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Greys Hill, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

South East

£500,000

Listed on 25/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1116 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Henley-on-Thames has two reception rooms, a kitchen, boot room and cloakroom, with period features including sash windows, high ceilings, decorative brickwork and original fireplaces. The existing accommodation is described as approximately 900 sq ft, with a detached outbuilding of around 216 sq ft at the end of the long, private south-west-facing garden. The house is offered with planning permission for a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension, including chimney removal and changes to the fenestration. The listing also notes retained permitted development rights, including the potential for a dormer loft conversion, subject to relevant regulations and consents. The seller states that the property has been rewired and that damp-proofing work has been completed to the ground floor. The property requires modernisation and offers scope to rework and enlarge the accommodation while retaining its period frontage. Planning details are given under application P26/S2624/HH; buyers should verify the permission, its conditions and any other relevant requirements. Henley-on-Thames has a range of shops, restaurants and cafés, and rail services to London Paddington via Twyford. The town is also close to the Chiltern Hills.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £500,000, this Henley-on-Thames Victorian terrace is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. Its intact decorative brick frontage, period details and usable reception rooms provide a strong starting point, while the dated kitchen and shower room, plus the utilitarian garden, offer scope to refresh and reshape the property. Rewiring and ground-floor damp-proofing are stated to have been completed, and the detached outbuilding adds useful potential subject to inspection.

The standout value-add is the stated planning permission for a substantial rear extension, with further loft-conversion potential also mentioned, subject to verifying permissions and feasibility. The renovation range is £25,000–£45,000 for the existing works; any enlargement would be a separate project to assess and budget for. Overall, the numbers support a good opportunity, while the location score is more average than the strong price and economics scores.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen and shower room while retaining the Victorian character and period features.
  • Reconfigure the long enclosed garden, replacing or softening extensive hardstanding and unfinished bed edges.
  • Explore the stated rear-extension permission and potential loft conversion, verifying consent, feasibility and project costs.

Key risks

  • The detached outbuilding appears weathered; inspect its condition and suitability before relying on it for anything beyond storage.

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Greys Hill, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.8% since listed
£500,000£25,000(-4.8%)
08/10/2026
Current price
£525,000Initial listing
25/08/2026

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