2 bed flat for sale

St Aldates, Oxford OX1

A well proportioned duplex property situated in a great location in central Oxford.

Description

The property is arranged over two floors and comprises, entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. The property requires updating throughout. There is a private courtyard to the front and a private garden to the rear. There is also the benefit of communal parking. Offered with no onward chain.

Location

The property is exceptionally well located. It lies in Oxford’s city centre, yet is on a relatively quiet road, which has been largely pedestrianised except for buses and taxis. With Christ Church College and its famous meadow and the Botanic Gardens in front, the views are exceptional. The River Thames is also a short walk away. Next door to the house on the south side is the famous ‘Alice’s Shop’, which was the real shop that Alice Liddell – she of ‘Alice in wonderland’ fame – would visit as a child and features as The Old Sheep Shop in ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass‘ by Lewis Carroll. On the north side is the Bishops Palace (now the University Catholic chaplaincy), Christ Church School, Pembroke College and the Town Hall. An array of museums, shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby, including four supermarkets and the Westgate Shopping Centre. At the top of the road is the famous Covered Market, which hosts everything from artisan grocers to independent cafes and (truncated)

Services

All main services are connected.

Tenure & Possession

The property is Leasehold and has c. 85 years remaining. The Freeholder is Oxford City Council and there is an annual service charge and ground rent of £720 and £10 respectively.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair.

Local Authority & Council Tax

Oxford City Council, City Chambers, Queen Street, Oxford
OX1 1EN
Tel: Council Tax Band B £2080.98 for 2026/27

Agents Note

Penny & Sinclair, their clients and any joint agent gives notice to anyone reading these particulars that: I) the particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract; ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to the condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statement or representations of fact. Iii) the text, photographs and plans are guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained and Penny & Sinclair have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. A buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Iv) the descriptions provided therein represent the opinion of the author and whilst given in good faith should not be construed as statements (truncated)