Oxford · OX2
Oakthorpe Road
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A fantastic opportunity to purchase a two‑bedroom apartment in the heart of Summertown, complete with a balcony and a garage. The property requires updating, making it an ideal project for anyone looking to create a warm and welcoming home in one of Oxford’s most desirable and lively residential areas.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Two Bedroom Apartment
- Bright Reception Room
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Adjoining Kitchen
- Family Bathroom
- Balcony for Private Outdoor Space
- Over 800 Sq Ft of Living Space
- Private Garage
- Located Minutes to the Summertown Amenities
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A fantastic opportunity to purchase a two‑bedroom apartment in the heart of Summertown, complete with a balcony and a garage. The property requires updating, making it an ideal project for anyone looking to create a warm and welcoming home in one of Oxford’s most desirable and lively residential areas.
Upon entering a small porch, the hallway leads into a generous reception room featuring bay‑style windows and direct access to the balcony, which overlooks the green expanse of Keeble College sports ground, offering a lovely, peaceful connection to the outdoors. The adjoining kitchen provides scope for redesign and modernisation. There are two double bedrooms, both with built‑in wardrobes and storage, along with a well‑proportioned bathroom. There is the added convenience of a garage for storage or parking.
With its sought‑after location and excellent access to Oxford City Centre, this apartment presents an exciting chance to craft a personalised home in a vibrant neighbourhood.
Location:
Located in the residential yet lively heart of Summertown, the property is just a short walk from an excellent range of cafés, boutiques, restaurants, farmers’ markets and everyday shops. Oxford’s historic city centre lies approximately two miles away and is easily accessible via frequent bus services from the Banbury Road. Transport links are excellent, with regular Oxford bus services and nearby Oxford Parkway and Oxford Station providing direct trains to London. North Oxford is particularly renowned for its outstanding schools, including St Edward’s, The Dragon School and Oxford High School, all within easy reach. The property also falls within the Cherwell School catchment area.
Share of Freehold: Lease Expiring 01/07/3016
Service Charge: £2,385 p.a.
Ground Rent: N/A
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Getting about
1.5 milesto Oxford Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.9 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 9.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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