The Waterside Collection forms part of Bankside Gardens, a contemporary residential development by St Edward in Green Park, Reading. Located just minutes from central Reading, the development combines modern urban living with a lakeside setting surrounded by extensive parkland and landscaped green spaces. Bankside Gardens comprises seven residential buildings positioned around a tranquil lake, creating a residential environment designed around greenery, water and connectivity.
The Waterside Collection specifically comprises Nos. 2, 3 and 7 at Bankside Gardens. All three buildings are positioned close to the lake and contain stylish one and two-bedroom apartments. Nos. 2 and 3 each comprise 40 homes, while No. 7 contains 69 homes. Every apartment includes a private terrace or balcony, with views overlooking either the lake or the landscaped gardens. The site plan on page 23 illustrates the three buildings clustered on the western side of the lake, close to landscaped gardens and the development’s central residents’ facilities.
Residents at Bankside Gardens benefit from an extensive range of private amenities. These include a co-working studio, concierge service, residents-only cinema room, state-of-the-art gym and landscaped gardens. The main residents’ facilities are located within the Station Pavilion, while the landscaped gardens were designed by award-winning landscape architects Macfarlane Associates. Together, these facilities provide spaces for working, exercise, entertainment and relaxation within the development itself.
The development also forms part of the wider Green Park community. Green Park Village is located a short walk away, while Green Park Business Park extends across more than 195 acres of mature landscaping and has its own lake. The business park provides additional amenities including a gym with swimming pool, restaurants, retail facilities and walking routes around Longwater Lake. Green Park Village also includes a primary school and Market Square with local amenities.
Bankside Gardens is well connected to Reading, London and the wider region by rail and road. Reading Green Park railway station is located on-site and provides direct access to Reading, from where mainline services connect to London Paddington. The brochure gives an approximate journey time of six minutes from Reading Green Park to Reading and 23 minutes from Reading to Paddington. Road connections are also strong, with the M4 approximately seven minutes away by car, Heathrow around 35 minutes and London around 58 minutes under the travel estimates used in the brochure.
Reading itself provides a broad range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities. The town includes riverside paths, cycleways and parks such as Forbury Gardens and Prospect Park, alongside entertainment venues, cinemas, live music and restaurants. The Oracle Shopping Centre provides a major retail destination in the town centre. The surrounding region also offers convenient access to destinations such as Windsor, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow and Royal Ascot.
The apartments themselves are designed around contemporary interiors and private outdoor space. Kitchens feature composite stone worktops and integrated appliances, while bedrooms include fitted carpets and contemporary finishes. Bathrooms and en suites incorporate modern wall and floor finishes with mirrored storage. Each apartment has its own private terrace or balcony, providing additional outdoor living space and views towards either the lake or landscaped gardens.
Overall, The Waterside Collection combines a lakeside residential setting with landscaped surroundings, private residents’ amenities and convenient connections to Reading and London. Its position within the wider Green Park neighbourhood gives residents access to both the natural environment and an established business and residential community, while the on-site station, co-working facilities, gym, cinema and concierge contribute to a self-contained contemporary living environment.
