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Watery Lane, Clifton Hampden

South East

£350,000

Listed on 17/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Cottage
Area
883 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom cottage is set near the end of a quiet lane in Clifton Hampden and is offered with no onward chain. The accommodation retains period details including exposed timbers, brickwork and a substantial fireplace with a stove. The sitting room connects with a fitted kitchen and a separate dining area overlooking the garden. Upstairs are two bedrooms with some reduced headroom, a bathroom and built-in storage. The property is presented as an opportunity to update and personalise while preserving its traditional character. The cottage stands on a plot of approximately a quarter of an acre, including additional land to the rear with countryside views. The gardens have established planting and several wooden outbuildings, with scope for further outdoor use. Clifton Hampden has village amenities including a shop, post office, GP surgery, primary school, pub and recreation facilities. Didcot Parkway is around five miles away, with direct trains to London Paddington, and the village also has road links towards Oxford, Abingdon and Dorchester-on-Thames.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This characterful cottage has a clear, light-touch project: refresh the traditional interiors and kitchen, then bring the substantial established garden back into shape. Exposed beams, a striking brick fireplace and a plot of around a quarter-acre backing onto open farmland give it plenty to work with, while the visible rooms appear usable and no major internal damage is apparent.

At £350,000, the asking price is slightly below the local average on a £/sqf basis, which is a positive, though the overall opportunity remains weak: the economics score is moderate and the price advantage is modest. Its quiet village setting and period character add appeal, but reduced headroom upstairs and weathered outbuildings are worth factoring into a viewing.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes and kitchen while retaining the exposed beams and substantial brick fireplace.
  • Clear and maintain the large established garden, with open farmland beyond adding to its setting.
  • Make use of the cottage’s character and quiet village location, with useful amenities nearby and rail connections at Didcot Parkway.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Watery Lane, Clifton Hampden
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Culham Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Culham

  • Appleford Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Appleford

  • Radley Rail Station

    2.3 miles

    Train · Radley

  • Didcot Parkway Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Didcot

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,430
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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