Skylark House, Drake Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG2

Offered to the market with no onward chain, a superb second floor two double bedroom apartment, built by Berkeley Homes in 2016. Situated in the ever popular Kennet Island development, conveniently located close to J11 of the M4 and Green Park and offering excellent access in to Reading Town Centre with regular bus services and cycle routes. Creating a focal point for the Kennet Island community is the Piazza, home to a good range of shops, a child day care nursery, the Island Lounge licensed café called 'Fidget and Bob', convenience store, private hospital and the Hilton Hotel. The superb well-appointed accommodation comprises entrance hall, open plan kitchen/living space, master bedroom with en- suite and there is a further double bedroom which is complemented by a bathroom. The property further benefits from built in wardrobes to both bedrooms, secure allocated parking and lift access. The property would make an excellent first time or investment purchase and benefits from a long lease.

Kennet Island is located off of the A33, the main road leading from junction 11 of the M4 into Reading Town Centre. Green Park and the Madjeski Stadium are near by and are well situated for young professionals and families alike. Creating a focal point for the Kennet Island community is the Piazza, home to a good range of shops, a child day care nursery, the Island Lounge licensed café called 'Fidget and Bob', convenience store, private hospital and the Hilton Hotel.
Reading is one of the south east’s largest towns just over 20 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so. Reading is home to many of the city’s commuters and has excellent road links to Heathrow, Oxford, Swindon 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 House of Fraser and Hugo Boss 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 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.