Gladstone Road, Headington, OX3
South East
£380,000
Listed on 08/11/2026
Listed on 08/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
1012 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This Victorian semi-detached house is in the Headington Quarry Conservation Area and has been in the same family for three generations. The current layout provides two double bedrooms, a first-floor shower room, two reception rooms and a kitchen, together with an outside WC and store. The property was originally arranged as three bedrooms and has since been reconfigured. The kitchen and bathroom facilities were adapted for an elderly relative, while the rest of the house is described as requiring comprehensive modernisation. The accommodation therefore offers scope for a substantial refurbishment, subject to investigation of the existing layout and any relevant conservation requirements.
The rear garden is west-facing and extends to approximately 70 metres, backing onto the historic quarry allotments. The property is in a village-like part of Oxford, and its period features and long garden are notable characteristics.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £380,000, this is a notably cheap acquisition against the local £/sqf average, paired with a distinctive Victorian exterior in Headington Quarry Conservation Area and an exceptional 70-metre west-facing garden. The two reception rooms and period fireplaces offer character to work with, while the property’s original three-bedroom configuration may be worth exploring, subject to feasibility.
The interior is a heavy project: finishes are worn and damaged across several rooms, with ceiling deterioration and staining to investigate, and the kitchen is basic and tired. The visible roof and exterior appear broadly intact. The 65/100 score reflects the strong entry price and sound project fundamentals, balanced against the scale of the work and an average location score.
Key opportunities
- Rework the two reception rooms and period features into a cohesive interior that makes the most of the house’s Victorian character.
- The unusually long west-facing garden, established planting and boundaries provide scope for a substantial garden improvement.
- The house was originally three bedrooms and is now arranged as two generous doubles; explore whether a different layout could suit future needs, subject to feasibility.
Key risks
- Worn and damaged finishes across several rooms, visible ceiling deterioration and staining, and a tired kitchen make this a heavy, multi-room programme; allow for investigation and a full interior rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Oxford Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Oxford
Oxford Parkway Rail Station
4.4 miles
Train · Oxford Parkway
Islip Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Islip
Radley Rail Station
5.4 miles
Train · Radley
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