Summary - 45, MARKET SQUARE OX26 6AJ
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (high street)
Large, characterful retail building ideal for investor or multi-use operator.
- Prominent double-fronted frontage on Bicester Market Square
- Large overall footprint: c.1,495 sq ft across three storeys and basement
- Separate gated passageway gives independent upper-floor access
- Grade II listed — restrictions on alterations and repairs apply
- Offered freehold by public auction on 22 October 2025
- EPC rating D; buyers responsible for disbursements and admin fee
- High local crime level may affect security and insurance costs
- Built-form/appearance includes period facade; services to be verified
A commanding, double-fronted freehold in Bicester Market Square, offered at auction, presents a rare high-street investment opportunity. The property extends across three storeys plus a sizeable basement and benefits from prominent glazing to two sides — ideal for retail or office use with strong passing footfall in a busy town centre.
The building combines period character (black-and-white facade and original loft access) with substantial internal space (approximately 1,495 sq ft and around 18 rooms), offering scope for multiple uses or split occupation subject to consents. There is separate access to the upper floors via a gated passageway, allowing the upper parts to be used independently from the ground-floor commercial unit.
Buyers should note material constraints: the property is Grade II listed (Listing No: 1046457) which will affect alterations and repairs, and the sale will be by public auction on 22 October 2025. The EPC is rated D, and purchasers will be responsible for disbursements and an administration fee of £1,500 (incl. VAT). High local crime levels are recorded for the area and may impact certain uses or insurance costs.
This lot suits investors or operators seeking a prominent freehold in a busy Oxfordshire market town who can manage listed-building requirements and auction timelines. Because services and certain costs require buyer enquiry, prudent purchasers should review the legal pack and arrange surveys before bidding.
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