Longships Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG2

Offered to the market with no onward chain and situated on this sought-after development, a superb opportunity to acquire this well presented two bedroom end of terrace home constructed by Berkeley Homes in 2012. Kennet Island provides an established and attractive community within easy reach of Reading town centre, Green Park and J11 of the M4. Creating a focal point for the Kennet Island community is the Piazza which is home to a good range of shops including a child day care nursery, FIT@KI fitness centre, the Island Lounge and a licensed café called 'fidget and bob', convenience store, a private hospital and the Hilton Hotel.
Internally comprising entrance hall, cloakroom, modern kitchen with integrated appliances and there is a good sized sitting/dining room with french doors opening out onto the rear garden. To the first floor the master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and bedroom two has an ensuite shower. Further benefits include driveway parking, visitor permit for a second car and a private rear garden. This property would make an excellent first time or investment purchase.

Kennet Island is located off of the A33, the main road leading from junction 11 of the M4 into Reading Town Centre. Close to Green Park and the Madjeski Stadium the development is well situated for young professionals and families alike. There are plenty of amenities on the doorstep including the FIT@KI gym, the Island Lounge Café, Hudsons convenience store and the Little Kingdom Daycare nursery. There is also the Hilton Hotel with all of its facilities including the LivingWell gym with a swimming pool, steam room and sauna.
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 Reading Blue Coat 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.