Martin & Pole says ..
FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION (unless sold beforehand) on Tuesday 19th November 2024 Most suited to cash buyers (owing to the pylon within the garden) Popular location close to South Lake with the lovely lake and woodland
Property Oracle says ..
This five-bedroom property in Woodley, Berkshire, presents a mixed bag of advantages and disadvantages. Its location is a positive; Woodley is a desirable area with relatively good access to schools and transport links. The proximity to several schools, including some with outstanding Ofsted ratings, will appeal to families. However, the property’s condition is the primary concern. The photographs reveal an interior that is significantly dated and in need of a full refurbishment. The kitchen, bathroom, and overall aesthetic of the house will require considerable investment to bring it up to modern standards. A major drawback is the presence of a pylon in the garden, which is likely to restrict the garden’s usability and impact its appeal to potential buyers. The lack of precise plot size information makes it difficult to assess the overall value precisely. While the listing price of £380,000 may seem reasonable for a five-bedroom property in a desirable area, the needed renovations and the presence of the pylon could result in a final sale price lower than the asking price. Buyers should factor in considerable renovation costs before making an offer.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,100.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 393,000.00 £Decreased by 4.88 %
- Est sale value
- 557,700.00 £Increased by 27.71 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,500.00 £/moDecreased by 11.56 %
- Est letting value
- 1,100.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.58 %Decreased by 7.10 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.16 KM |
| Addington School | Community Special School | Outstanding | 0.40 KM |
| The Bulmershe School | Community School | Good | 0.50 KM |
| South Lake Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.02 KM |
| The Ambleside Centre | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 1.24 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Close | £ 600,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Shepherds Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Oak Way | £ 425,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Henley Wood Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kipling Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earley | 5694 | EAR | 1.06 KM |
| Winnersh Triangle | 5698 | WTI | 3.07 KM |
| Winnersh | 5697 | WNS | 4.82 KM |
| Reading | 3149 | RDG | 6.30 KM |
| Twyford | 3155 | TWY | 6.42 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Drive, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 | £ 475,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 | £ 425,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Fairwater Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 | £ 400,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.25 KM |
| Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 | £ 425,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.25 KM |
| Fairwater Drive, Reading, RG5 | £ 410,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.26 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Fairwater Drive | £ 349,950 | 0.05 KM |
| 8 Fairwater Drive | £ 350,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 16 Fairwater Drive | £ 245,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 4 Fairwater Drive | £ 342,500 | 0.05 KM |
| 10 Fairwater Drive | £ 170,000 | 0.05 KM |