Summary - 167, Hollow Way, Cowley OX4 2NE
5 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
HMO-ready period home with garage and garden — renovation required, strong rental demand..
- Five bedrooms with existing HMO licence for immediate rental use
- Detached garage plus driveway parking and west-facing rear garden
- High ceilings and period character, typical of 1900s construction
- Requires full renovation; energy-efficiency work likely needed
- Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; glazing install date unknown
- Mains gas boiler and radiators present but appliances untested
- Located in a student-focused, well-connected area with fast broadband
- Above-average local crime; budget for security and maintenance
A versatile five-bedroom semi in Cowley with an existing HMO licence, offering immediate rental potential in a strong student market. The property includes a detached garage, driveway parking and a west-facing garden — useful assets for tenants and lettings flexibility.
The house retains period character and high ceilings typical of early 20th-century build, but it requires renovation throughout. Key services are present (mains gas boiler and radiators, double glazing of unknown age) and the solid-brick walls have no installed insulation, so buyers should budget for energy-efficiency upgrades and general refurbishment.
Layout versatility is a major strength: multiple reception rooms can serve as bedrooms, and there are several WC/shower facilities suited to shared occupation. Transport links to Oxford city centre, hospitals and universities make this location attractive to students, professionals and investors seeking reliable demand.
Practical considerations: the property sits in an area with above-average crime and will need works to restore and modernise. The HMO licence, garage and parking support rental income, but renovation and insulation costs should be factored into any acquisition or refurbishment plan.
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