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For saleReduced 13 Jan 2026
£120,000Guide price

Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BW

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
535sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 13 Jan 2026 · price reduced 13 Jan 2026 · Wantage

How the price compares

This home£120,000£224 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in OX12£140k19 homes listed · £291 per sq ft
Difference-14%below the area median

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • Residents House Manager and communal lounge, laundry and guest suite
  • Emergency pull cord system fitted throughout the apartment
  • Spacious living room with feature fireplace
  • Lovely communal gardens
  • Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
  • Shower room
  • Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes

About this home

An extremely secure and well-appointed top floor retirement apartment located close to Wantage town centre, within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities. The flat is west facing and enjoys afternoon sunshine with pleasant views towards the Downs.

The accommodation comprises a personal front door to a hallway with large storage cupboard, a fitted kitchen with built in appliances, a spacious modern bathroom with a large fitted shower, and a light and airy sitting/dining room. There is also a large double bedroom with built in wardrobe and plenty of extra space for storage.

The apartment is fitted with an emergency pull cord system throughout. Other benefits include Economy 7 night storage heating, double glazing and an excellent range of communal facilities including a resident's lounge and guest suite, communal laundry room with washing machines and tumble driers, as well as a resident's house manager. There is also a lift to all floors.

Outside, the development is situated in well kept and peaceful communal gardens with parking.

SERVICES All mains services connected except gas. Modern electric heating.

Lease 125 years from 1 May 2005. Long lease remaining. Ground rent £395p.a. (£197.50 every 6 months) Annual service charge approx. £3900 (£1946.42 from1 September 2023 to 29 February 2024 every 6 months) Fairhold Homes (No. 13) Limited, First Port Retirement Property Services, Queensway House, 11 Queensway, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5NR.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Size
535 sq ft / 50 sq m
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
107 years left
Ground rent
£395 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£3,900 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Didcot Parkway Station8.1 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 21, Betjeman Court, Portway
Wantage OX12 9BW
Flat
Leasehold
9 Jan 2026£70,000
Flat 5, Betjeman Court, Portway
Wantage OX12 9BW
Flat
Leasehold
10 Oct 2025£275,000
11 Portway
Wantage OX12 9BU
Semi-detached
Freehold
7 Jul 2025£500,000
Flat 3, Betjeman Court, Portway
Wantage OX12 9BW
Flat
Leasehold
13 Feb 2025£152,500
Flat 17, Betjeman Court, Portway
Wantage OX12 9BW
Flat
Leasehold
8 Nov 2024£145,000
Flat 5, Lloyd Court, Portway
Wantage OX12 9XZ
Flat
Leasehold
11 Sept 2024£205,000
Flat 11, Betjeman Court, Portway
Wantage OX12 9BW
Flat
Leasehold
12 Feb 2024£155,000

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

Monthly repayment£600£12,000 deposit · £108,000 loan
Stamp Duty£0England 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 Douglas and Simmons Estate Agents, Wantage on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 13 Jan 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 13/01/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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