2 bed Flat For Sale £500,000
Kennet House, 80 Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

A superb two bedroom Penthouse apartment situated in this prime location and enjoying far reaching views over Reading and the South Oxfordshire countryside. Converted from a former office building in 2015 by Messrs Crest Nicholson, on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal and within a short walk of Reading train station, with its direct link to London Paddington in just 21 minutes and 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. There is a wonderful 24ft open plan kitchen/living space which provides access to the large roof terrace which is ideal for entertaining and wraps around this 7th floor apartment, so it can be accessed from both the bedrooms. The high spec kitchen comes complete with a range of Bosch appliances and there are two designer bathrooms and built in wardrobes in both the double bedrooms. The property further benefits from a secure gated allocated parking space, lift access, and a concierge service. This fantastic apartment would suit young professionals, someone downsizing or an investor. The development has recently had it’s EWS1 (External Wall System Fire Safety) certificate signed off and benefits from a long headlease.

Location:
Kennet House overlooks the Kennet and Avon Canal and is located in the heart of the town centre on the Kings Road. Providing excellent access to Thames Valley Business Park, the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading University and the train station with its direct link to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and 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.

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 the House of Fraser and within a minute's walk there are many high-street favourites including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. In the surrounding countryside you will also find farm shops and microbreweries selling an array of local produce.
There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading.