Parkwood Court, 2, 34 Ardler Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AE

Parkwood Court is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5AE). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 sits 72.9% above the 2014 sale of £239,500. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). On the market in January 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.