# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (RG4 7XF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 9 GLYNCASTLE, READING, CAVERSHAM, READING RG4 7XF | | Price | £700,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £692,000 Jan 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/09/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,172/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,100 ### Recommendations - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7900-3941-0122-0208-3173) ## Description PARKERS - Tucked away in a hugely sought-after cul-de-sac, just 0.4 miles from beautiful countryside walks, this 4 bedroom (2 bathroom) detached home comes to market with no onward chain. Amongst the features of note are the landscaped South-West facing garden, the sizeable reception spaces and the excellent school catchments. Set over two floors the impressive accommodation includes: entrance hall, ground floor WC, front aspect living room, dining room, which opens on to the garden, kitchen and utility room/pantry. To the first floor there is a sizeable principle bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, to the rear the garden is well established, with mature borders and trees providing colour and seclusion. The garden has a South-Westerly aspect, so is beautifully bright, there is a large patio, side storage area, greenhouse and side access to the garage. To the front there is off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a garage. Caversham Heights is arguably the most desirable area in Reading; along with excellent school catchments, there are tree lined avenues, family parks, a tennis club and beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside. At the time of Instruction we have been advised by the vendors of the following information: Council Tax Band F (Reading Borough Council) £3,259.04 p/a. The above information may be subject to change during the transaction period. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INTEREST: The seller is a family member of a Parkers Director. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/139403156/306671) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/139403156/306672) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/139403156/306673) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/139403156/306674) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/139403156/306675) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/139403156/306676) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/139403156/306677) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/139403156/306678) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/139403156/306679) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/139403156/306680) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/139403156/306681) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/139403156/306682) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/139403156/306683) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/139403156/306684) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/139403156/306685) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/139403156/306686) - Picture No. 06 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/139403156/306687) - Picture No. 11 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/139403156/306688) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 GLYNCASTLE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7XF | £692,000 | 24/01/2024 | Detached | | 9 GLYNCASTLE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7XF | £149,000 | 21/12/1998 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 MARDY, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7NY | £725,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | 17 HUNTERS CHASE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7XE | £795,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached | | 11 AMMANFORD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7XN | £615,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 157 KIDMORE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7NJ | £650,000 | 19/11/2025 | Detached | | 33 CONISBORO AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JE | £770,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 11 RHIGOS, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8LF | £650,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | 5 CONISBORO AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JB | £965,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached | | 35 TREDEGAR ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PF | £660,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached | | 26 ASHCROFT CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7NU | £460,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached | | LAUREL COTTAGE, 15 PINEWOOD DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LJ | £620,000 | 16/05/2023 | Detached | | 10 HALDANE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PS | £650,000 | 09/01/2023 | Detached | | 7 TREFORGAN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7XG | £700,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached | | 49 CONISBORO AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JF | £1,330,000 | 14/11/2022 | Detached | | 4 KELVEDON WAY, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JD | £317,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 226 KIDMORE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7ND | £725,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached | | 3 HALDANE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PS | £573,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached | | 18 RHIGOS, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8LF | £787,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached | | 30 MORECAMBE AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7NL | £770,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached | | 3 MIDSUMMER MEADOW, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7XD | £650,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached | | 143 KIDMORE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7NJ | £615,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £701,350 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £747,618 (49 Detached, RG4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Reading). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,421/mo - **Realistic:** £1,579/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,737/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Bungalow, Highdown Avenue, RG4 | £2,430/mo | 4 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,430/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £303,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £243,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,430/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-595/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,542/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.2% - **10y growth:** 8.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Reading; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 15.2% - **10y growth (index):** 17.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)