Inside Oxford’s most expensive homes for sale

With the gorgeous River Thames, a brand-new shopping complex and endless bars and restaurants – Oxford really is the place to be.

The average asking price for a pad in the city is treble the national average at £601,536.

With direct train links to London Paddington and Marylebone arriving in an hour or less, Oxford is the prime location for commuters looking to settle down and get a bit more bang for their buck.

Equally, Oxford is home to plenty of families who can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city centre mixed with the rural charm of the country.

Here are the five most expensive homes in the city centre on Zoopla right now:

£2,850,000

Five-bed end of terrace

St John Street - OX1

This Georgian property on St John Street mixes old school charm with modern functionality and glamour.

The kitchen of the property is high-end and glossy with a huge central island which is the ideal place to entertain.

There are quirky design features fluttered throughout the interior, including the arch-walled detailing in the open plan living room.

The master bedroom features a glass staircase to a marbled bathroom which works well in contrast to the exposed wooden floors and vintage radiators.

For more information on this property, visit Zoopla.

£1,350,000

Three-bed terrace

Walton Street - OX1

This contemporary family home in the heart of the city centre is snug and cosy but will cost over one million pounds.

The property is up to date and well-loved by the current owners who have decorated to a high standard, keeping period features throughout the home.

The kitchen has an Aga and modern integrated appliances and the generous dining room has flagstone flooring and a wood-burning stove.

For more information, visit Zoopla.

£1,095,000

Nine-bed detached house

Lake Street - OX1

Listed as an investment property, the nine-bedroom HMO on Lake Street has a license for sixteen occupants. There is also a self-contained one-bedroom apartment.

The property currently produces £76,920 gross per year and there is a guaranteed rental agreement between the current owner and a letting agent.

Additionally, the property benefits from six undercover parking spaces to the rear.

£1,000,000

Three-bed terrace

Beaumont Buildings - OX1

In the sought after location of Gloucester Green, this charming Georgian terrace tucked away behind St John’s Street, is just metres away from the Ashmolean.

The four-storey family home has period features throughout including original wooden flooring and cast iron fireplaces.

The property could do with a bit of a facelift to bring the interior design up to modern standards, but structurally this property is ready to move in.

£780,000

Two-bed terrace

Richmond Road - OX1

This sleepy terrace is nestled in the heart of Jericho, the hipster paradise of Oxford boasting an array of beautiful cafes, shops and restaurants.

The open plan reception room and the kitchen are bright and flooded with natural light.

The rear garden is described as peaceful and fully planted with shrubs, roses, cherry trees and apple trees.

There is a basement which is currently used for storage. However, full planning permission was granted for the extension of the basement to allow for a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom or storeroom.  

For more information about this property, visit Zoopla.

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