1930s semi in Marston requiring modernisation, close to hospitals and schools.
Three bedrooms, 863 sq ft of living space
This 1930s semi-detached home in Marston offers a rare blank canvas in a highly desirable Oxford neighbourhood. Three bedrooms, a generous kitchen and an off-street parking space make it practical for families, first-time buyers or investors seeking rental potential. The house sits close to local shops, parks, strong transport links and the John Radcliffe Hospital, and falls within catchment for well-regarded local schools.
Period features such as bay windows and original pebble-dash brickwork give the property character, while the rear garden and driveway provide scope to extend or improve (subject to planning). At about 863 sq ft, the interior has a modern open-plan kitchen/living feel in parts, but overall the house needs renovation throughout, so buyers should budget for updating and possible insulation work to the solid brick walls.
Practical benefits include mains gas central heating, low local crime, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for commuters and home workers. The small plot size and average room sizes mean this is not for those seeking large gardens or extensive living space, but it represents value for buyers prepared to invest time and money to modernise in a very affluent, well-connected area.
Viewings will suit purchasers who want to create a personalised family home near good schools and transport, or investors seeking a property with improvement upside in Marston.