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The Huntley, Carmelite Drive, Reading

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

890 sq ft

83 sq m

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Key features

  • 2 Bedrooms, principal with en suite and dressing room; 2nd bedroom with balcony
  • 18'9 Living room with balcony
  • Fitted kitchen-dining room
  • Gated access to allocated parking; Well-kept communal gardens
  • Residents lift; Entry phone system
  • Well-presented throughout: Excellent transport links by road & rail

Description

This impressive apartment is located on the 1st floor of this highly popular development, built within the grounds of a former Carmelite monastery. Conveniently positioned on the outskirts of the town centre yet within convenient reach of amenities. Occupying a first floor position with the advantage of a southerly aspect, the generously appointed living space is complemented by double doors from each bedroom and the sitting room, opening on to private balconies overlooking the well-kept communal gardens. The specification and finish is to a high standard and the communal areas complement the apartment which will appeal to purchasers seeking a home in a quiet setting with excellent transport links and security. The apartment is being sold with the benefit of no onward chain.

Communal Grounds - The development has gated access to the residents communal gardens which are laid to lawn with mature borders providing privacy and screening with pathways and well stocked shrub beds.

Parking - The apartment has an allocated parking space in the residents external parking area which is accessed by electric gates.

Lease Information - Years remaining: 976
Service charge: £1,960 every 6 months
Ground rent: £100 per annum
Ground rent review period: Reviewed every 21 years, the next review date is in 2043 Linked to value of building but subject to a test based on the Rent Act 1977 and Housing Act 1980 determined by an expert arbitrator

LEASE NOTE: Lease and service charge details are provided as a guide and are based on information supplied by the seller

Additional Information (Part B) - Services:
Gas - mains
Water – mains
Drainage – mains
Electricity - mains
Heating - Gas central heating

Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom):
Superfast - Fibre to the cabinet (FTTC)
For an indication of specific speeds and supply of broadband and mobile, we recommend buyers go to the Ofcom website “Broadband and mobile coverage checker”

Additional Information (Part C) - External Wall System Fire Review certificate (EWs1)
The building has an EWs1 rating of A1

Flooding
We understand the flood risk summary for the the area around the property is considered high risk for surface water flooding, for further information please check the gov.uk website "long term flood risk"

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The Huntley, Carmelite Drive, Reading

Tenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.

GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.

£100 per year (Ask agent about the review period)When and how often your ground rent will be reviewed.Read more about ground rent review period in our glossary page.

ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.

£3920

LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.

976 years left

Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.

Band: D

The Huntley, Carmelite Drive, Reading

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Reading West Station0.5 miles
  • Reading Station1.3 miles
  • Reading Green Park Station1.5 miles
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Haslams Estate Agents, Reading

159 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE

Haslams Estate Agents, Reading
Haslams Estate Agents
About Us

Haslams Estate Agents is an independent, multi-award-winning agent located in the centre of Reading, Berkshire. With over a lifetime's experience, Haslams has been trusted to sell and let homes around the Thames Valley for over 185 years.

Our team of industry professionals have extensive knowledge in the Reading property market and all live in and around the area, allowing for up-to-date, expert advice.

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