Hermitage, Chatham Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

This bright contemporary ninth floor two bedroom apartment offers far reaching views over Reading and the South Oxfordshire countryside and comes complete with a secure gated under-croft parking space. Located in the heart of Reading town centre, an easy walk to Reading train station with its direct links to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes (now also on the Tube Network and the Elizabeth Line linking Reading with the City of London and Canary Wharf). The property comprises a spacious 25ft. open plan living space with floor to ceiling windows offering excellent views over Reading's rooftops. There is a high spec. fitted kitchen with a range of integrated appliances at one end of this room. There are two double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes and one with a modern en-suite shower room. There is a second bathroom suite, ample storage, including a utility cupboard. The property further benefits from lift access, well-kept maintained communal areas, a concierge, video entry phone system and a secure allocated under-croft parking space in the gated car park. This impressive well-appointed apartment will appeal to young professionals, downsizers and investors seeking a prime location.

Hermitage is located in the Chatham Place Development on the western side of Reading Town Centre and a short walk from Reading Station. Chatham Place is the landmark re-development of the West end of Reading's Town Centre. 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.