Alexandra House, 169-171 Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

An impressive high spec. top floor town centre apartment in this Grade II listed Bath stone building a short walk from Reading Station and offering excellent access to Thames Valley Park and the A329(M). The property was converted in 2003 by Highfield Developments to the highest of standards and features include Cat 5 cabling, surround sound integrated speakers, light tunnels in the hallway, engineered oak flooring, high spec. bathroom and kitchen and a central vacuum point.
The property has lift access and accommodation comprises; an open plan living area with fitted kitchen area and a unique roof light allowing light into the living space during the day and being lit up in the evening acting as a superb feature. There are two bedrooms, the master with an en-suite bathroom and a further shower room. The property further benefits from a communal BBQ area, secure bicycle store and gated residents parking to the rear. The property is for sale with no onward chain and would make an excellent first time purchase, investment, second home or suit someone downsizing and requiring access to the town centre and transport links.

Alexandra House is located on Kings Road on the eastern side of Reading Town Centre. A short walk to Reading Train Station. Kings Road leads directly to the A329(M) which offers direct access on to the M4 at junction 10. 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.