1 bed Flat For Sale £200,000
Garrard Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

Offered to the market with no onward chain, a larger than average modern one bedroom second floor apartment situated opposite the train station, in the heart of the town centre. Positioned within the soon to be built and up-and-coming Station Hill development area, with its array of planned shops, restaurants and business centres. Internally comprising open plan kitchen/living space, comprehensive range of Bosch built in appliances and there is a separate built in double cupboard to one corner which houses the washer/dryer. In addition to this there is a double bedroom which is complemented by a shower room. The property further benefits from a video phone system, a recently installed lift keypad system and a door fob system for added security. This superb apartment with a rental yield of £15,000 pa would make an excellent investment or first time purchase. Reading train station has a direct link to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes and is on London’s tube network with Crossrail and the Elizabeth Line.

Location:
Garrard Street is located opposite Reading Station and adjacent to the Station Hill development in Reading Town Centre.

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. Reading is home to many of the city's commuters and has excellent links to Heathrow, Oxford, Basingstoke, Swindon 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.