original Georgian architectural features. This apartment is unique in that from our knowledge it is the only property in the development with a full sized basement which has been set up as additional and usable living accommodation. The property has been upgraded by the current owners with accommodation comprising; a generous sitting/dining room with double doors that lead out onto a private patio area, there is a refitted, high spec. kitchen with Silestone worktops and integrated appliances, two bedrooms which are complemented by a modern shower room. The master bedroom offers access to the arches beneath the building and the apartment benefits from two arches which can also be accessed from the front of the building and are perfect for storage or as a creative usable space. The basement are is split into three separate areas and offers over 400 sq. ft. of usable living accommodation complete with a water supply and power. It has previously been used as a photography studio and offers a multitude of uses including; a gym, studio, cinema room, children’s playroom or study. The property is accessed via a set of security gates from the rear where there is an allocated parking space and well maintained communal grounds. The property further benefits from large sash windows, gas central heating and a security entry phone. The property would make an excellent first time buy, suit a young family or great investment purchase.

Situated in the highly sought after Albion Terrace, one of Reading's finest Grade II* listed buildings constructed in 1835, a well presented two bedroom split level apartment (including basement) with private terrace. Albion Terrace is ideally situated within easy walking distance of the town centre, train station and the Royal Berkshire Hospital and has always presented an imposing frontage to one of Reading's main thoroughfares and has recently undergone a £1m+ external building project that involved replacing the whole of the roof and restoration of many of its original Georgian architectural features. This apartment is unique in that from our knowledge it is the only property in the development with a full sized basement which has been set up as additional and usable living accommodation. The property has been upgraded by the current owners with accommodation comprising; a generous sitting/dining room with double doors that lead out onto a private patio area, there is a refitted, high spec. kitchen with Silestone worktops and integrated appliances, two bedrooms which are complemented by a modern shower room. The master bedroom offers access to the arches beneath the building and the apartment benefits from two arches which can also be accessed from the front of the building and are perfect for storage or as a creative usable space. The basement are is split into three separate areas and offers over 400 sq. ft. of usable living accommodation complete with a water supply and power. It has previously been used as a photography studio and offers a multitude of uses including; a gym, studio, cinema room, children’s playroom or study. The property is accessed via a set of security gates from the rear where there is an allocated parking space and well maintained communal grounds. The property further benefits from large sash windows, gas central heating and a security entry phone. The property would make an excellent first time buy, suit a young family or great investment purchase.

Albion Terrace is located on London Road a approxiamtley 150 metres to the west of the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The gated parking area and access to this apartment is from Sidmouth Street which runs between the Queens Road and London Road.
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.