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Clover Close, Wokingham, RG40

South East

£575,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1029 sqft

Description

This detached house offers a generous plot with a private driveway and garage, providing ample off-road parking. Inside, the accommodation spans approximately 1,029 sq ft, featuring a welcoming reception hall, a ground floor w/c, and a spacious lounge. The bright dining room opens directly into a charming conservatory, creating an inviting space to relax while enjoying views of the mature, secluded rear garden. There is significant potential to extend the property, subject to planning permissions, allowing for further adaptation as your lifestyle or family grows. The first floor comprises two double bedrooms and a generous single bedroom, each offering peaceful outlooks, along with a contemporary family bathroom. While the house is presented in good condition, there is room to modernise according to your tastes. Set in a quiet location, this property provides both security and a strong sense of community, making it ideal for couples and families seeking tranquillity without sacrificing convenience. It is positioned within a desirable school catchment area, just moments from Keep Hatch Primary School and within a short commute of The Holt School, which is consistently ranked among the top secondary schools in the country.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

25out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached house offers a solid foundation for a renovation project, boasting well-maintained interiors and a spacious layout across approximately 1,029 sq ft. The property features light-filled living areas, well-sized bedrooms, and a contemporary bathroom, making it a comfortable home as is. However, the asking price of £575,000 translates to £559/sq ft, which is notably above the local average of £465/sq ft, suggesting that buyers may find the price a bit steep relative to the area. The potential for a renovation is present, with an estimated refurbishment range of £40,000 to £80,000, but even when factoring this in, the all-in costs could leave you stretched compared to local benchmarks for this floor area.

The garden presents a project opportunity, requiring some landscaping to unlock its full potential. Additionally, the property sits within a desirable school catchment area, enhancing its appeal for families. While there are opportunities for modernisation and possible extensions, the economics of this listing are a concern, as the combined purchase and renovation costs may not yield a favourable return against local market values.

Key opportunities

  • Scope to modernise interiors to personal taste
  • Potential for garden landscaping to enhance outdoor space
  • Possibility for extensions, subject to planning permissions

Key risks

  • Asking price plus refurbishment costs may exceed local market benchmarks, affecting long-term value
  • All-in spend is likely to land near £635,000 before you finish, with refurbishment in the region of £60,000, leaving a gap of around 25% versus area norms for this sqft. Finished value after works is not modelled here.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£2,172
Based on a loan of £431,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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