South Lake Crescent, Woodley, RG5 3DW
Listed 30 May 2026 · price reduced 27 Jul 2026 · Reading
How the price compares
Key features
- 75% Shared Ownership
- No Onward Chain
- Private balcony with elevated outlook
- Lift access to all floors
- One bedroom retirement apartment
- Walking distance to Woodley precinct and bus routes
About this home
Grapevine Estate Agents take pleasure in bringing to the market a well presented one bedroom retirement apartment situated within the popular Alexandra Court development in Woodley. Offered to the market on a 75% shared ownership basis, this bright and spacious apartment provides comfortable and secure living for the over 55’s, whilst benefiting from lift access to all floors and excellent communal facilities.
The accommodation comprises a generous entrance hall with storage cupboard, a spacious lounge/dining room with direct access onto a private balcony enjoying pleasant elevated views, a fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob, a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobe storage and a sizeable wet room designed for ease of access.
Alexandra Court is ideally positioned for convenient access to Woodley precinct, which offers an excellent selection of shops including Waitrose, Lidl, Marks & Spencer Foodhall, Costa Coffee, cafes, pharmacies and other everyday amenities. The property is also well served by regular bus routes providing access into Reading town centre and surrounding areas, whilst Reading mainline station offers direct rail services into London Paddington and access onto the Elizabeth Line.
The development itself benefits from secure entry systems, communal areas, lift access and a friendly community atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for those seeking independent retirement living in a convenient location.
EPC - C Service Charges inclusive of the Ground Rent and Shared Ownership Rent - £5400PA
Agents Note: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations mandated by the government in 2019, it is obligatory for us to verify the identity of all potential buyers. We engage the assistance of a third-party entity, Lifetime Legal, who will reach out to you directly at a mutually agreed upon time for this purpose. They will require the complete name, date of birth, and current residential address of all buyers. A nominal fee of £90, inclusive of VAT, is applicable for this service (per transaction, not per individual), payable directly to Lifetime Legal. Kindly note, we are unable to provide a memorandum of sale until the verification process is concluded.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 110 years left
- Service charge
- £5,400 per year
Floorplan
Location
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- Winnersh Triangle Station0.7 mi
- Earley Station0.7 mi
- Winnersh Station1.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in RG5 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £455k · detached £620k · flat £250k · terraced £383k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 South Lake Crescent Reading RG5 3QJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 12 Feb 2026 | £232,750 |
| 14 Alexandra Place, South Lake Crescent Reading RG5 3DW | Flat Leasehold | 19 Nov 2025 | £131,250 |
| 45 Alexandra Place, South Lake Crescent Reading RG5 3DW | Flat Leasehold | 28 Feb 2025 | £165,000 |
| 22a, South Lake Crescent Reading RG5 3QW | Flat Leasehold | 17 Jan 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 RG5
Buying costs
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Listed by Grapevine Estate Agents, Twyford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 27/07/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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