Cheapside, Reading, RG1 7AJ
Listed 24 Sept 2026 · price reduced 5 Nov 2026 · Reading
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Key features
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Two Bathrooms
- Master Bedroom with En-Suite
- Open-Plan Living and Kitchen Area
- Second-Floor Apartment
- Lift Access
- Secure Entry System
- Walking Distance to Reading Station
- Close to The Oracle and Broad Street
- EPC Rating B
About this home
Set within The Picture House in the heart of Reading, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers a practical modern layout together with excellent access to the town centre, mainline station and a wide range of everyday amenities.
Located on the second floor, the apartment features an open-plan living and kitchen area, creating a sociable space for relaxing, dining and entertaining. The Master bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom is served by a separate bathroom. The development also benefits from lift access and a secure entry system.
The Picture House occupies a highly convenient central Reading location, within easy walking distance of Broad Street, Broad Street Mall and The Oracle, providing an extensive choice of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities. M&S Foodhall, John Lewis, Blue Collar Corner, The Hexagon and the riverside dining around The Oracle are all close by, while Forbury Gardens, the historic Abbey Ruins and riverside walks offer attractive outdoor spaces nearby.
Reading Station is within walking distance and provides fast mainline services to London Paddington, as well as direct Elizabeth line connections across central London. Direct rail services also connect Reading with Oxford, Basingstoke and other major destinations, making the location particularly convenient for commuters.
Road connections are equally practical, with straightforward access to the A33, A4 and M4. RailAir services from Reading Station also provide convenient connections to Heathrow Airport. With an EPC rating of B and an exceptionally convenient town-centre setting, the apartment combines modern living with strong transport links and excellent access to local amenities.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 678 sq ft / 63 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 101 years left
- Ground rent
- £200 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £3,200 per year
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Reading Station0.3 mi
- Reading West Station0.6 mi
- Reading Green Park Station2.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in RG1 over the last 12 months: flat £227k · terraced £322k · semi-detached £430k · detached £585k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6, The Picture House, Cheapside Reading RG1 7AB | Flat Leasehold | 8 Jul 2026 | £200,000 |
| Flat 2, Oxford House, Cheapside Reading RG1 7AA | Flat Leasehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £215,000 |
| Flat 23, The Picture House, Cheapside Reading RG1 7AB | Flat Leasehold | 26 Mar 2026 | £257,000 |
| Flat 20, The Picture House, Cheapside Reading RG1 7AB | Flat Leasehold | 20 Aug 2025 | £170,000 |
| Flat 5, Oxford House, Cheapside Reading RG1 7AA | Flat Leasehold | 25 Jun 2025 | £154,000 |
| Flat 5, The Picture House, Cheapside Reading RG1 7AB | Flat Leasehold | 11 Oct 2024 | £260,000 |
| Flat 22, The Picture House, Cheapside Reading RG1 7AB | Flat Leasehold | 22 May 2024 | £220,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in RG1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Perfect Pillars, Reading on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 05/11/2026.
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