Duck Pond Cottage Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,885 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,357,323 , which equates to approximately £471 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Aug 2022 for £1,334,500. Since then, the value has increased by £22,823, representing a 1.7% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,357,323 is:

  • 24.1% higher than the average property price on Bethesda Street
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the RG8 8NT postcode area
  • and 264.0% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 March 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG8 8NT

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2885 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,357,323
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£471
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Duck Pond Cottage Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8NT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Mar 2021.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jan 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG8 8NT

16 th / 30
Price Rank
5% higher than average
9 th / 20
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
16 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG8 8NT , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 20 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,357,323
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
26 Aug 2022
£1,334,500
Leasehold
+185.5 %
4 May 2012
£467,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2939 sq ft
sale price: £1,600,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2024
rooms: 8
size: 3175 sq ft
sale price: £875,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2016
rooms: 8
size: 3046 sq ft
sale price: £930,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2014
rooms: 9
size: 2982 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 7 Jul 1997

Data Sources

The property at Duck Pond Cottage Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Aug 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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