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5 bed house for sale Pennypiece, Goring, RG8

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£1,000,000
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Added on 16/09/2026

Type
House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Size
£449 per sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax Band F £3,619 a year EPC Energy rating band D 55 potential C

Key features

  • Elevated position with views towards the River Thames and surrounding countryside.
  • Sought-after village location close to the river, amenities and schooling.
  • Mainline station nearby with direct trains to London Paddington.
  • Detached cottage-style family home extending to approximately 2,432 sq ft.
  • Five bedrooms, including a versatile fifth bedroom/second study with its own staircase.
  • Four reception rooms plus a conservatory.
  • Well-appointed kitchen and ground floor cloakroom.
  • Family bathroom and separate shower room.
  • Integral double garage with conversion potential, subject to consent.
  • Mature front and rear gardens with a generous private driveway.

About this property

Occupying an enviable elevated position within one of the village's most sought-after residential enclaves, this substantial detached family home enjoys delightful tree-fringed views towards the River Thames and the surrounding countryside. Situated just a short stroll from the river itself, local shops, highly regarded schooling, village restaurants and the mainline railway station, the property offers a rare combination of tranquillity, convenience and exceptional family living.

Floorplan

Energy performance

Energy rating band D 55
Current
Potential
92+
A
81-91
B
69-80
C
Potential rating: 76 C
55-68
D
Current rating: 55 D
39-54
E
21-38
F
1-20
G

This home is rated band D, scoring 55 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (76) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Council tax

Band F £3,619 a year
Per year
  • Band A
    £1,670
  • Band B
    £1,949
  • Band C
    £2,227
  • Band D
    £2,505
  • Band E
    £3,062
  • Band F
    This home: £3,619
  • Band G
    £4,176
  • Band H
    £5,011

This home is in band F, which costs £3,619 a year in West Berkshire for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across West Berkshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Property timeline

  1. Listed
    September 2026 £1,000,000

    5 beds · 2 baths · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.

Price guide

This home
£449 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£469 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
Lowest
This home
Highest

£449 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in RG8 (£329–£618, 10th–90th percentile, 339 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 339 homes sold in RG8 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in RG8 →

Location

Pennypiece, Goring, RG8

In the Chilterns National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £1,000,000
£500k £1.5m
Deposit10% £100,000
£0 £1m
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years

A £900,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £200,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

AddressSoldSizePrice
12, Pennypiece Semi-detachedDec 2024958 sq ft £598/sq ft£572,500
8, Pennypiece DetachedApr 20241,658 sq ft £564/sq ft£935,000
18, Pennypiece TerracedDec 2022915 sq ft £546/sq ft£500,000
28, Pennypiece DetachedMay 20221,335 sq ft £502/sq ft£670,000
18, Pennypiece TerracedMay 2021915 sq ft £462/sq ft£423,000
16, Pennypiece TerracedMar 20201,324 sq ft £400/sq ft£530,000
20, Pennypiece TerracedOct 2019915 sq ft £406/sq ft£371,500
16, Pennypiece TerracedAug 20151,324 sq ft £361/sq ft£477,500

All sales on Pennypiece → All sold prices in Reading →

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