Osberton Road, Charles Ponsonby House, OX2
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Osberton Road, Charles Ponsonby House, OX2

By Breckon & Breckon

£ 125,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Breckon & Breckon says ..

Located on the ground floor of this popular retirement development, this one bedroom apartment provides a rare opportunity for those over 55 - with no onward chain, and within walking distance of the Summertown shops.The standout feature is a spacious, open-plan kitchen / reception room with mode...

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Oxford’s Cutteslowe & Sunnymead area, listed by Breckon & Breckon, offers a relatively affordable entry point to the Oxford housing market. The location is advantageous, being close to Summertown shops, providing easy access to amenities and the transportation network. Several schools are within walking distance, suitable for families potentially planning visits or involved in childcare.

The property itself presents a mixed picture. While the structure seems sound and the communal areas present a well-maintained environment, the interior decoration is clearly dated, and some renovations are advisable before it would attract a broader range of potential buyers. Photos indicate a small private patio area and access to communal gardens, giving some outside space.

The pricing appears competitive, particularly considering similar one-bedroom retirement apartments in the same area, but potential buyers should factor in the cost of modernizing and updating the interior to bring it up to a more contemporary standard. While it is an entry-level property in a desirable location, it is a retirement apartment for over-55s, so will not attract all buyers. Overall, it may appeal to older buyers seeking a convenient and affordable option in a well-located retirement complex.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
5
Location
7
Land
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
364.00

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
973,380.00 £
Increased by 15.41 %
from 843,375.00 £
Est sale value
370,552.00 £
Increased by 47.97 %
from 250,432.00 £
Average area rental value
2,282.00 £/mo
Increased by 13.87 %
from 2,004.00 £/mo
Est letting value
728.00 £/mo
Increased by 100.00 %
from 364.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
2.81 %
Decreased by 1.40 %
from 2.85 %
Crime Rate
12.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 12.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Breckon & Breckon created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Northern House AcademyAcademy Special Converter0.21 KM
St Edward'S SchoolOther Independent School0.37 KM
D'Overbroeck'SOther Independent School0.44 KM
Summer Fields SchoolOther Independent School0.82 KM
St Clare'S, OxfordOther Independent School0.99 KM

Images

Bathroom Patio Garden Front Reception Patio Bedroom Garden

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Prama House Roadway £ 000.00 KM
Oakthorpe Place £ 000.00 KM
Portland Road £ 000.00 KM
Davenant Court £ 000.00 KM
Tattersalls £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Oxford Parkway3121OXP2.79 KM
Oxford3115OXF2.88 KM
Islip3110ISP6.26 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Osberton Road, Charles Ponsonby House, OX2 £ 125,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Osberton Road, Summertown, Oxford £ 180,000BUY7 / 100.00 KM
Osberton Road, Summertown, Oxford £ 125,000BUY5 / 100.01 KM
Osberton Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire £ 130,000BUY6 / 100.01 KM
Osberton Road, Summertown, OX2 £ 129,950BUY6 / 100.02 KM

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40 Osberton Road £ 332,0000.06 KM