2 Beech Cottage is a semi-detached house in Finchampstead, Wokingham, Wokingham (RG40 4LX). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.
On the market in November 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £717,000 is 14.7% above the 2017 sale price.
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Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 190556 (11/04/2019) to allow insertion of 2no. roof lights opposite the two dormer windows on the approved plans.
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£717,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£625,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.6 km

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.0dB

Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 190556 (11/04/2019) to allow the addition of ground floor window and window over stairs. Change of roof pitch from 45 to 40 degrees. Change of colour of roof tiles from red to red/brown to match existing dwelling. Eaves height raised and overall height reduced. Door and partition added at top of stairs
23 November 2017Most recent
£625,000
Median price across the last 1 sales in RG40 4LX: £550,000 (2017–2017).

RG40 4XB
California Country Park — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Gorse Ride Junior School. 6 schools nearby.
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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.9dB