Englefield Place, Reading, RG6 1FR

Welcome to The Birches. This stylish new development in the popular area of Wokingham, offers a range of beautifully designed one and two bedroom apartments for rent and sale under shared ownership to people over 55. Giving you the freedom to live independently in your own stylish self-contained apartment, with the peace of mind that 24 hour care and support is always there when you need it, The Birches is the ideal place for older people looking for both comfort and independence. With an on-site cafe, hair salon, community lounge beautifully landscaped gardens and activity programme; you’ll have everything you need right on your doorstep, making this an engaging and social place to live. The Birches is situated less than a mile from the thriving town of Woodley, in the borough of Wokingham. Woodley is home to a range of independent shops and supermarkets, including Waitrose and Marks & Spencer. There is a market every Saturday and a monthly Farmers Market every 3rd Wednesday as well as many other events taking place throughout the year. There are several GP surgeries, dentists and a leisure centre near by. The bustling town of Reading is just two miles away, where The Oracle provides an amazing range of shops and restaurants. The historic market town of Wokingham is also just five miles away. From Woodley there are excellent rail and road links to London and Heathrow. For those of you that enjoy the great outdoors there are plenty of beautiful country parks and walk in Berkshire including, Dinton Pastures, Sonning Lock and Windsor Great Park.

Service Charges Include: 

• Grounds maintenance

• Pump maintenance/services

• Gas & boiler charges

• Fire, Health & Safety

• Fire safety works

• Communal gas, electric & water

• Third party managing agent (for wider development)

• Communal window cleaning

• Communal cleaning

• Catering for 4 x weekly lunchtime meals in canteen

• CCTV -Phone charges

• Guest suite income

• Scheme staff

• Block repairs

• Legionella

• Lift, alarm maintenance

• Buildings insurance

• Management fee

• Sinking fund

• Communal TV licence