Paines Hill, Steeple Aston, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25
South East
£695,000
Listed on 10/10/2026
Listed on 10/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1917 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
The Nest is a three-bedroom village house in Steeple Aston, with approximately 1,917 sq ft of accommodation and gardens extending to about 0.13 acres. The property has been in the same family for nearly a century and is believed to have developed from two cottages. Stonework, fireplaces, exposed beams, pine panelling, a window seat and two staircases retain features associated with its history. The accommodation includes a kitchen, reception rooms and a conservatory, with generous windows throughout.
The gardens are arranged over two levels, with a lawn and established planting above and a more secluded lower area reached by stone steps. Steeple Aston has a village shop and post office, pub, village hall and primary school. Bicester, Banbury and Oxford provide wider facilities, and the listing notes rail connections from nearby stations and access to the M40.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The Nest’s appeal is its character and setting: traditional stonework, exposed beams and fireplaces sit alongside an established two-tier garden with lawn, planting and a more secluded lower section. The house appears maintained and usable, with scope to refresh older décor, carpets and kitchen finishes while preserving its period feel; the indicated works are £6,000–£18,000.
At £363/sq ft, the asking price is 3.4% below the local average, which is a positive for value. The overall opportunity is still graded D: after the renovation midpoint, the figures leave only a 1.7% margin against the implied current local average value, before stamp duty or fees. The village setting and distinctive gardens give this project plenty of character, but the economics leave limited headroom at the asking price.
Key opportunities
- Refresh older décor and flooring to update presentation while retaining the traditional beams, fireplaces and stone character.
- The established two-tier garden offers distinct spaces for entertaining, planting and quieter use.
- A rare, long-held village cottage in Steeple Aston, with village amenities and access to Oxford, Bicester and rail connections.
Key risks
None recorded.
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£2,626
Based on a loan of £521,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Price history
-12.6% since listed
£695,000£100,000(-12.6%)
09/06/2026£795,000Initial listing
14/04/2026Services
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