Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8FP
Listed 27 Jul 2026 · Wantage
How the price compares
Key features
- Charming & Unique Two Storey Maisonette
- Formerly The School Masters House
- Spacious Open Plan Accommodation
- Two Generous Bedrooms
- Private Off Road Parking Space
- Prime Wantage Location, Easy Walking Distance To The Town
- Combining Period Charm With Modern Convenience
- Well Maintained Throughout - Viewing Highly Advised
About this home
A beautiful, unique and characterful home, Ormond House was thoughtfully converted by Berkeley Homes in 2011 to create an exclusive courtyard development, perfectly positioned within easy walking distance of Wantage town centre. Blending contemporary design with period charm, the property has been exceptionally well maintained since its conversion and should be viewed internally to fully appreciate all the property has to offer. The property is entered via a generous entrance hall with a tiled floor, a useful understairs storage cupboard and a convenient cloakroom. The heart of the home is the bright and spacious open-plan living area. Featuring sash windows to both the front and rear, this impressive dual aspect space seamlessly combines the living and kitchen areas, creating an ideal environment for modern living and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with sleek gloss white cabinetry, laminate work surfaces with matching upstands, feature under-unit lighting and a range of integrated Bosch appliances, including a stainless steel oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood, fridge/freezer and slimline dishwasher. The first floor offers a spacious L-shaped landing with a sash window and a large airing cupboard housing the gas-fired central heating system. The master bedroom benefits from twin built-in double wardrobes, while the second bedroom provides excellent guest accommodation or an ideal home office. The stylish bathroom is fitted with high-quality Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, Hansgrohe chrome fittings, a heated chrome towel rail and attractive ceramic wall tiling. Outside, the property enjoys an attractive front border planted with lavender, verbena, evergreen shrubs and a traditional box hedge. An allocated parking space is conveniently positioned immediately to the side of the property, together with a pedestrian gate providing direct access onto Ormond Road and a pleasant walk into Wantage town centre.
Material Information: The property is leasehold with a 125 year lease which commenced in 2012 with 111 years remaining. The property is connected to mains water, electricity, gas and drainage and is heated via a gas fired boiler. Conservation Area - Yes. Flood risk - very low according to gov.uk. Mobile signal - Good outdoor and in-home for Vodafone, Three & EE. Good outdoor for O2 according to Please check as mobile networks may wary. Broadband - Ultrafast available. They have advised that the service charge whilst they have been in ownership has been between £900 to £1100 per annum. The ground rent is £200 per annum.
Parking - Allocated parking
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Property details
- Property type
- Maisonette
- Size
- 721 sq ft / 67 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Parking
- Off street
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, St Annes House, 24 - 28, Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DA | Flat Leasehold | 1 May 2026 | £165,000 |
| 3 Gabriel House, Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DJ | Flat Leasehold | 13 Feb 2026 | £237,000 |
| Winslow Hall, 47a, Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DJ | Other Leasehold | 14 Nov 2025 | £210,000 |
| Flat 5, 3, Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8BU | Flat Leasehold | 5 Jun 2025 | £105,000 |
| Flat 3, St Annes House, 24 - 28, Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DA | Flat Leasehold | 17 Mar 2025 | £130,000 |
| 50 Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DF | Terraced Freehold | 17 Mar 2025 | £680,000 |
| 57 Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 14 Mar 2025 | £548,500 |
| 2 Gabriel House, Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DJ | Flat Leasehold | 11 Mar 2025 | £365,000 |
| Peking Dynasty, Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8BS | Other Freehold | 10 Feb 2025 | £242,000 |
| 69 Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DJ | Detached Freehold | 3 Feb 2025 | £490,000 |
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
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 Waymark Property, Wantage on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 27 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 27/07/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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