Wimbles Wood Cottage Long Grove, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6QS is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,948 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 £727,798 , which equates to approximately £374 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2014 for £483,000. Since then, the value has increased by £244,798, representing a 50.7% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £727,798 is:

  • 22.5% lower than the average property price on Long Grove
  • 27.2% lower than the average in the RG7 6QS postcode area
  • and 81.9% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (5 out of 5 inspections). 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 24 April 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG7 6QS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1948 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£727,798
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£374
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Wimbles Wood Cottage Long Grove, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 6QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Apr 2018.

This property uses an electric 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 16 Dec 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG7 6QS

13 th / 14
Price Rank
27% lower than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG7 6QS , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£727,798
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
30 Jun 2014
£483,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £770,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2017

Data Sources

The property at Wimbles Wood Cottage Long Grove, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 6QS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2014. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Apr 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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