Elgar Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2

Being sold for the first time in over 55 years is this delightful three bedroom Victorian riverside terrace property. The property has direct river frontage from the generous rear garden and is ideally situated with convenient access to local amenities with The Oracle less than half a mile and Reading station with its direct link to London Paddington in just over 20 minutes also an easy walk. Ground floor accommodation comprises, a generous 25ft. reception room with a wood burner, a country style kitchen/breakfast room with granite work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances. The kitchen is finished with a large feature roof light making the room bright and airy and perfect entrance to the approximately 80ft riverside garden. To the rear of the kitchen there is a utility area and bathroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a further generous bedroom with plenty of eaves storage on the top floor. This splendid home is in an idyllic setting on the River Kennet perfect yet close to the hustle and bustle of the town centre and would suit young professionals, a small family or first time buyers.

Elgar Road is located off the junction of Pell Street and Berkeley Avenue to the north and runs to Basingstoke Road to the South. Running parallel to the river Kennet and a short walk to the Oracle shopping and entertainment complex. Reading is one of the south east’s largest towns 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. There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading. Plus there are numerous bars and restaurants on the Oracle Riverside.
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 Anne’s, 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.