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WATLINGTON COURT, COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE OX49 5QQ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
90 m²
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£325,000 May 2015
Local average
£1,030,071 (-39.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,352 of 33,755)
Street crime
7 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Imposing mid-19th century period house
- Attractive period features including high ceilings and wood panelling
- Sash windows and some secondary glazing
- Double aspect sitting room
- Elegant reception/dining room
- 4 double-bedrooms
- Family bathroom and en-suite shower room to the master bedroom
- Gas central heating
- Garage and off-road parking
- South facing communal gardens
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Yes
Description
The Old Court House - This elegant and imposing house, originally part of the Victorian civil buildings comprising the court house and police station, boasts historical charm and modern amenities. The large original sash windows, some equipped with secondary glazing, flood the interior with natural light. The double aspect sitting room features a gas fire with a carved wooden mantle and granite surround, while the elegant reception/dining room showcases high ceilings, wood panelling, and coving.
The well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with a matching range of units and integral appliances, including an electric oven, hob, dishwasher, and freezer. Upstairs, you will find four double bedrooms, with the master bedroom offering an en-suite shower and built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and separate shower.
Situated close to the town centre, The Old Court House occupies a residential mews type setting with off-road parking, a garage, and communal south-facing gardens, less than a five-minute level walk to the independent and artisan shops.
Outside - There is an archway next to the property which leads through to a large courtyard providing parking and turning areas. There is a parking bay for one vehicle at the top of the courtyard and a brick-built single garage with ‘up an over’ door. A lovely shared walled garden lies at the end of the courtyard. It is laid to lawn with terraced areas and has a variety of mature shrubs and plants. The garden is shared with three other residents.
Watlington - Watlington has a vibrant and creative community with independent and artisan shops. Along with three excellent pubs and local restaurants, there is a first-class butcher and delicatessen, the Orange Bakery selling delicious bread and baked goodies every Friday and Saturday, and The Undercroft Market, with locally sourced fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants. For sporting enthusiasts, the town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. With The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) and wonderful walks on the doorstep, there is much on offer for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers.
The M40, junction 6 at Lewknor is just three miles away, where the popular Oxford Tube coach service operates 365 days of the year, connecting to central London and into Oxford. For rail commuters, there are train connections from Princes Risborough, Haddenham near Thame and High Wycombe, with direct services to Marylebone Station in 25 minutes.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating.
South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band E
EPC Rating D
Listed by
Watlington
Robinson Sherston
Reference: 165760532
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
183% since 1997
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/05/2015 (11 years ago) | £325,000 | +71.1% |
| Sold | 17/07/2001 (25 years ago) | £190,000 | +65.2% |
| Sold | 20/03/1997 (29 years ago) | £115,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 WATCOMBE ROAD, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QJ | £800,500 | 26/09/2025 | Detached |
| 10 CHESTNUT PLACE, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5RJ | £450,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 13 CHESTNUT PLACE, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5RJ | £415,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 18 COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QQ | £537,000 | 22/08/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 26 COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QQ | £265,000 | 16/05/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 24 COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QQ | £255,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 1 DAVENPORT PLACE, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QA | £450,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £352,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £528,875 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Oxfordshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Oxfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Oxfordshire.
Location
Address
36a Couching Street
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Cu Cucine | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Drapes Design Co | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Library | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Shirburn Street Church | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Chinnor | 5.7 miles |
| Train station | Wallingford | 6.5 miles |
| University | Henley Business School | 7.7 miles |
| University | Ripon College Cuddesdon | 7.8 miles |
| Hospital | The Paddocks Hospital | 9.6 miles |
| Hospital | Marlow Community Hospital | 11.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 7 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Community College | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 20 Apr 2015 |
| Watlington Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Lewknor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Good — 3 Jul 2012 |
| Ewelme CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.3 miles | Good — 3 Nov 2012 |
| Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4.0 miles | Good — 6 Mar 2017 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).