The Maltings, Newbury £158,000

An nicely presented one bedroom first floor retirement apartment, situated in the heart of Newbury and within walking distance of the shops and the railway station. The property has been updated by its current owner and offers spacious light and airy accommodation comprising:- communal entrance with an elevator affording access to the upper floors, reception hallway with large airing cupboard, lounge/dining room, archway to an open plan kitchen, a double bedroom and a re-fitted bathroom. The sellers have also laid new carpet and redecorated throughout.

The Maltings is a highly sought after retirement complex situated in an ideal location, just a stone's throw from the shops in Newbury town centre, and the Kennet and Avon Canal. As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. Newbury is the headquarters of Vodafone UK and offers a railway station on the direct line to London Paddington. There are also excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway, a convenient commute for those working in Reading, Oxford, and Southampton.