No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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£152,500
Added > 14 days

2 bedroom flat for sale

Northcourt Avenue, Reading
Retirement
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Flat
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
581 sq ft / 54 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Band E
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
In probably the best position in the entire development a rarely available two bed retirement apartment for the over 55's is situated on the second floor with lift access and being at the front of the development overlooks communal gardens from its BALCONY. Marlborough House is conveniently situated just over one mile from Reading town centre with easy access via public transport. Local shops are within 200 yards. The development was built in the mid 1990's and is generally regarded as one of the most desirable retirement developments in Reading. Early viewing is strongly recommended.

RECEPTION HALL:
The property is entered via double doors and there is a good size reception area with a staircase and lift to the first and second floors, door to the courtyard garden and spacious seating area, manager's office.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:
A spacious landing with doors to covered passage leading to several flats including number 23. Front door to,

ENTRANCE HALL:
Two good size storage cupboards, large airing cupboard, entry phone, doors to all rooms.

LOUNGE/DINER: - 3.58m (11'9") x 4.81m (15'9") Max
Adam style fireplace surround, double glazed door to BALCONY, double glazed side windows, radiator, wall light points.

KITCHEN: - 2.62m (8'7") Max x 2.88m (9'5")
A comprehensively fitted kitchen with excellent range of eye and base level drawer and cupboard units, single drainer sink with mixer tap, roll edge work surfaces, electric hob, electric oven, extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine, part tiled walls, double glazed window, radiator.

BEDROOM ONE: - 2.84m (9'4") x 4.7m (15'5") Max
Double folding door wardrobe, double glazed window, radiator.

BEDROOM TWO: - 2.79m (9'2") x 1.98m (6'6")
Built in cupboard, double glazed window, radiator, access to loft space.

SHOWER ROOM:
Modern suite comprising 1700mm fully tiled shower cubicle, vanity unit wash hand basin inset, drawer under, low level WC, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

COMMUNAL GARDENS:
The property is set amidst mature, landscaped grounds which are well maintained. There is a central courtyard which is great for meeting up with other residents and the main garden to the rear has a generous lawn with flower and shrub borders. There is a communal PARKING area.

MISCELLANEOUS:
There is a residents lounge on the second floor with lift access and the house manager is in residence for 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday. All flats have emergency pull cords. The service charge for 2024/2025 is £423.99 per month and includes all maintenance and the ground rent. The remaining lease is 90 years.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Purchasers must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 5, 2022

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    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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