Down House, Reading
Down House, Reading
Description & Estimates
Public records show Down House, Reading to be a period freehold house with 2,443 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 3,160 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Down House, Reading has an estimated sale value of £1,654,476 and an estimated rental value of £3,385 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Wantage Road, Streatley, Reading, RG8 lies within the RG8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Down House, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Down House, Reading would be worth £1,737,200, with a potential rental value of £3,554 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,538,662, with a rental value of £3,148 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Down House, Reading has dropped by £38,353 (2.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £62 (1.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 2.5%.
Plot Size
Down House, Reading occupies a 3,160 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 10 other houses in this postcode, 9 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
Down House, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Jan 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial secondary glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Down House, Reading last changed hands on 21st March 2024, selling for £1,650,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 16.2% since March 2024.
- Sold Mar 2024£1,650,000
- Sold Oct 2003£700,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.2 kilometres of Down House, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Tanglewood, Wantage Road, Reading, RG8 9LD, a freehold house, sold at £1,342,000 on the 31st July 2024.
Read more about house prices in RG8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Down House, Reading as the 19th largest and the 7th most expensive of the 37 addresses on Wantage Road, Streatley, Reading, RG8.
Against the RG8 postcode district average, it is £928k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mStreatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
- 1.4kmGoring Church of England Aided Primary School
- 2.4kmSouth Stoke Primary School
- 5.8kmLangtree School
- 7.3kmThe Downs School
- 8.8kmWallingford School
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Public Transport Nearby
Goring & Streatley station is the nearest stop to Down House, Reading at 1.4 kilometres away.
- 1.4kmGoring & Streatley
- 4.8kmCholsey
- 6.3kmPangbourne
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
