40 High Street, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8BY
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40 High Street, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8BY

By McHugh & Co

£ 280,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

McHugh & Co says ..

LOT 56 **FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION** on 11th February 2025 Freehold Cottage Vacant Possession

Property Oracle says ..

This two-bedroom property located on High Street, Wargrave offers a potentially attractive proposition for buyers seeking a property in this desirable village. Wargrave benefits from its proximity to good schools, including Robert Piggott Cofe Junior and Infant Schools and The Piggott School, all within walking distance. The location is also convenient, being close to Wargrave train station, providing relatively easy access to commuting routes, although the exact position on the High Street might impact the day-to-day living experience.

Images reveal a property that requires updating and modernisation. The interior displays dated decor and fixtures, suggesting a need for renovation. The kitchen, while functional, also seems to need a refresh, and the overall presentation feels slightly tired. This will increase the cost of purchase, and add a degree of uncertainty for future maintenance.

The property benefits from an outside space, although the garden is modest and requires attention. Its size, however, is beneficial, providing the space for outside living, albeit only a small amount.

Pricing can only be tentatively assessed without knowing the square footage of the property. However, the nearby property listings with their price ranges, offer some context. A two-bedroom property in Wargrave in need of some renovation will always be at a comparative discount to more-modern and renovated alternatives. Taking these factors into account, the price, while not exceptionally low, isn’t overly high for a property in Wargrave that requires some updating. The potential return following renovation would justify the initial cost for an investor. A potential buyer would need to factor the cost of renovations into their overall budget and assess if the finished value aligns with their expectations and the likely price following completion.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
5
Location
7
Land
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
0

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
725,000.00 £
Decreased by 31.91 %
from 1,064,832.00 £
Average area rental value
2,060.00 £/mo
Decreased by 26.72 %
from 2,811.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
3.41 %
Increased by 7.57 %
from 3.17 %
Crime Rate
28.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 28.00 %

Agent Activity

  • McHugh & Co created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Robert Piggott Cofe Junior SchoolVoluntary Controlled SchoolGood0.68 KM
Robert Piggott Cofe Infant SchoolVoluntary Controlled SchoolGood0.93 KM
The Piggott SchoolAcademy ConverterGood1.27 KM
Polehampton Church Of England Junior SchoolAcademy Converter2.20 KM
Polehampton Church Of England Infant SchoolAcademy Converter2.56 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Ferry Lane £ 799,95000.00 KM
The Walled Garden £ 2,750,00000.00 KM
Rosemead £ 2,100,00000.00 KM
School Hill £ 1,500,00000.00 KM
Wyatt Close £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Wargrave3158WGV0.86 KM
Shiplake3150SHI1.81 KM
Twyford3155TWY2.99 KM
Henley-On-Thames3146HOT4.96 KM
Winnersh Triangle5698WTI7.62 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
High Street, Wargrave, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 £ 425,000BUYUnknown0.03 KM
High Street, Wargrave, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 £ 250,000BUYUnknown0.04 KM
High Street, Wargrave, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 £ 850,000BUY7 / 100.06 KM
WARGRAVE on THAMES *Henley on Thames 3 miles £ 1,600,000BUY9 / 100.09 KM
Old Dairy Court, Wargrave, RG10 £ 325,000BUYUnknown0.11 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
57 High Street £ 365,0000.02 KM
49a High Street £ 235,0000.02 KM
59 High Street £ 550,0000.02 KM
53 High Street £ 490,0000.02 KM
71a High Street £ 199,0000.02 KM