Summary - 26 Bayswater Road, Headington OX3 9NY
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Auction opportunity for cash buyers with clear refurbishment potential.
Sold at online auction — cash buyers only, six weeks' completion
Three bedrooms, two receptions, one bathroom; circa 929 sq ft
Driveway parking, front and rear gardens, outbuilding/store
Needs full modernisation; solid brick walls likely lack insulation
Main heating: LPG boiler and radiators (not mains gas)
Decent plot size with scope to extend/convert (subject to consents)
Good commuter links (A40, Oxford station) and nearby schools
Local area shows high deprivation—factor rental/resale demand risks
For cash buyers seeking a renovation project in Headington, this three-bedroom semi offers clear scope to add value. The house includes two reception rooms, a kitchen, one bathroom and three bedrooms across approximately 929 sq ft, with a front and rear garden, outbuilding/store and driveway parking. A six-week completion via online auction means a quick turnaround for investors or developers prepared to act fast.
The property dates from the 1930s and requires modernisation throughout: solid brick walls likely need insulation, the heating runs on an LPG boiler, and finishes are dated. These are realistic upgrade items that can be addressed to improve energy efficiency and market appeal. The single bathroom and average room sizes underline the practical scope for reconfiguration or extension (subject to consents).
Location is a notable strength: easy access to the A40 and Oxford station for commuter links, nearby good primary schools and a range of local amenities. Crime is low and mobile/broadband connectivity is strong. The area shows high deprivation indicators, so buyers should factor local demand dynamics into rental or resale assumptions.
Overall this is a straightforward refurbishment/opportunity purchase for a cash buyer or investor prepared to modernise. Immediate positives — parking, garden, decent plot and commuter links — support either a buy-to-let refurbishment or a resale after renovation. Be aware of auction terms (cash only) and the need for works to bring the property up to modern standards.
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