Upcross Gardens, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

Built in 2008 by award winning builders Millgate Homes, a superb two bedroom top floor apartment within close proximity of the town centre. Approached via secure electric gates into immaculately presented communal grounds, on the site of an Edwardian vicarage which forms part of the development and also once the site of the former Upcross Hotel. The impressive accommodation comprises: open plan living space with squared archway leading through to the fitted kitchen which has a comprehensive range of built in appliances including a microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and a pure drinking water tap. The master bedroom has an en-suite and there is a further double bedroom which is complemented by a good sized family bathroom which has a light tunnel. Being on the top floor there is a loft access hatch which leads to a partly boarded area ideal for storage and there is a water softener. To the rear of the property there is a secluded communal lawned garden, whilst to the front there are immaculate landscaped grounds and there is an undercroft car parking space and visitors parking. This superb apartment would suit professionals seeking an attractive setting close to the town centre and excellent transport links, or those looking for an excellent long-term investment.

Upcross House is located in Upcross Gardens off Berkeley Avenue on the South Western Edge of the Town Centre. Berkeley Avenue runs from Bath Road (A4) to Pell Street where it gives direct access to the A33 and the M4 at Junction 11. Reading 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 and 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 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.