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Market Place, Wantage, OX12
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£130,000

Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AW

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 10 days ago · Wantage

How the price compares

This home£130,000
Median 1 bed in OX12£140k19 homes listed · £291 per sq ft
Difference-7%below the area median

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • Character property which has undergone extensive renovation
  • Modern kitchen
  • One bedroom
  • Contemporary bathroom
  • Arranged over two floors
  • Council Tax Band; A, EPC Rating; D

About this home

A charming grade II listed one bedroom apartment arranged over two floors situated in the heart of Wantage town centre with bus routes to all the local towns on the doorstep.

This delightful apartment offers both character and modern living, and comprises a hallway leading into a modern kitchen and a contemporary shower room with Velux window. The double bedroom and generously sized living room are both accessed via a stairwell, with the living area providing attractive rooftop views of Wantage town.

Converted in 2003 and the building has undergone extensive renovations which honour its history in addition to offering convenient, modern living, with the convenience of all the amenities that Wantage has to offer on your doorstep.

The property further benefits from no onward chain, making this an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a sound investment opportunity.

Lease length: 101 years remaining Annual Insurance circa: £160/year Ground rent: peppercorn

Some material information to note: Freehold property. Gas central heating. Mains water, mains electrics and mains drains. Ofcom checker indicates standard and superfast broadband is available at this postcode. Ofcom checker indicates mobile availability is available with most providers. The government portal generally highlights this as a very low flood risk postcode. We are not aware of any planning permissions in place which would negatively affect the property. Properties built pre-2000 may contain asbestos in certain materials used in their construction or in subsequent building work. These are generally considered safe unless disturbed but prospective buyers must take their own advice.

Wantage is a historic town situated within the Vale of White Horse. The town is believed to date back to Roman times and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. It is famed as the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. The town offers schooling for all ages a range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as a market on a Wednesday and Saturday. Wantage has excellent commuting links via the A34 with the M40 in the north and the M4 in the south. Didcot c.9 miles offers a fast service to London Paddington c.40 minutes.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
101 years left
Service charge
£160 per year

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Didcot Parkway Station8.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in OX12 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £340k · detached £515k · terraced £290k · flat £198k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 4, 11 - 12, Market Place
Wantage OX12 8AB
Flat
Leasehold
29 May 2026£187,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in OX12

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£650£13,000 deposit · £117,000 loan
Stamp Duty£100England rates

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 Thomas Merrifield, Wantage & Grove on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 29/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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