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£280,000Guide price

Varsity Place, New Hinksey, OX1 4TZ

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
495sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 5 Oct 2026 · Oxford

How the price compares

This home£280,000£566 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in OX1£435k16 homes listed · £566 per sq ft
Difference-36%below the area median

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

Floorplan

Location

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  • 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
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

Monthly repayment£1,401£28,000 deposit · £252,000 loan
Stamp Duty£4,000England 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 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

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