Reading · RG1
Berkeley Avenue, Reading
Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1
Originally listed at £280,000
Stylish 1-bedroom riverside apartment with open-plan living, private balcony, landscaped gardens, secure parking and no onward chain. A superb first home, investment or downsizing opportunity in central Reading.
The home, in the agent’s words
- A superb lifestyle apartment combining modern living, peaceful surroundings and exceptional convenience in one of Reading's most desirable developments.
- No onward chain, making this an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors seeking a straightforward move.
- Spacious 541 sq.ft. 1st floor apartment with bright open-plan living and a superb connection to the outdoors.
- Private balcony overlooking beautifully landscaped communal gardens, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing after work.
- Contemporary fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, generous worktop space and ample storage for modern living.
- Secure allocated undercroft parking with remote-controlled gated access, providing convenience, security and peace of mind.
- Walking distance to Reading station, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, with excellent road links via the A33 and M4.
- Excellent investment opportunity, offering strong rental appeal close to Reading town centre, Green Park and the mainline station.
- Beautiful riverside setting with access to landscaped gardens and scenic walks along the River Kennet.
- Secure gated development with video entry system, lift access and allocated undercroft parking.
Read the full agent description
This beautifully presented one-bedroom apartment occupies a peaceful position within the highly regarded Riverside development, offering an exceptional combination of contemporary living, beautifully landscaped communal gardens and a picturesque riverside setting. Beautifully maintained throughout, the apartment is perfectly suited to first-time buyers, professionals, downsizers or investors seeking a low-maintenance home in one of Reading's most desirable central locations.
At the heart of the home is an impressive 20ft open-plan living space, seamlessly combining the sitting room, dining area and contemporary kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling glazing fills the apartment with natural light, whilst sliding doors open directly onto a private balcony, creating a wonderful extension of the living space and providing a peaceful outlook across the landscaped gardens.
The stylish kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of high-gloss units, complemented by integrated appliances, generous work surfaces and ample storage, making it equally suited to everyday living and entertaining.
The spacious double bedroom enjoys a tranquil outlook and benefits from fitted mirrored wardrobes, whilst the beautifully appointed bathroom is finished to a high specification, featuring a modern white suite with vanity storage, bath with shower over and contemporary tiling.
A particular feature of Riverside is its beautifully maintained communal grounds, where residents can enjoy landscaped gardens, mature planting, seating areas and attractive riverside walks along the River Kennet, creating a lifestyle rarely associated with such a central location.
Further benefits include secure allocated undercroft parking with remote-controlled gated access, lift service, secure entry system and beautifully presented communal areas. Offered to the market with no onward chain, this exceptional apartment represents an outstanding opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers and investors alike, combining modern convenience with an enviable riverside lifestyle just moments from Reading town centre and mainline railway station
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Getting about
0.7 milesto Reading Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 7.4 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 11.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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