Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4
South East
£385,000
Listed on 14/10/2026
Listed on 14/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
922 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
A three-bedroom semi-detached house on a corner plot, offered as a refurbishment project. The accommodation is described as requiring full modernisation, with scope to rework the existing home and explore an extension, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. The plot and existing layout may suit buyers considering a renovation, but purchasers should assess the condition and any development options independently.
WHOTS analysis
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57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £385,000, this three-bedroom corner-plot semi is priced 12.2% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The dated interiors, visible older kitchen and tired outdoor areas give a buyer plenty of scope to reshape and modernise the house, while the corner plot offers potential to explore extension options subject to planning. Peeling or damaged-looking render at the rear should be checked, and the roof’s condition cannot be confirmed from the available views.
The overall opportunity is still weak: even using the £55,000–£95,000 renovation range, purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks. This is a substantial project, so the value will depend on controlling the works and what the finished home can achieve.
Key opportunities
- A corner plot gives scope to investigate a different layout or an extension, subject to planning and feasibility.
- The dated kitchen, living space and visible bedroom finishes offer a clear opportunity to modernise the house to a buyer’s taste.
- The overgrown rear garden and untidy frontage could be improved to make better use of the outdoor space.
Key risks
- The £55,000–£95,000 works range makes this a substantial modernisation programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; budget and programme control will matter.
- Purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent margin at the asking price.
- Peeling or damaged-looking rear render needs inspection and may require repair; roof condition is not confirmed from the available views.
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