New houses for sale in Wokingham
Found in Berkshire just across the M4 motorway from Reading, Wokingham is an atmospheric market town in South East England. Right next to Bracknell and with places like Maidenhead nearby, houses in Wokingham are also conveniently located for Heathrow Airport.
You can get to London’s Paddington station in just over half an hour too, making this a popular commuter town. When you throw in attractions like the large California Country Park with its summer paddling pool and wildlife, Howard Palmer Gardens and Keephatch Park Nature Reserve, it’s easy to see why developments near Wokingham are hugely desirable. So get ahead of the curve and start your search below.
Living in Wokingham
Well-connected not only to the South East’s most notable towns and cities but to some of the region’s best beauty spots, Wokingham is a brilliant place to live. There are lots of reasons why buying a new home in Wokingham makes perfect sense, particularly when you do so through one of our latest offers. Our Movemaker scheme, for instance, has proven extremely popular among homebuyers who have an existing property to sell as part of their move.
Things to see and do in Wokingham
Wokingham lies in the midst of a number of stunning open spaces, offering easy access to the Chiltern Hills, North Wessex Downs and South Downs, as well as the Surrey Hills and Colne Valley Regional Park. Closer to home, California Country Park stretches for some 100 acres and boasts a summer splash pool perfect for little ones.
Peacock Meadows and Popes Meadow are both just to the east of the town centre and ideal for relaxing dog walks. If you want to stretch your legs on a longer hike, head south to Yateley Common Country Park or west towards Wellington Country Park. With Reading nearby for shopping trips and London always close at hand, you can never be stuck for things to do in Wokingham.
Education
There are no fewer than six schools for younger children in or close to the centre of Wokingham which are rated as outstanding by Ofsted. This includes Wescott Infant School, St Teresa’s Catholic Academy and St Paul’s CofE, as well as Evendons Primary and Walter Infant School. Located next to Joel Park less than half a mile from the town’s train station, the Holt School is among the top secondary options.
Transport links in Wokingham
From the town’s main station, you can catch rail services to Reading which take less than 10 minutes. It’s only around 45 minutes into London, making Wokingham a great choice if you work in the capital. Commuting potential is also enhanced by the town’s proximity to the M4 motorway, which you can use to drive east towards the M25 and London, or west to Swindon and Bristol.
The Wokingham property market
The property market in Wokingham is strong and diverse, with a steady supply of new homes becoming available. The local property scene delivers some new build developments from time to time, including our Landmark Square site along Albert Road. Here you can find some spectacular 4 bedroom contemporary homes, while our Croft Gardens development in Spencers Wood has also proven hugely popular.
You’ll need to be quick with these sites though, so give us a call today to discuss your next move. We can even help you get to grips with the Government’s Help to Buy scheme in the South East when you get in touch with us.
Help to Buy Wokingham
In Wokingham you can take advantage of Help to Buy South East if you are a first time buyer. Take a look at the Help to Buy South East page to find out how the scheme works and how it can help you move.