Property for sale in Reading RG8, 2 Bedroom

A magnificent 2/3 bedroom first floor apartment in a perfect setting with views over the river and close to the village centre. The property is located on a purpose-built retirement development for the over 55s. Management services are provided by Cognatum Estates, a not-for-profit organisation and one of the uk's leading companies in retirement housing.

Thames Bank is in one of England’s most celebrated riverside villages, next to the 5,000 year old Ridgeway Path, which is reputed to be the oldest road in Britain. Set in two acres of grounds and with over 100 yards of private river frontage and moorings, the Edwardian-inspired apartments have stunning views over the river and water meadows towards Streatley Hill. Through a 19th-Century archway is a landscaped courtyard with cottages converted from the original stables. All the properties have secure underground garaging, and there is a boathouse for storage of river craft.

Goring-on-Thames is a popular and active village, with a wide variety of shops ranging from a post office, chemist and supermarket to other independent food and antique shops. There is also an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants and a beautiful church. The area is popular for walkers, with the Thames Path on the doorstep, and there is a station with a regular service to Oxford and London. In addition to the number of pretty, tranquil villages nearby, the larger towns of Newbury, Reading and High Wycombe are all within 30 miles.

Cognatum Estates maintains, repairs and insures all the buildings, arranges the window cleaning and refuse collection and tends to the gardens and grounds thereby freeing owners and residents from these responsibilities. There is a personal alarm system in each property and a visiting estate manager is on hand to provide support and help when needed.

The cost of providing these services is shared equally between all properties. There are no restrictions on owning a property except that one resident must be over 55 years of age.

999 year lease (from 1984). No ground rent.

For viewings please contact the Estate Manager