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Horn Lane, East Hendred OX12

South East

£500,000

Listed on 16/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Land
Area
2500 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A cleared 0.3-acre site in East Hendred is offered with planning permission for a proposed detached home of approximately 2,500 sq ft. The scheme also includes a separate garden room of around 500 sq ft, covered outdoor seating of approximately 300 sq ft and a three-car carport. The former bungalow has been removed, so the next owner would take forward the approved build rather than refurbish an existing house. The proposed design combines red brick, timber cladding, aluminium glazing and a sedum roof. Plans describe an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a separate snug, utility room, shower room and ground-floor bedroom. Upstairs is designed as a principal suite with dressing area and en-suite. The garden room is shown as flexible additional space for uses such as a studio, gym or home office. The current owner designed the scheme for their own occupation. Planning permission is stated to have been granted for the design shown; any changes to the layout or scheme would need to be checked against the relevant consents. The plot is in the village of East Hendred, which the listing describes as having historic buildings, local amenities, a church and country pubs.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £500,000, the asking price is about £200/sq ft against a local average of £362, making the acquisition price a standout strength. This is a cleared plot rather than a house to renovate: the former bungalow has been removed, and the photographs show overgrown ground, not a completed home. The opportunity is to bring the approved scheme to life—a substantial 2,500 sq ft house with a separate garden room, three-car carport and covered outdoor seating, using a design that combines brick, timber, glazing and a sedum roof.

This is a weak overall WHOTS opportunity despite the attractive price and strong fundamentals: the heavy development scope and limited economics data leave the investment case difficult to assess. Verify the planning permission, conditions and implementation requirements, and establish a full build budget and programme before committing.

Key opportunities

  • Bring the approved 2,500 sq ft house to life, including its open-plan living concept and considered mix of brick, timber, glazing and sedum roofing.
  • Create the proposed separate garden room and three-car carport, alongside covered outdoor seating that extends the living space.
  • Acquire at about £200/sq ft, well below the £362 local average, with the former bungalow already removed and the site cleared.

Key risks

  • The cleared, overgrown plot requires a full build and site-preparation programme, not a cosmetic refresh; establish the construction budget and timetable before proceeding.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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