Flat for sale in Luscinia View, Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1

Offered to the market with no onward chain is this delightful, purpose built apartment occupying the 2nd floor of this modern development overlooking Kings Meadow. The property is on the edge of Reading town centre set by the banks of the River Thames and just a few minutes’ walk to Reading train station. Well planned accommodation incorporates two bedrooms, the master with en-suite bathroom; there is an open-plan living area incorporating a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a generous wrap around balcony overlooking Kings Meadow. The property also benefits from a video entry phone system, a lift and allocated off road parking. There are well maintained communal gardens surrounding the development. This well presented apartment would make an excellent first time purchase, suit downsizers or a great investment with a rental yield in excess of 6%

Location: Luscinia View can be found on Napier Road which runs between the junction of Vastern Road and Forbury to the west and Tesco express to the east. Kings Meadow on the banks of the River Thames is situated on the northern edge of the development. The town centre and the Reading Station are an easy walk. 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. There are excellent road or rail 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 and a great selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and the Vue cinema set along the banks of the River Kennet. There are many high-street favourites including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer close by too. There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading. 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 Bluecoat 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. There are almost 23,000 students from all over the globe.