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517 READING ROAD

WOKINGHAM, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM RG41 5HL

4 beds 3 baths 195 m² Listed 9 Sep 2025 (-327d)

£800,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

195 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£800,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£4,103/m²

Local average

£690,130 (+15.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,385 of 33,755)

Street crime

68 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Grapevine Estate Agents offer to the market a beautifully presented and extensively updated detached family home is set within the highly sought-after village of Winnersh, offering a wonderful balance of contemporary living and versatile accommodation. With a total internal area of approximately 2,337 sq ft (excluding the outbuilding), the property has been thoughtfully designed to suit modern family lifestyles, with spacious interiors and excellent outdoor space.

On entering the property, you are greeted by a bright and welcoming hallway that flows into a stylish living room and family room. The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room, fitted with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances, and a large central island finished in striking marble-effect stone. Skylights and bi-folding doors flood the space with natural light and provide a seamless connection to the generous rear garden, making it perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Comfort is further enhanced by underfloor heating throughout the kitchen and living areas.

The ground floor also benefits from two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, offering flexibility for guests, extended family, or home office use. Upstairs, the property boasts two substantial double bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room, providing a luxurious and private retreat.

The rear garden has been landscaped to create distinct areas for relaxation and entertaining. A large patio with seating areas leads to a well-kept lawn, complemented by mature borders and a useful outbuilding that incorporates a studio and work shed, ideal for hobbies, a gym, or home office. To the front, the property is set back behind electric gates, with a gravelled driveway providing ample parking and access to a garage offering further storage.

Winnersh itself is a thriving Berkshire village, popular with families due to its excellent amenities, schools, and transport links. The property lies within easy reach of Winnersh and Winnersh Triangle railway stations, providing regular services to Reading and London Waterloo, while the nearby A329(M) and M4 ensure convenient access to the wider motorway network. Families will also appreciate the proximity to well-regarded local schools, including The Forest School and Winnersh Primary.

For leisure, the property is ideally positioned close to Dinton Pastures Country Park, a much-loved local attraction offering lakeside walks, cycling, water sports, and adventure play areas. Winnersh also benefits from a range of shopping facilities, including a large supermarket and cinema complex, with further retail and dining options available in nearby Wokingham and Reading.

This home combines stylish modern living with practical features such as electric gated parking and underfloor heating, making it an outstanding opportunity for families seeking space, convenience, and a vibrant community.
EPC tbc.

AGENTS NOTE: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations mandated by the government in 2019, it is obligatory for us to verify the identity of all potential buyers. We engage the assistance of a third-party entity, Lifetime Legal, who will reach out to you directly at a mutually agreed upon time for this purpose. They will require the complete name, date of birth, and current residential address of all buyers. A nominal fee of £80, inclusive of VAT, is applicable for this service (per transaction, not per individual), payable directly to Lifetime Legal. Kindly note, we are unable to provide a memorandum of sale until the verification process is concluded

Listed by

Twyford

Grapevine Estate Agents Limited

Reference: 166791164

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/09/2025

Expiry date: 14/09/2035

Current heating cost: £1,637/year

Potential heating cost: £1,144/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,800

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17122220 Recent

Property Details

Street: 517 Reading Road

Town: Winnersh

Postcode: RG41 5HL

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 4 doors

Certificate Issued: 11/01/2026

Work Completed: 07/01/2026

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

725% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/03/2026 (4 months ago) £800,000 +192%
Sold 05/11/2007 (18 years ago) £274,000 +21.8%
Sold 25/10/2002 (23 years ago) £225,000 +132%
Sold 15/03/1996 (30 years ago) £97,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
533 READING ROAD, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HJ £930,000 27/06/2025 Detached
37 ALBANY PARK DRIVE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HZ £540,000 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 489 READING ROAD, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HL £422,000 17/04/2023 Detached
557 READING ROAD, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HJ £855,000 17/03/2023 Detached
8 ALBANY PARK DRIVE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HZ £465,000 30/08/2022 Detached
Same street 507 READING ROAD, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HL £499,950 24/06/2022 Detached
19 ALBANY PARK DRIVE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HZ £625,000 05/05/2022 Detached
4 THE OLD APPLE YARD, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5RT £707,500 14/03/2022 Detached
WHITE COTTAGE BEARWOOD PATH, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5EY £580,000 18/02/2022 Detached
21 ALBANY PARK DRIVE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HZ £700,000 29/11/2021 Detached
47 ALBANY PARK DRIVE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HZ £575,000 29/11/2021 Detached
16 ARBOR LANE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5JA £550,000 08/10/2021 Detached
3 MILLER DRIVE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5RP £650,000 15/09/2021 Detached
MOUNTAIN ASH DROME PATH, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HB £553,000 03/09/2021 Detached
3 ALBANY PARK DRIVE, WINNERSH, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5HZ £540,000 16/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £460,975 (2 sales)

Area average: £636,192 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.3%
10y growth 1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wokingham. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -4.3%
5y (index) 16.4%
10y (index) 21.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wokingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,328/mo
Realistic £1,476/mo
Optimistic £1,624/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wokingham.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Arbor lane 0.0 miles
Bus stop Bearwood Path 0.0 miles
Shop Cut Price Carpets 0.2 miles
Shop Cut Price Beds 0.2 miles
Train station Winnersh Triangle 0.3 miles
Train station Winnersh 0.4 miles
Hospital Wokingham Hospital 2.4 miles
University University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus 2.6 miles
University Dreadnought, University of Reading 3.1 miles
Hospital Broadmoor Hospital 6.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 34
Shoplifting 8
Criminal damage and arson 6
Other theft 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Public order 4
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 1
Other crime 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 68

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
The Forest School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Sep 2021
Winnersh Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 23 Jun 2016
Hawkedon Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 10 Nov 2014
Bearwood Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 24 Mar 2019
Wheatfield Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 14 Jun 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%
Max investor price (0.8%) £184,500
Target investor price (1%) £147,600
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).