Varsity Place, New Hinksey, OX1 4TZ
Listed 5 Oct 2026 · Oxford
How the price compares
About this home
Excellent investment opportunity: A modern first floor two bedroom apartment within a popular development off the Abingdon Road being offered for sale with tenants in situ.
Description A well-presented light and airy first floor apartment situated in this popular development. The accommodation comprises, hallway, open plan sitting dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room. The property benefits from double glazing and electric heating. There is an allocated parking space to the front. Being offered for sale with tenants in situ. The rent is £1550 pcm making this an excellent investment proposition at over 6.5% return.
Location Situated approximately 1 mile to the south of the city centre, New Hinksey offers easy access to the city, the countryside, and the ring road. A network of off-road cycle and walking routes take you through established green spaces and along the river to Osney and the train station, Christchurch Meadows and the University, the Westgate shopping centre with John Lewis, and to Oxford Brookes and the John Radcliffe Hospital. Regular buses link to all these locations and services to London and the airports. The area is ideal for families and active professionals. There are good primary schools nearby. Hinksey Park is on the doorstep with its outdoor pool, play equipment, allotments and tennis courts. There is easy access to the river with its boat houses and rowing clubs. A range of activities for children and adults are offered at the nearby community centre including junior rowing and a Sunday morning market. A doctor's surgery neighbours the community centre, and there are (truncated)
Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair.
Services All main services connected with the exception of gas.
Tenure & Possession The property is Leasehold with c. 968 years remaining. The current maintenance charge is £1897 pa. Sold with tenants in situ.
Local Authority & Council Tax Oxford City Council Town Hall St Aldates Oxford, OX1 1BX Tel: Council tax band D £2275.54 for 2026/27
Agents Note Penny & Sinclair, their clients and any joint agent gives notice to anyone reading these particulars that: i) the particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract; ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to the condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statement or representations of fact. iii) the text, photographs and plans are guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained and Penny & Sinclair have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. A buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. iv) the descriptions provided therein represent the opinion of the author and whilst given in good faith should not be construed as statements (truncated)
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 495 sq ft / 46 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 0 years left
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
Arrow keys move the map, Shift with an arrow moves it further, plus and minus zoom, Home returns to the first view.
1 on this map
- Oxford Station1.5 mi
- Radley Station3.4 mi
- Oxford Parkway Station4.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in OX1 over the last 12 months: flat £380k · terraced £636k · detached £575k · semi-detached £490k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Varsity Place, John Towle Close Oxford OX1 4TZ | Semi-detached Leasehold | 17 Jul 2026 | £270,000 |
| 26 Varsity Place, John Towle Close Oxford OX1 4TZ | Flat Leasehold | 2 Apr 2026 | £260,000 |
| 14 Varsity Place, John Towle Close Oxford OX1 4TZ | Flat Leasehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £300,000 |
| 33 Varsity Place, John Towle Close Oxford OX1 4TZ | Flat Leasehold | 3 Sept 2024 | £245,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in OX1
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 Penny & Sinclair, Oxford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 05/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
Disclaimer - Property reference OSS260065. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Penny & Sinclair, Oxford. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
Similar homes nearby
Between Towns Road, Oxford














