Flat for sale on

London Road

Newbury, RG14

Martingale Chase is just off the London road, which sits at the top (North) end of Newbury with its regular market and plentiful pubs, theatre and cafes. The train line (station less than a mile away) can have you in London in less than an hour, while the A339, A4 and M4 are close at hand.

Victoria Park is less than half a mile away, as is the bulk of Newbury town centre.

Property

On the first floor, which it shares with just one other apartment.

There are two good double bedrooms, one with built-in storage.

The sitting room is a good size, with a feature gas-effect fireplace.

The kitchen is thoughtfully laid out, with tiled splashbacks and plenty of workspace.

The bathroom has a shower over bath, chrome electric towel rail and opening window with trickle vents for additional ventilation to the extractor.

There is an allocated parking space behind the building, and some unrestricted on-street parking for visitors.

Location

In the local area, you have a fantastic choice of local pubs to sample, you’re just a few miles from The Living Rainforest, unique Watermill Theatre, Newbury Racecourse and a selection of golf courses, as well as Newbury town with its variety of pubs, restaurants – including Michelin starred choices, cinema, shops and businesses. Walk through nearby Victoria Park and you reach the Kennet & Avon canal with its pretty walks in both directions.

Connections by road include the M4, A4 and A34, making it easily commutable from London, while rail links take you into London, towards Cardiff in the west, and via nearby Reading, with its newly opened Elizabeth line, to most of the country including the Heathrow and Gatwick airports. 

Schooling

According to the West Berkshire Council website, the catchment areas are:
Primary schools: The Winchcombe School and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary.

Secondary school: Trinity School.

Services

Electric heaters and hot water.
Water: Mains water.

WiFi: According to Openreach, GFast fibre at up to 224Mbps is available.

Mobile. According to Vodafone, their 5G and 5G Ultra service is “good indoors and outdoors”

Council

The local authority is West Berkshire Council, and the CT band is C.

Tenure.

The tenure is leasehold.

Years remaining – 155 years from 1 June 2004.

Ground rent – £220pa, reviewed every 25 years.

Service charge - £1465pa.

EPC rating: C. Council tax band: C, Tenure: Leasehold, Annual ground rent: £220, Annual ground rent review period (years): 25, Annual service charge: £1465, Length of lease (remaining): 135 years 2 months,