Summary - 63, Kersington Crescent OX4 3RJ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Two double bedrooms, bright open-plan living room
Recently refitted contemporary kitchen and modern bathroom
Secluded covered balcony plus external storage shed
About 644 sq ft — comfortable two-bed layout
Leasehold: 125 years from 1993 (≈103 years remaining)
Service charge £900 p.a.; ground rent £10 p.a.; cheap council tax
Located near ring road, A34, rail links, science and business parks
Area has high crime and local deprivation — factor into purchase
This smart, recently renovated two-bedroom apartment on Kersington Crescent offers practical, move-in-ready accommodation for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The contemporary kitchen and modern bathroom are newly fitted, and the living room opens onto a secluded covered balcony that overlooks well-kept communal gardens. An external storage shed provides useful bike or seasonal storage.
At about 644 sq ft the layout is comfortable for a couple or small family, with two double bedrooms and a bright open-plan living space. The building dates from the 1950s–60s and has double glazing (install date unknown); walls are original solid brick with no confirmed added insulation. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators.
Practical costs are straightforward: a 125-year lease from 1993 (about 103 years remaining), service charge £900 p.a. and ground rent £10 p.a. Council tax is cheap. Transport links are strong — close to the ring road, A34, rail and bus routes and within easy reach of Oxford science and business parks, making the apartment suitable for commuters.
Buyers should note the property sits in an area with higher crime and local deprivation indicators; purchasers and investors should factor local market conditions into their plans. There is no flood risk and local schools include several rated Good. Overall this is a low-management, renovated flat with commuter convenience and outdoor space, offering straightforward rental or owner-occupier potential.
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