Singletree, Oxford, OX4 4JS

1-bedroom flat · OX4 4JS

517 sq ft1 bathRetirement Apartment · Ground Floor with Patio · EPC Rating: C

Asking

£185,000

For saleListed 526 days

Chain freeRetirement

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HMO Article 4 Direction AreaHouses in Multiple Occupation Article 4 Direction, Oxford City Council city-wide Article 4 (HMO) · C3 → C4 HMO conversion requires planning permission here

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The property

A ground floor retirement apartment with patio and direct access onto established communal gardens.

The property offers independent living with the additional benefit of a manager and alarm service, communal lounge, laundry and guest facilities.

Accommodation including a double bedroom, living room with door opening onto a patio area, separate kitchen, bathroom and useful cupboard space.

There is permit parking for residents as well as several visitors' spaces.

Singletree is situated on Rose Hill and within a few metres of bus stops offering regular services to and from the town centre.

Locally there are a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and a medium sized Co-op Supermarket.

Council Tax Band: AThe freehold is owned by Oxford City Council (who also run the development) and a new lease will be granted on completion.Annual service/maintenance charges of approx.

£1600 per year

Chain free

Retirement

Key information

Price per sq ft

£358/sq ft

Based on 517 sq ft (48 sq m)

Floor area

517 sq ft (48 sq m)

Tenure

Leasehold

Local authority

Oxford

District

County

Oxfordshire County

Property features

Retirement Apartment
Ground Floor with Patio
EPC Rating: C
No Onward Chain
Double Bedroom
Living Room with Patio Door
Manager and Alarm Service, Communal Lounge, Laundry and Guest Facilities
Tenure: Leasehold

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First listedListed at £185,00015 May 2025

Still activeDay 526 on marketToday

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HMO Conversion Potential

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Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.

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