Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BW
Listed 13 Jan 2026 · price reduced 13 Jan 2026 · Wantage
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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
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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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