Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5
South East
£210,000Guide Price
Listed on 05/11/2026
Listed on 05/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
783 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached cottage in Yarnton is offered with no onward chain and is being sold by traditional auction. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a ground-floor WC, a kitchen and a living/dining room, with two double bedrooms, a further bedroom and the main bathroom upstairs. The property is described as requiring renovation and is available to cash buyers only. The sale is subject to a non-refundable buyer's fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, with a minimum fee of £6,600 including VAT.
Outside, the property has front and rear gardens and a garage. Yarnton has village facilities including a school, church, pubs, a farm shop, a garden centre with restaurant and a post office/general store. The listing states that Oxford is within five miles and the A34 within two miles. Buyers should review the auction terms and fee arrangements before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £210,000, this three-bedroom Yarnton cottage is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The stated accommodation, rear garden and garage give the project a useful base, with access to Oxford and the A34 adding to its appeal.
This is a heavy renovation project: worn finishes and visible staining or deterioration affect several rooms, and the kitchen and bathroom are both ready for a substantial overhaul. There is scope to reshape the interior finishes throughout and bring the overgrown garden back into use. The exterior views show no obvious major roof failure, though they cannot confirm the building’s full condition. It is offered by auction at a guide price; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- The three-bedroom accommodation offers scope to refresh finishes throughout and make the interior feel cohesive, rather than limiting the project to a cosmetic update.
- The dated, worn kitchen and bathroom provide clear opportunities to replace fittings and finishes to suit a new scheme.
- The rear garden appears sizeable and includes a greenhouse, path and fencing; clearing and improving it could make the outdoor space a stronger part of the home.
Key risks
- Worn and deteriorated finishes across several rooms, together with dated fittings and flooring, point to a heavy full-interior programme; plan for a substantial rebuild in time and coordination, not a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Oxford Parkway Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Oxford Parkway
Islip Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Islip
Hanborough Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · Long Hanborough
Oxford Rail Station
3.9 miles
Train · Oxford
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