Coley Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

A superb basement conversion apartment situated in this sought after conservation area, within walking distance of the town centre and mainline train station which offers a direct link to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes (and is soon to be on the London tube network with Crossrail and the Elizabeth Line). Steps lead down to your main front door which leads you straight into the main reception room. There is a superb refitted Ikea kitchen which was put in three years ago which has under floor heating. Leading off from the main reception room is a study area, ideal for those working from home and there is a good sized double bedroom which serves direct access out onto the communal garden. In addition to this there is a wonderful refitted bathroom which has under floor heating and was fitted three years ago. To the rear of the property there is a lovely secluded communal garden which has a very useful communal storage area, ideal for keeping bikes and garden furniture, whilst to the rear there are steps that lead down to the secure gated off road parking area which is accessed via Field Road. This property would make an excellent first time or investment purchase, benefitting from being share of freehold and having a long lease of over 900 + years.

Coley Hill is on the South West edge of Reading town centre. Reading is one of the south east's largest towns just over 20 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 excellent road and rail links to Heathrow, Oxford, Basingstoke, Swindon 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 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.