Upcross Gardens, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

A truly wonderful two bedroom ground floor apartment built by award winning builders Millgate Homes in 2008. Once the site of the former Upcross Hotel and an Edwardian vicarage which forms part of the development, the property is approached via secure electric gates into immaculately presented communal grounds. The impressive accommodation comprises of entrance hall, superb 21ft open plan kitchen/living space with french doors to one end which open out onto the secluded southerly facing communal garden. There is a comprehensive range of built in appliances in the kitchen along with a large breakfast bar. The master bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and its own en-suite whilst the second bedroom has a built in double wardrobe and is complemented by a family bathroom. A real highlight of this superb apartment is the fact that you have direct access out onto the secluded communal garden from the sitting room, which enjoys a southerly aspect and is very secluded. In addition to this there is a secure undercroft car parking space. Situated less than a mile from Reading town centre and serving easy access to the main line train station, with access to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and is soon to be on the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) linking Reading with the City of London and Canary Wharf.

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.