Downside End, Headington, OX3 8JF
Listed 24 Jun 2025 · price reduced 23 Jul 2026 · Oxford
How the price compares
About this home
Investment Opportunity – Freehold Sale An exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Headington — this pair of extended and converted semi-detached houses now comprise six self-contained two-bedroom flats, being sold together on a single freehold title, or as two separate semi-detached properties with tenants in situ. Set in a desirable residential area, 37 & 39 Downside End offer a rare chance to acquire a ready-made portfolio of well-proportioned apartments, with off-street parking and communal garden space Further benefits include: • Freehold ownership of each, or both buildings • Off-street parking for residents • Private garden spaces to the rear (depending on unit layout) • Excellent transport links to Oxford city centre, hospitals, and the universities • Proximity to local shops, amenities, and green spaces The location is particularly well-suited to both tenants and owner-occupiers, with excellent transport links via nearby bus routes and easy access to the A40 and Oxford Ring Road. The properties are within close proximity to Oxford’s renowned hospitals, including the John Radcliffe, Churchill, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Oxford Brookes University and the University of Oxford colleges are also easily reached, making this a strategic and highly rentable position in the city. Whether you're an experienced investor seeking solid rental returns (approximately 7.1% yield), or a developer exploring future potential, this is a turnkey opportunity in one of Oxford’s most consistently sought-after postcodes.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Oxford Station3.6 mi
- Oxford Parkway Station4.8 mi
- Islip Station4.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in OX3 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £470k · terraced £410k · flat £290k · detached £660k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Downside End Oxford OX3 8JF | Terraced Freehold | 5 Dec 2025 | £415,000 |
| 24 Downside End Oxford OX3 8JG | Terraced Freehold | 27 Sept 2024 | £425,000 |
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Breckon & Breckon, Headington on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Jun 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 23/07/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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