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About
SmoothSale are pleased to offer this generously proportioned semi-detached property, ideally situated within the popular Cowley area of Oxford.
Extended to create substantial and versatile accommodation, this property presents an excellent opportunity for families, investors, or buyers seeking a home with flexible living arrangements.
The ground floor provides a variety of reception spaces that can be adapted to suit individual requirements.
A bright front reception room with bay window offers an inviting living area and is currently utilised as an additional bedroom.
To the rear, a comfortable sitting room enjoys direct access to the garden, while a separate dining room connects conveniently to the fitted kitchen, creating an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining.
A useful study provides dedicated workspace for those working from home, complemented by a practical ground floor WC.
Upstairs, the property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample space for larger families, guests, or tenants.
The accommodation is further enhanced by a family bathroom and an additional shower room, helping to meet the demands of modern living.
Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway with parking for several vehicles.
The enclosed rear garden has been designed for ease of maintenance and includes a selection of sheds and outbuildings, offering excellent storage solutions and potential for a range of uses.
Previously operated as a licensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and currently arranged for professional tenants, the property offers strong investment appeal.
Equally, it can be purchased with vacant possession, making it suitable for owner-occupiers seeking a spacious home in a highly convenient location.
Rupert Road enjoys excellent access to many of Oxford's key destinations, including Oxford Brookes University, the Headington hospitals, bmw Mini Plant, Oxford Business Park and the Science Park.
The property is also well positioned for local shops, restaurants, public transport links and green spaces, with Shotover Country Park and the cs Lewis Nature Reserve nearby.
Regular services provide convenient connections into Oxford city centre, London and the surrounding areas.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can secure this property with an optional reservation deposit of £2,500.
This forms part of the property's total purchase price and is not an additional fee.
The deposit draws up a legally binding exclusivity agreement which gives exclusive rights to purchase the property within an agreed timeframe.
The reservation deposit guarantees that the seller will remove their property from the market as soon as the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
This means that the property is reserved for you, giving you time to complete the sale without the risk of being gazumped.
The fixed exclusivity period (typically 8-10 weeks) allows you to prepare financing, surveys and property searches with the confidence that you aren't wasting money on a sale that may fall through.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline and are only intended as guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
No person employed by SmoothSale has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included for sale with the property.
Prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property and commission an expert report where appropriate.
Speak to one of our property specialists about our reservation deposit scheme to find out more. --
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