Pennyroyal Court, Reading, RG1

This lovely one bedroom second floor apartment is located a short walk to Reading Train Station with its direct link to London Paddington in under 25 minutes (and soon to be on the London tube network with Crossrail and the Elizabeth Line), the Oracle shopping and entertainment complex and excellent access to the M4 at Junction 11. Set in this well maintained development the property is on the top floor and immaculately presented throughout with many improvements made by the current owners. Living accommodation comprises, a lounge/diner with a feature bay window, a contemporary fitted kitchen which was installed in 2017, modern bathroom and a double bedroom with built in wardrobes. The property further benefits from loft access, replacement windows and engineered oak flooring in the lounge and bedroom. There is also an allocated parking space and visitors parking available. This well presented home would make an excellent first time purchase or investment with a rental yield of almost 6%.

Pennyroyal Court can be found off the Berkeley Avenue opposite Rose Kiln Lane on the southern side of Reading 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.