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Godstow Road, Wolvercote, OX2

South East

£675,000

Listed on 29/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1506 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wolvercote is held on one title and is currently arranged as two apartments. The listing describes a possible return to a single-house layout, with a kitchen and dining area, two further reception rooms and a conservatory, alongside three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Reconfiguration or an extension may be considered, subject to planning permission and other necessary consents. The property also has several outbuildings, including a storage shed and a space currently used as a studio. Outside, there is an enclosed south-facing rear garden with lawn and a front driveway with space for multiple vehicles. The house is described as needing updating. Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common are nearby. Summertown is stated to be 1.2 miles away and Oxford city centre 3 miles away; Oxford Parkway station is 1.5 miles away. The listing notes catchment for Wolvercote Primary and The Cherwell Secondary School.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £675,000, this character semi-detached house is priced at £448 per sq ft, around 22% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to create value. The interiors are generally usable but dated, making this a light cosmetic project rather than a major refurbishment.

Its distinctive setting beside Port Meadow, south-facing garden, conservatory and outbuildings give the project plenty of character. The property is currently used as two apartments, so reconfiguring it as one family home could make better use of the space, subject to checking feasibility and any required permissions.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the serviceable but dated interiors to create a more cohesive home.
  • Explore reconfiguring the two-apartment arrangement as one family home, subject to feasibility and any required permissions.
  • Make use of the south-facing garden, conservatory and outbuildings, including the space currently used as a studio.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Godstow Road, Wolvercote, OX2
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Oxford Parkway Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Oxford Parkway

  • Oxford Rail Station

    2.3 miles

    Train · Oxford

  • Islip Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Islip

  • Hanborough Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Long Hanborough

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,550
Based on a loan of £506,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-15.6% since listed
£675,000£75,000(-10.0%)
28/08/2026
Current price
£750,000£50,000(-6.3%)
30/04/2026
£800,000Initial listing
20/04/2026

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