Downland Cottage, Reading
Downland Cottage, Reading
Description & Estimates
Public records show Downland Cottage, Reading to be a period freehold house with 2,378 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,328 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Downland Cottage, Reading has an estimated sale value of £1,181,065 and an estimated rental value of £2,416 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Aldworth, Reading, RG8 lies within the RG8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Downland Cottage, Reading has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Downland Cottage, Reading would be worth £1,240,118, with a potential rental value of £2,537 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,098,390, with a rental value of £2,247 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 Downland Cottage, Reading has decreased by £27,379 (2.3%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £44 (1.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 2.5%.
Plot Size
Downland Cottage, Reading occupies a 1,328 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 13 other houses in this postcode, 10 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Downland Cottage, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 May 2023.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Downland Cottage, Reading last changed hands on 29th October 2024, selling for £1,220,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 16.1% since October 2024.
- Sold Oct 2024£1,220,000
- Sold Aug 2011£762,500
- Sold Sep 2009£665,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 4.6 kilometres of Downland Cottage, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Lark Hill, Ambury Road, Reading, RG8 9TJ, a freehold house, sold at £1,200,000 on the 15th November 2019.
Read more about house prices in RG8.
- Sold Nov 2019£1,200,000 | 5 Bed HouseLark Hill, Ambury Road, Reading, RG8 9TJLark Hill, Ambury Road, Reading, RG8 9TJ
- Sold Feb 2015£700,000 | 5 Bed HouseFayleys Lodge, Reading, RG8 9RLFayleys Lodge, Reading, RG8 9RL
- Sold Nov 2013£725,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Glebe House, Reading, RG8 9SBThe Glebe House, Reading, RG8 9SB
•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 Downland Cottage, Reading as the 18th largest and the 24th most expensive of the 55 addresses on Aldworth, Reading, RG8.
Against the RG8 postcode district average, it is £454k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 3.2kmCompton C.E. Primary School
- 3.7kmStreatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
- 4.1kmHampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
- 3.6kmThe Downs School
- 9.6kmLangtree School
- 10.6kmSt Birinus School
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Public Transport Nearby
Goring & Streatley station is the nearest stop to Downland Cottage, Reading at 4.9 kilometres away.
- 4.9kmGoring & Streatley
- 7.4kmCholsey
- 8.1kmPangbourne
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.
