4 Bedroom, Detached House, 342 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 4DE

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 4 bedroom detached house in Wokingham, Berkshire.

The property briefly comprises: To the ground floor, an entrance hallway leading to a sitting room, kitchen, utility room, dining room, conservatory, downstairs shower room and a downstairs bedroom/study. To the first floor there is a landing leading to 3 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Outside the property sits on a substantial plot with a large driveway providing off road parking, a generous size rear garden and a detached garage.

The property requires full renovation throughout, and this sale is open for cash buyers only due to the condition and structural nature; we feel the property is unmortgageable. As you will see during open day viewings there is evidence of some cracking in the property. There have been no structural surveys undertaken to date and the property is sold as seen.

Auction Details

** Open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Wednesday 14^th January 2026 at 1:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping).

Bidding Window Opens – Monday 12^th January 2026 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).

Starting price – £400,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Special Conditions

This sale is open for cash buyers only due to the condition and structural nature; we feel the property is unmortgageable. As you will see during open day viewings there is evidence of some cracking in the property. There have been no structural surveys undertaken to date and the property is sold as seen.  There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property (including anything of a structural nature), for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any concerning information within the searches.

60 days to complete.

Buyer Registration and Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price, Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.

Searches –The buyer is required to pay £300 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Tenure

Tenure – Freehold – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

The conveyance documents dated 21 June 1930 and dated 24 October 1923 are not available at the Land Registry for download. An indemnity policy for any missing conveyance documentation can be sourced during the conveyancing process should the buyer wish.

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £300 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Other Property Information

This is a Deputyship property and is sold as seen. The Deputy / Solicitor dealing with the estate has limited / no knowledge of the property and as such will not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.

The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Please note due to the nature of the property some of the services may be isolated either within the property or in the street.

Council Tax Band – F

EPC Rating – D

Utilities:

Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains

Primary source of Gas Supply: Mains Gas Supply (information taken from EPC Certificate)

Source/s of heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas (information taken from EPC Certificate)

Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Location

The property is situated in a desirable area of Wokingham, allowing easy access to the town centre and train station in under 30 minutes making it is easy to commute into the City and access popular amenities. There are a selection of popular state and private schools on offer nearby and for keen golfers, this property lies equidistant to both Sand Martins and Bearwood Lakes.

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements).  It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers FAQ’s for further information.

Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to place a bid

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.

Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and FAQ’s on the site for more details.

This is a Deputyship property and is sold as seen. The Deputy / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.