Summary - VARSITY PLACE 26 JOHN TOWLE CLOSE OXFORD OX1 4TZ
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact two-bed ground-floor flat with private garden, long lease, 0.9 miles from Oxford centre.
Chain-free ground-floor apartment with long lease and share of freehold
Private garden with direct access — rare for ground-floor flats
Compact size ~538 sq ft — suited to first-time buyers or downsizers
High local flood risk — may affect insurance and require precautions
Above-average local crime — consider security measures and checks
Electric storage heaters — potentially higher running costs than gas
Double glazing present; installation date unknown
0.9 miles to Oxford city centre, strong local amenities and transport
This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in New Hinksey offers a compact, well-laid-out home a short walk from Oxford city centre. With a private garden and direct access, it brings rare outdoor space for a ground-floor flat, useful for relaxing or light gardening. The property is offered chain-free with a long lease (circa 969–976 years) and share of freehold, simplifying purchase and ownership security.
The accommodation is modest at about 538 sq ft, suited to first-time buyers or downsizers seeking a convenient city-base rather than a large family home. Interiors are presented in a modern style with double glazing (installation date unknown) and a reception room that benefits from natural light. The building dates from the 1980s and is semi-detached in character.
Buyers should note clear practical considerations: heating is by electric storage heaters which can be costly compared with gas, and the area is recorded as having a high flood risk. Crime levels are above average locally. These factors may affect insurance and running costs, and some buyers may want to budget for heating upgrades or flood-prevention measures.
Overall, this is a sensible, low-hassle purchase for someone prioritising location and outdoor space close to Oxford city centre. The combination of a long lease, private garden and immediate availability (no chain) creates a ready-to-move-in proposition, provided buyers are comfortable with the smaller footprint and the noted environmental and running-cost implications.
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