Summary - 25 MERTON STREET BANBURY OX16 4RX
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful two-bedroom home, central location with excellent transport links and low-maintenance garden.
- Two double bedrooms with built-in storage
- Two reception rooms retaining period fireplaces
- Large bathroom with space for separate shower
- Wider-than-average kitchen, landscaped courtyard garden
- Boiler located in insulated boarded loft
- Chimney/flue requires relining for solid fuel use
- Small plot and modest outdoor space
- Local area shows higher crime and deprivation rates
This well-presented two-storey Victorian mid-terrace sits a short walk from Banbury town centre and the railway station, offering quick links to London and the M40. The house retains period features including high ceilings, sash windows, picture rails and fireplaces, giving immediate character and curb appeal. Two double bedrooms and two reception rooms suit first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors looking for spacious rooms in a compact footprint.
Practical benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, an insulated and boarded loft with the boiler installed, and a wider-than-average rear kitchen. The paved courtyard garden and rear pedestrian access provide low-maintenance outside space, storage sheds and secure bin/cycle access. The large bathroom and good built-in bedroom storage reduce immediate upgrade needs.
Buyers should note a small number of material issues: the sitting-room fireplace is boarded and there is no current solid fuel appliance — the chimney flue will need relining if you want a working fire. The plot is narrow with a modest courtyard rather than a lawned garden, and the local area records higher-than-average crime and relative deprivation indicators. Some cosmetic modernisation would maximise long-term value.
Overall this freehold property offers a characterful, centrally located home with strong rental or owner-occupier appeal, particularly to those prioritising transport links and town-centre convenience. Buyers wanting a ready-to-move-in show-home may prefer to budget for updates; investors and first-time purchasers will find good scope to add value.
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