Watlington Road, Lewknor, Watlington, OX49 5TT
South East
£400,000Guide Price
Listed on 13/10/2026
Listed on 13/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1098 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is described as dating from around the 1960s and has two reception rooms, a kitchen, a ground-floor shower room and a conservatory or boot room. The lounge includes a log burner, while the dining room opens into the conservatory. The kitchen is identified in the listing as needing refurbishment. Upstairs are three bedrooms, with the principal room measuring 3.81m by 3.17m.
The property has a large established garden backing onto open countryside. The listing states that the oil boiler is approximately four to five years old and that parking is on street. Chinnor station is given as around 3.3 miles away, with connections towards London via the Chiltern Main Line.
The sale is by the Modern Method of Auction. The listing says a reservation agreement and non-refundable reservation fee apply, and that completion is required within 56 days of the draft contract being received by the buyer's solicitor. A legal pack is available; prospective bidders should review the auction terms, fees and legal documents before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £400,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The interiors are clean and usable but distinctly dated, with an especially old-fashioned kitchen, patterned carpets and traditional finishes offering scope for a focused refresh. The large established garden, open-field outlook and multiple reception spaces give the project extra appeal; the indicative renovation range is £18,000–£35,000. The listing is being sold by auction, so bidding can take the hammer above the guide and the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Acquire below the local average £/sqf, leaving room for a considered improvement project.
- Refresh the dated kitchen and interior finishes, including carpets and wall treatments.
- Make the most of the large established garden, open-field outlook and multiple reception spaces.
Key risks
None recorded.
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