Map view Street view The Blade, Abbey Street, Reading, RG1 3BD 4,200 to 30,488 Sq Ft / Offices To Let - £25.00 per sq ft Available - Last updated: 17 September 2025 SummaryThe Blade (110,990 sq ft) is a striking landmark building providing high quality office space with spectacular views. The landlord, Northwood Investors, are based in the building themselves and pride themselves on a personable and hands-on service. The stunning building is complimented with a professional business lounge and co-working space for use by guests and employees alike. A variety of fitted and non-fitted suites are available with a town centre parking ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft.Key PointsBusiness lounge with concierge and WiFiBREEAM 'Very Good'Floor to ceiling height of 2.7m with full height glazingFour pipe fan coil air conditioningFour x 13 person passenger liftsShower rooms and changing facilitiesDedicated secure cycle facility1:1,000 sq ft parking ratioLocationThe Blade is within a five minute walk (through Forbury Gardens) of Reading’s main station – which provides outstanding transport links across the country and beyond. From 2021 the Elizabeth Line will provide reduced travel time into and across Central London. Heathrow will be within easy reach thanks to the proposed new £500m Western Rail Link to Heathrow scheme – meaning passengers will benefit from direct rail access to the airport from Reading. Access to the M4 at three junctions provides wider connection to the national motorway network and the M25. Reading is fit for cyclists with a 37 mile network. The Readybike hire scheme now has 29 docking stations in the town’s urban centre. Reading consistently appears at the top of many annual surveys as one of the best places to live and work in the UK. The town has attracted companies from the creative and tech industries in recent years – thanks to Reading’s vibrant local environment, diverse amenity offering and entrepreneurial spirit. Reading boasts an enviable array of shops, bars, restaurants and cultural venues – catering for all tastes and occasions. From The Oracle shopping centre with all the high street favourites and a 10 screen cinema – to music and arts at The Hexagon – to a wide range of sports facilities and activities, it’s all on your doorstep. Property Quote Price(s) DescriptionSale typeGuide pricePrice type To Let £25.00 per sq ft Documents and links Blade Floor Plans Pack May 2025.pdf The Blade Managed Workspace Brochure 4.pdf Blade Brochure May 2025.pdf Next Steps Contact an agent now The 'Contact agents' section contains agent phone number and a contact form. You can also request a viewing from here. Contact agent View similar properties View a list of similar properties in this postcode. You can also use the search filter at the top of the page to refine your search criteria. Show similar properties Send me updates To get regular updates about similar properties that match your search please register your email address. Get email updates Add to my shortlist Add this property to your shortlist. Just provide your name and email address so you can access these at a later date. Add to watchlist