Kennet Street, Reading, RG1

This superb two bedroom fourth floor apartment is conveniently located a short walk from Reading Station with its direct links to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and soon to be on London's tube network with the Elizabeth Line and Crossrail. This spacious apartment is set in an elevated position overlooking Reading's rooftops and has access to a large roof terrace on the fifth floor of this modern development. The property boasts a generous open plan living space with a southerly outlook, with the large windows creating a bright and airy living space. There is a high spec. fitted kitchen with a range of integrated appliances and granite work surfaces. The two double bedrooms face North on the quieter side of the building and give glimpses of the River Kennet. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and there is a further contemporary bathroom. The property was constructed by Crest Nicholson in circa 2006 and benefits from a secure under croft parking space and lift access to all floors as well as ample storage from the entrance hall. This lovely apartment would make an excellent first time or investment purchase.

Kennet Street runs between Watlington Street to its west and Queens Road to its east in the heart of Reading Town Centre and just over 200 meters from the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
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. Home to many of the city's commuters there are excellent road or rail links 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.