Mandy Cottage is a detached house in Billingbear, Wokingham, Wokingham (RG40 5RT). It has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (around 2013 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Today's modelled estimate of £1,074,000 sits 60.3% above the 2012 sale of £670,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include solar panel installation, an extension, a porch and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
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Mandy Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jan 2024
Mandy Cottage has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
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Mandy Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£1,074,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£670,000
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
1.3 km

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.1dB

Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Full application for the proposed installation of 24 no. PV solar panels within the paddock to the rear of the dwelling.
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Householder application for the proposed erection of a part single storey, part two storey and part first floor rear extension, to include balcony at first floor level. Two storey front extension to form porch following the demolition of existing porch. Alterations to the roofs of two existing detached garages.
30 October 2012Most recent
£670,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG40 5RT: £635,000 (2018–2006).

Terrace Road North H & R 1 — bus stop.
Closest school
1.5 km
Binfield Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.
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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB