Nelson Mews, St. Giles Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

This modern one bedroom second floor apartment is located a short walk from the Oracle shopping complex and Reading Train Station with its direct link to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and on London’s tube network with Crossrail and the Elizabeth Line. Set in this block of just 11 apartments built in 2007 the property offers lift access to the second floor where this apartment can be accessed. Living accommodation comprises a bright open plan living space with large windows at one end and a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances at the other. There is a double bedroom and contemporary bathroom. The property has wooden flooring through the living room and a carpeted bedroom. The property also benefits from an off road allocated parking space and is for sale with no chain complications. This well presented and conveniently located property would make an excellent first time purchase, investment property or pied-a-terre

St Giles Close is a few hundred meters from the Oracle and can be accessed on foot from London Street. 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.