Abingdon, Oxfordshire
South East
£175,000
Listed on 25/09/2026
Listed on 25/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
Terraced BungalowArea
447 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This one-bedroom terraced bungalow in Abingdon has a separate hall, a double bedroom, a kitchen overlooking the rear garden and a wet room. The property is double glazed and is described as needing improvement, offering scope for a buyer to update it to their requirements.
Outside, the enclosed south-facing rear garden includes a brick-built shed. The bungalow is in a traffic-free setting, within walking distance of local amenities and bus stops, with access to the A34 nearby. The freehold property has an estate service charge of £195.87 per year. Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected, and the EPC rating is C. The sale is end of chain. Covenants apply to extensions, so buyers should ask the agent for details.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This one-bedroom terraced bungalow is a usable, light-refresh project rather than a major refurb: the kitchen and wet-room fittings are older, while the living room and bedroom could benefit from fresh decoration and flooring. The enclosed, south-facing garden is overgrown, offering a straightforward outdoor improvement too. Double glazing, an EPC C and an apparently intact roof and frontage are useful starting points.
At £175,000, it is priced slightly below the local average per square foot, which is a modest positive. However, the figures suggest limited headroom: adding the £6,500–£14,500 renovation range to the asking price puts the midpoint just above the implied local-average value, before fees or stamp duty. The traffic-free setting, nearby amenities and access to the A34 add appeal, but this is a measured cosmetic opportunity rather than an obvious value play.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the plain interior finishes and dated carpets to give the living space and bedroom a more contemporary feel.
- Clear and maintain the enclosed, south-facing rear garden, with a paved path and brick-built shed already in place.
- Make use of the traffic-free setting, double glazing and proximity to local amenities and A34 access.
Key risks
- The £195.87 annual estate service charge and covenants on extending the property may affect ongoing costs or future plans.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Radley Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · Radley
Culham Rail Station
2.9 miles
Train · Culham
Appleford Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · Appleford
Oxford Rail Station
5.1 miles
Train · Oxford
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