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On Yer Bike: New Development Close to Reading’s Best Cycle Routes
With 8.5 million people in England reporting to cycle more than once a week, two-wheeled travelling is becoming increasingly popular across the country.
Perfect for bike enthusiasts, L&Q at Huntley Wharf in Reading is a brand-new cycle-friendly development offering cycle storage and access to some excellent cycle routes. A short bike ride away from some of the area’s top sights, the development is well-catered for when it comes to getting around on two wheels.
Situated on the banks of the River Kennet, L&Q at Huntley Wharf is a collection of one- and two- bedroom Shared Ownership apartments, which form part of a new urban district. At the heart of the development, a central riverside plaza will be home to an array of new amenities, including a local store, nursery and gym, as well as beautifully landscaped podium gardens which are already open. Homes are ready to move into now, and come complete with modern interiors and most homes benefit from private outside space.
We’ve rounded up five fantastic destinations within a cycling distance of L&Q at Huntley Wharf….
Just a quick three-minute cycle from the development, Reading’s town centre is ready to be explored. For foodies, Reading brings together great restaurants and lively pubs and bars. Pedestrianised Broad Street and the surrounding roads are home to an array of eateries, coffee shops and takeaways as well as the twice weekly street food market in Market Place.
Following the river from the development, a four-minute cycle towards town reaches Forbury Gardens and the ruins of Reading Abbey. A historical landmark for Reading, Abbey Quarter has 900 years of history - including the ruins of Reading’s royal abbey and burial place of King Henry I.
For more ambitious bikers, a 45-minute ride away, to the Northwest of Reading is Basildon Park, a National Trust Georgian mansion surrounded by beautiful parkland. The 400-acre park site has four waymarked walks to explore as well as the remains of a World War Two Nissen Hut, formal gardens and a tearoom. Lovingly restored, the house and gardens are open all round for visitors, the perfect day trip from Reading.
Prices for homes currently available at L&Q at Huntley Wharf start from £71,875 for a 25% share of a
one-bedroom Shared Ownership apartment (Full Market Value: £287,500).
For more information, please visit: https://lqhomes.com/huntleywharf/
