The Green, Bletchingdon, OX5
South East
£275,000
Listed on 24/07/2026
Listed on 24/07/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
CottageArea
664 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Located in the sought-after village of Bletchingdon, this two-bedroom cottage presents a fantastic opportunity for renovation and investment. The property, available with no onward chain, requires updating to bring it up to modern standards. The layout includes an entrance hall leading to a living room and a kitchen/dining area. On the upper floor, you will find two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a study. This cottage also features gardens at both the front and rear, offering potential for landscaping or outdoor enhancements. With local amenities such as schools, parks, and shops within easy reach, this location is highly desirable. Please note that utilities including mains gas, electric, and water are connected. Additionally, there is broadband availability ranging from standard to ultrafast according to OFCOM checkers. Potential buyers should be aware of possible asbestos in materials due to pre-1999 construction; professional advice is recommended prior to any work being undertaken. The property comes with an EPC Rating of E and falls under Council Tax Band D.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This stone cottage has character and a connected living and kitchen/dining layout, with front and rear gardens to work with. The interiors are dated but offer a clear medium-scale project: refresh the finishes and flooring, rework the kitchen and bathroom, and tidy the dense garden growth. The bathroom staining should be investigated as part of planning the work.
At £275,000, the asking price is slightly below the local £/sqf average, which supports the value case. However, all-in costs for purchase and works look tight against local benchmarks, so the project needs careful budgeting rather than relying on the price discount alone.
Key opportunities
- Update the dated kitchen and bathroom to give the cottage a more cohesive, modern feel.
- Refresh worn flooring and wall finishes across the living and bedroom spaces.
- Clear and shape the established garden to make better use of its front and rear outdoor space.
Key risks
- Investigate the staining around the WC and adjacent wall to establish its cause and whether further work is needed.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Tackley Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · Tackley
Islip Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Islip
Oxford Parkway Rail Station
3.5 miles
Train · Oxford Parkway
Heyford Rail Station
4.6 miles
Train · Lower Heyford
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£1,124
Based on a loan of £206,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-21.4% since listed
£275,000£50,000(-15.4%)
21/10/2026£325,000£25,000(-7.1%)
05/09/2026£350,000Initial listing
25/07/2026Services
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