Eldon Lodge, 196-200 Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

This two bedroom apartment in this Grade II listed Georgian bath stone building was Converted to an exceptional standard by TA Fisher in 2006. Set in the popular Eldon Road conservation area is a it is a short walk to Reading train station (with direct links to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes), the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the Oracle shopping and entertainment complex as well as offering access to the M4 at both junctions 10 (via the A329M) and junction 11. The property is on the ground floor and comprises; two double bedrooms, the master with an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has double doors opening on to a small terrace. There is a dual aspect lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen with a full range of integrated appliances and a further bathroom. The property further benefits from secure gated off road parking and gas central heating and is available for sale with no chain complications.

Location:
Eldon Lodge is perfect for those wanting to take advantage of Reading's bustling town centre and is only a 10 minute walk to the train station. Located on the corner of Kings Road and Eldon Road in the Eldon Road conservation area.

Reading is one of the south east's largest towns and an important commercial hub with many multinationals choosing Reading for their European headquarters. Only 25 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so, Reading is home to many of the city's commuters. Reading also has easy links by road or rail to Swindon, Oxford, Basingstoke, Heathrow 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 Debenhams and House of Fraser and within a minute's walk there are many high-street favourites including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. In the surrounding countryside you will also find farm shops and microbreweries selling an array of local produce.

There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading. We recommend the award-winning London Street Brasserie, Jamie's Italian and Carluccios in the town centre. Fine dining can be found at Forbury's, the Michelin starred, L'Ortolan and the French Horn at Sonning on the outskirts of the town. Plus there are numerous bars and restaurants on the Oracle Riverside. For daytime refuelling, the town centre offers many coffee shops and lunch stops including some lovely independents such Picnic, Lincoln Coffee House, Panino Café, Perry's Caribbean cafe and Workhouse Coffee. These are complemented by all the usual names such as Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Pret a Manger.

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.