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Marsh Lane, Marston

South East

£495,000

Listed on 08/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
919 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This semi-detached family home is nestled in a desirable residential area, occupying a corner plot that offers potential for further extension, subject to planning permission. The property features an entrance hall that leads into a spacious sitting room, dining room, and kitchen, providing a comfortable living space. On the first floor, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms along with a shower room and W.C. The exterior boasts a generous garden to the front that extends to the side, complemented by a driveway and garage. There is also pedestrian access to the rear garden, which includes a storage shed. Located in Marston, this home benefits from a vibrant community atmosphere and is conveniently situated within the Oxford ring road. Local amenities include a variety of shops, food outlets, and filling stations, with additional facilities available in nearby Summertown and Headington. The area offers excellent public transport links and easy access to major roads such as the M40 and A34. Furthermore, it is within walking or cycling distance of several hospitals and renowned schools, including The University of Oxford. This property is offered with no onward chain, presenting an ideal opportunity for those looking to settle in a thriving community while having the potential to enhance their new home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a maintained three-bedroom home with a useful corner plot, driveway and garage, and an established garden with patio areas. The photographed interiors are dated rather than visibly neglected, giving a buyer scope to refresh the décor and finishes and choose whether to modernise the usable kitchen. The listing also describes potential for an extension, subject to planning permission.

The asking price is £495,000, around 10% above the local average on a £/sqf basis, so price is a constraint rather than a value highlight. With the stated £6,000–£18,000 renovation range, purchase plus refurbishment costs also look tight against local benchmarks. The plot and light-upgrade canvas have appeal, but the numbers make this a selective project rather than an obvious bargain.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional décor, older carpets and finishes across the photographed living spaces and bedrooms.
  • Modernise the usable kitchen if desired, with dated cabinetry and finishes offering a clear cosmetic upgrade.
  • Make the most of the established corner-plot garden, patio areas, driveway and garage; the listing also notes possible extension scope subject to planning permission.

Key risks

  • Purchase plus the stated refurbishment range looks tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent financial headroom.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,870
Based on a loan of £371,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.7% since listed
£495,000£30,000(-5.7%)
06/10/2026
Current price
£525,000Initial listing
08/09/2026

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