Francis Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

This re-furbished three bedroom Victorian terrace house is, in our opinion, one of the finest homes of its type in this convenient location a short walk to the Oracle shopping and entertainment complex and Reading Station. Finished to the highest of standards living accommodation is arranged over three floors with a delightful 25ft open plan living space on the ground floor which opens in to a contemporary kitchen complete with an Smeg oven and gas hob, integrated Miele slimline dishwasher and Neff washing machine. To the rear of the kitchen there is a modern bathroom suite with underfloor heating. A low maintenance tiered garden with artificial lawn and a raised deck perfect for entertaining can be accessed from the kitchen. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes. The loft has been converted to create a third bedroom which is accessed via a staircase from the rear first floor bedroom. This third bedroom can be used as part of a split level bedroom/dressing room/study suite or even children’s playroom/nursery. This well presented house would suit young professionals, make a great first time purchase or investment.

Francis Street is located to the South of Reading Town Centre and can be found off Elgar Road. Walking distance to Reading Town Centre as well as Basingstoke Road in South Reading the location is well suited to people requiring access to the Town Centre or South Reading and the M4 at junction 11. The area is made up of predominantly Victorian terrace properties housing young professionals and families.
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.