Orchard Way, Wantage, OX12
South East
£270,000
Listed on 03/09/2026
Listed on 03/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
753 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house is offered with no onward chain and requires modernisation. The ground floor has a front sitting and dining room with exposed floorboards, a rear kitchen overlooking the garden, and a bathroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms, also described as having exposed floorboards.
There is a fenced front garden and on-street parking. The rear garden is generously sized and offers scope for landscaping. The property is sold as seen, and restrictive covenants apply; buyers should contact Waymark Property in Wantage for further information.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £270,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced just below the local average per square foot, so the entry price looks reasonable rather than a standout bargain. The light modernisation is a clear canvas: refresh the dated finishes, improve the worn boards and make more of the long rear garden. The exterior views show no obvious major defect, and the EPC is C.
The overall opportunity is still weak because purchase and improvement costs look tight against local benchmarks. It may suit a buyer who values the scope to personalise the house, but the numbers leave limited room for error.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes to give the home a more cohesive feel.
- Improve or refinish the worn exposed boards and redecorate the photographed living spaces.
- Landscape the long rear garden to create a more usable and attractive outdoor space.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Didcot Parkway Rail Station
7.8 miles
Train · Didcot
Appleford Rail Station
8.5 miles
Train · Appleford
Culham Rail Station
9.2 miles
Train · Culham
Radley Rail Station
10.4 miles
Train · Radley
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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
£1,020
Based on a loan of £202,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-6.9% since listed
£270,000£20,000(-6.9%)
03/10/2026£290,000Initial listing
03/09/2026Services
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