£250,000
(£314/sq. ft)
2 bed flat for saleCaversham Place, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire RG1
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
796 sq. ft
EPC Rating: C
About this property
Top Floor Apartment
Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room
Two Double Bedrooms
Kitchen
Family Bathroom
Allocated, Gated Parking Space
Communal Garden
Extended Lease of 170 Years
Walking Distance to Reading Mainline Train Station
Viewing Recommended
The property offers spacious accommodation comprising; entrance hallway with storage cupboards, open plan sitting/dining room with Juliette balcony over-looking the communal gardens, kitchen area, bedroom one which is a large room with plenty of space for fitted wardrobes, second bedroom and family bathroom.
There is an allocated, secure and gated parking space and a communal garden which has mature trees and lawn area. There is a secure entry-phone system and a lift in the building and a bike store.
EPC rating C, Council Tax Band C. Viewing is recommended.
Location
Caversham Place is an ideal location for access to local amenities in Caversham, with Caversham bridge just a couple of minutes walk from the property. There is a wide range of local independent businesses in Caversham, including cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops and a Tesco Express and Waitrose supermarket. There is a library, doctor's surgery and bus routes nearby and the newly opened Village Gym is located just over the road, and the River Thames is also a short stroll with river walks to enjoy. For commuters, Reading mainline train station which is approx. 0.5 miles, offers fast link services to London, Paddington in approx. 25 minutes as well as the Elizabeth Line giving direct access to London's West End and Canary Wharf.
Additional information
Standard construction.
Lease was originally 99 years from 1st December 2007 and has been extended by 90 years in 2025,170 years remaining expiring 1st December 2196.
Service Charge & Management Charge for 2026 - £1809.72 per annum, managed by jm Estates contracted by Home Group Housing Association.
Ground Rent - £75 per annum, rising to £125 in 2032 (25 years after commencement date).
Services - Electric heating, (no gas at property), mains water (no water meter at the property), mains sewers, mains electrics.
Broadband - There are providers in the location offering Standard and Ultrafast Broadband, including CityFibre and Virgin Media, potential purchasers are advised to check with Ofcom to get the details which may be subject to change - . Current vendor notes speeds of 350Mbps broadband provided by Virgin Media fibre to the property.
Mobile Phone - Buyers are advised to check via Ofcom (website address above), ahead of purchase as these could be subject to change.
There are registered covenants and easements in the title which prospective purchasers should seek guidance from their conveyancer. There are some legal fee's any purchaser will need to pay if purchasing the property, these figures are dated for the year of 2025 and could change, they include but not limited to - Deed of Covenant fee approx. £175+VAT, Mortgage approval fee £75+VAT, Notice Fee's £75+VAT per notice, Grant of new lease £500+VAT, Pet Licence £125+VAT, buyers should seek guidance from their conveyancer.
Please also note all measurements are approximate, the floor plan and photographs are for guidance only. We have not tested or checked any apparatus, fixtures and fittings or services. You may not publish these property details on any other website without the written permission of Fox-Beckett Independent Estate Agents.
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Tenure
Leasehold (170 years)
Service charge
£1,809 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£75
Ground rent date of next review



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