The Berkshire
501 Washington St,
Reading, PA 19601
$1,500 - $2,500
Studio - 2 Beds
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Oakshire Senior Apartments
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1BR/1BA
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2BR/1BA
Oakshire Senior Apartments
350 Lackawanna St,
Reading,
PA
19601
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About Oakshire Senior Apartments
At Oakshire Senior Apartments in Berks County, you will love our one and two bedroom smoke free apartment homes with ceiling fans, fully equipped energy efficient all-electric kitchens, extra storage lockers, and patios and balconies for the best in senior living. Bring your own washer and dryer as every apartment has connections or use one of our three laundry facilities. Voted "Berks Best Choice" for Senior Living, our pet friendly community features a fitness center with free weights, Solarium with Billiard, Air Hockey and over 100 jigsaw puzzles, arts and crafts room, 15 seat theater room, hair salon, package receiving,and recycling program. There is always something to do at Oakshire Senior Apartments. Conveniently located with access to all major highways, Santander Arena, Goggle Works, Albright College, and the Reading Art Museum, Oakshire Senior Apartments is the ideal address for convenient access to the area’s finest restaurants, entertainment and shopping.
Oakshire Senior Apartments is an apartment community located in Berks County and the 19601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Reading attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Dishwasher
- Patio or Balcony
- Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Washer and Dryer Connections in the Apartment
- 15 Seat Theater Room
- Vertical and Mini Blinds
- Electronic Thermostat
- Off Street Parking
- Wheel Chair Accessible Amenities
- City Skyline, Mountain or Wooded Views
- Disposal
- Electric Stove with Self Cleaning Oven
- Stylish Wall to Wall Carpeting
- *Hardwood Faux Floors
- *Walk-In Closets
- Arts and Craft Room
- Central Heating and Air Conditioning
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free Community
- *Wheelchair Access
- Ceiling Fan
- Individual Storage Lockers
- Nurse Emergency Call System
- Recreation Room
- Recycling
- Cable Ready
- Double Basin Kitchen Sink
- Library (Rooms)
- Linen Closets
- Online Payments
- Smoke Free Apartments
- Spacious and Inviting Floor Plans
- Hair Salon on Premises
- Planned Programs and Social Activities
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Clubhouse
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Gated
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Recreation Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
Location
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Glenside, located on Reading's northwest side between the Schuylkill River and Tulpehocken Creek, is the ideal suburban community -- minutes from downtown, yet providing peaceful, family-friendly communities and amazing river views. Reading Regional Airport is directly north of Glenside, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is located on the west side of the neighborhood.
If you love being outside, you'll appreciate the parks and golf courses in Glenside. This neighborhood contains the Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park, a large park along the creek with scenic hiking trails. Berkshire Country Club is located along Berkshire Drive near the river for golfers, and for those who enjoy community events, Gring's Mill Park has an amphitheater and hosts concerts and performing arts.
Learn more about living in Glenside
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
Oakshire Senior Apartments is within 4 minutes or 2.1 miles from Reading Area Community College. It is also near Penn State Berks and Albright College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
289 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
869 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
1,865 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
5,213 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
253 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
59 Students
Nearby
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350 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601