Summary - SQUIRES HOUSE 17 SMITHS WHARF WANTAGE OX12 9GX
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Newly renovated two-bedroom first-floor apartment with parking and communal gardens..
Chain-free two-bedroom first-floor apartment, approximately 785 sq ft
Newly renovated throughout — move-in ready condition
Open-plan kitchen/sitting room with balcony access and large windows
Two double bedrooms; refurbished family bathroom with separate shower
Allocated off-street parking and communal gardens; bicycle store
Leasehold: 133 years remaining — material tenure consideration
Service charge £1,846.40 pa; ground rent £225 pa — ongoing costs to note
EPC C, gas central heating, double glazing; built 2003
This bright, newly renovated first-floor apartment in Smiths Wharf offers practical, move-in-ready living for first-time buyers or investors. Set within a modern development built in 2003, the layout includes an open-plan kitchen/sitting room, two double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with separate shower. The property measures approximately 785 sq ft and comes chain-free for a straightforward purchase.
Outside, the development provides an allocated off-street parking space and well-maintained communal gardens, plus a secure communal entrance and bicycle store. The flat benefits from gas-fired central heating, uPVC double glazing and fast broadband and mobile coverage — conveniences that suit commuters and young households.
Important cost and tenure details: this is a leasehold apartment with 133 years remaining. Annual service charge is £1,846.40 and ground rent is £225 pa. The property has an EPC rating of C and council tax band C. These running costs and the leasehold tenure are material considerations for buyers budgeting for ongoing expenses.
Location is a genuine strength: Wantage town centre amenities, weekly markets and multiple good primary and secondary schools are within easy reach. Commuters benefit from road links to the A34 and rail connections from nearby Didcot to London. Overall, this is a pragmatic, well-presented home suited to purchasers seeking a low-maintenance starter home or a lettable investment in a very affluent, established town.
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