Essex Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG2

Listed 2 Jul 2026 · price reduced 25 Aug 2026 · Reading
Set in this sought after location, convenient for Town Centre and many local amenities is this stunning apartment with open living / dining / kitchen area, large windows and doors providing natural light, two double bedrooms, ensuite and principle bathroom, allocated parking and communal grounds.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this exceptional two double bedroom apartment is presented in truly immaculate condition, having been cherished by the same owner since new. Beautifully maintained throughout, the property feels every bit as fresh and pristine as the day it was first occupied.
The accommodation is both spacious and beautifully proportioned, comprising a welcoming entrance hall leading to an impressive open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Large windows and a Juliet balcony allow natural light to pour into the room, creating a bright, airy and inviting space that is equally suited to relaxing and entertaining.
There are two generous double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes and a contemporary en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is an excellent size and is complemented access to a stylish, well-appointed family bathroom.
Further benefits include an allocated parking space, ample visitor parking and beautifully maintained communal grounds including a play park. The development enjoys an abundance of green open spaces, creating an attractive and peaceful environment that sets it apart from many modern apartment developments.
Ideally positioned on Coley Avenue, the property offers excellent access to Reading town centre, Reading West station and Reading mainline station, with fast services to London via the Elizabeth Line and Great Western Railway. The Oracle shopping centre, an excellent choice of restaurants, cafés, gyms and riverside walks are all within easy reach.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase an apartment that has been cared for to an exceptional standard from new. Combining immaculate presentation, generous accommodation, plentiful natural light, allocated parking, attractive surroundings and no onward chain, it is an outstanding home for first-time buyers, professionals, downsizers and investors alike.
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Median sold prices in RG1 over the last 12 months: flat £227k · terraced £322k · semi-detached £430k · detached £585k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LN | Detached Freehold | 14 Sept 2026 | £499,000 |
| 76 Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6FJ | Terraced Freehold | 31 Oct 2025 | £503,750 |
| 34 Berkeley Court, Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LH | Flat Leasehold | 10 Oct 2025 | £175,000 |
| Flat 8, 80, Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6FJ | Flat Leasehold | 8 Aug 2025 | £265,000 |
| 50 Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LN | Detached Freehold | 7 Aug 2025 | £450,000 |
| Flat 12, Nightingale House, 36, Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LU | Flat Leasehold | 1 Jul 2025 | £220,000 |
| 97 Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LT | Semi-detached Freehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £425,000 |
| Flat 6, 41, Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LL | Flat Leasehold | 27 Mar 2025 | £285,000 |
| 15 Berkeley Court, Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LH | Flat Leasehold | 27 Mar 2025 | £226,250 |
| 33 Berkeley Court, Coley Avenue Reading RG1 6LH | Flat Leasehold | 29 Jul 2024 | £180,000 |
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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 Chancellors, Reading on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 25/08/2026.
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