Russell Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

Offered to the market with no onward chain, a one bedroom top floor apartment superbly located on this well-regarded road in the Russell St/Castle Hill conservation area within a few minutes' walk of the town centre and train station with its direct links to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and is soon to be on the tube network with the opening of Crossrail and the Elizabeth Line linking Reading to Canary Wharf and the City of London. Internally the accommodation comprises of an open plan living/dining area, modern fitted kitchen and a double bedroom which is complemented by a bathroom. Externally the property further benefits from a Share of freehold, residents parking, a communal garden and a store room. This property would make an excellent first time purchase or investment opportunity.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, a one bedroom top floor apartment superbly located on this well-regarded road in the Russell St/Castle Hill conservation area within a few minutes' walk of the town centre and train station with its direct links to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and is soon to be on the tube network with the opening of Crossrail and the Elizabeth Line linking Reading to Canary Wharf and the City of London. Internally the accommodation comprises of an open plan living/dining area, modern fitted kitchen and a double bedroom which is complemented by a bathroom. Externally the property further benefits from a Share of freehol residents parking, a communal garden and a store room. This property would make an excellent first time purchase or investment opportunity.

Russell Street is located between the Oxford Road and Tilehurst Road on the Western edge of Reading Town Centre a short walk to Reading Station and the Town Centre's shops. Reading West Train Station is under half a mile away and gives direct access to Newbury and Oxford. Reading town centre which is one of the south east's largest towns just over 20 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so. Reading is home to many of the city's commuters and has excellent rail and road links to Oxford, Heathrow, Basingstoke 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 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.