# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (RG40 4UA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 32 MCCARTHY WAY, WOKINGHAM, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM RG40 4UA |
| Price | £625,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £610,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/07/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,653/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,100

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/0030-2599-4431-2097-7035)

## Description

**Seller's Comment...**We've loved living on McCarthy Way for the past 6 years. It is such a friendly and welcoming neighbourhood and has been a lovely place to raise our son. We have lovingly updated and looked after our home including a new kitchen and bathrooms. We regularly host friends and family and the open plan living space downstairs is perfect for this. Our garden is an extension of our home, it is sunny and low maintenance which has been perfect for us. We're so close to lots of open spaces, being walking distance to Waverley Park, California Country Park and FBC. We're also walking distance to our son's school and feel so lucky to have lived here.

**Will and Mike's Comment...**Our sellers have perfectly summed up why this has been such a great family home and we know they will be sad to leave, but it says a lot when a family wants to stay local for their next move. This home really does have so much to offer and has they have said, it's been a labour of love creating such a lovely place to live. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for something with a great finish and ready to move straight into.

This is such a fantastic location for anyone moving with a family and always has been a popular location with great schools, parks and woodland right on your doorstep. As you can see this home has some fantastic space on offer. At the front of this home you have lovely entrance hall with Karndean flooring running right the way through. You've got a study space at the front with built in storage all down one side, whilst behind that is the downstairs cloakroom with superb finish. The living room to left as you walk in has a lovely feel with the huge bay window and ample space for furniture.The back of this home is without question the 'Wow room' and is seriously impressive. It was extended by the previous owners but since then has been redone again around 4 years ago with a beautiful shaker style, high quality kitchen with integrated appliances and solid stone worktops. What we love about this room is the triple skylights and the bi-folding doors opening up onto the garden creating a lovely open feel. You've also got the benefit of a separate utility room which has access into the garage and another reception room which could make an ideal snug or playroom.

Upstairs all of the bedrooms can entertain double beds and the stairs and landing have recently had new carpets fitted. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes down once side and also it's superbly finished own en suite shower room with lit mirror. The family bathroom also been fitted has been tastefully finished. Outside the rear garden is low maintenance and makes for a great entertaining space for summer BBQs, whilst to the front you've got driveway parking for a couple of cars.If you are looking for a home that is ready to move straight into then we can't wait to take you on a tour of this stunning home.  

**Area Comment...**This home sits within the popular 'Fernlea' development and is only a short walk away from the popular FBC centre and is only a stones throw away from California Country Park. Also a short walk away you have some great local amenities including the Co-op, Pharmacy and some great local places to eat. It also falls within many of the areas popular local school catchments such as Waverley School, Gorse Rise Primary and Bohunt Secondary Schools. If you're looking for some open green space to explore or take your dog for a walk, you've got some great choices locally such as Simons Wood and as we've already mentioned the FBC Centre and California Country park these both have fantastic playparks and cafes too. Wokingham Town Centre and Train Station is also only a 12 minute drive away, having recently been redeveloped it really is a great place to go with plenty of well known and independent retailers. You also have some fantastic transport links into London with easy access onto the A329, M3 and M4 from here.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167135243/2301991) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167135243/2301992) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5812392
- **Address:** 32 McCarthy Way, Finchampstead, RG40 4UA
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/07/2008
- **Work Completed:** 02/05/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £610,000 | 24/04/2026 | Detached |
| 32 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £520,000 | 22/09/2017 | Detached |
| 32 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £380,000 | 17/04/2014 | Detached |
| 32 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £219,950 | 18/05/2001 | Detached |
| 32 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £160,000 | 27/04/1998 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 CHALLENOR CLOSE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UJ | £550,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| 39 WAVERLEY WAY, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YD | £687,000 | 03/11/2025 | Detached |
| 1 THOMAS LANE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4RU | £837,500 | 04/07/2025 | Detached |
| 6 CHARLTON CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YQ | £650,000 | 24/10/2023 | Detached |
| 36 WAVERLEY WAY, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YD | £677,000 | 11/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 33 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £510,000 | 28/04/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 35 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £430,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 SPRINGDALE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4RZ | £890,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 MERRYWEATHER CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YH | £765,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 50 NASH GROVE LANE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4HD | £600,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 29 MORNINGTON AVENUE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UE | £553,500 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 27 MERRYWEATHER CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YH | £635,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached |
| 1 ELGARTH DRIVE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4HH | £740,000 | 02/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £420,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 ST JAMES ROAD, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4RT | £741,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| 14 CHARLTON CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YQ | £655,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 54 MCCARTHY WAY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UA | £410,000 | 19/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 DODSELLS WELL, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YE | £640,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 29 WAVERLEY WAY, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4YD | £445,000 | 05/01/2022 | Detached |
| 31 THE SPINNEY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UN | £490,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached |
| 90 ROYCROFT LANE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4HW | £435,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 40 THE SPINNEY, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4UN | £495,000 | 25/11/2021 | Detached |
| 34 NASH GROVE LANE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4HD | £922,500 | 05/11/2021 | Detached |
| 56 NASH GROVE LANE, FINCHAMPSTEAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 4HD | £725,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £442,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £656,675 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £773,398 (48 Detached, RG40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wokingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,323/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,470/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,617/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,157/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, Barkham Ride, RG40 | £1,850/mo | 4 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Bungalow, Kiln Ride Extension, RG40 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Barkham Road, RG41 | £2,900/mo | 4 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,250/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000

*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 £2,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-686/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.5%

*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:** £4,921/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 11%
- **10y growth:** 10.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wokingham; Detached series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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