Crown House is located in Reading city centre, offering a highly convenient setting for student life. The University of Reading is around a 21-minute walk away, while a bus stop is around 1 minute away and Reading Railway Station can be reached in approximately 14 minutes on foot. The surrounding area includes Tesco, The Oracle shopping centre, Sainsbury’s, Broad Street Mall, Reading Museum, as well as a wide range of bars, restaurants and shops, making everyday shopping, commuting to class and leisure activities easy to manage.
The accommodation opened in 2010 and offers around 99 student beds across seven floors, creating a relatively quiet and more intimate living atmosphere. Crown House provides a range of room types, including Single Rooms, En-suite rooms and Studio rooms, making it suitable for different budgets and living preferences. Single Rooms and En-suite rooms are suitable for students who enjoy a shared living atmosphere with friends or flatmates, while Studio rooms are better suited to those who prefer independent living and more private space.
Residents benefit from practical communal facilities designed for study, relaxation and social life. The property includes a communal lounge, study room, games area, laundry facilities and paid parking. The communal lounge is equipped with a free pool table, table tennis, comfortable sofas and a TV, giving students a relaxed space to unwind and socialise, while the study room provides a quieter environment for revision and coursework. The building also provides Wi-Fi, on-site security, electronic key card access, CCTV coverage, property management, a maintenance team, cleaning services, lifts and accessible facilities. Overall, Crown House is well suited to students who want to live in Reading city centre and value everyday convenience, flexible room choices and shared social spaces.