# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (OX49 5QQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4, WATLINGTON COURT, COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE OX49 5QQ | | Price | £625,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 90 m² | | Last sold | £325,000 May 2015 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/07/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,098/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £27,785 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W (£800 - £1,200) - E (£60) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0926-2858-7530-9894-4301) ## Description An elegant attached period property close to the town centre situated within a courtyard residential mews formed from the conversion of a Victorian civic building * There is no onward chain. **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 ## Property Photos - ![1312126-2-685a875568af7.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549886) - 1312126-2-685a875568af7.jpg - ![1312126-13-685a888197ae4.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549889) - 1312126-13-685a888197ae4.jpg - ![1312126-14-685a88bd8c040.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549894) - 1312126-14-685a88bd8c040.jpg - ![1312126-11-685a886274b8f.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549896) - 1312126-11-685a886274b8f.jpg - ![1312126-12-685a8874165f0.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549898) - 1312126-12-685a8874165f0.jpg - ![1312126-10-685a882aa1101.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549900) - 1312126-10-685a882aa1101.jpg - ![1312126-24-685aa06425aa5.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549902) - 1312126-24-685aa06425aa5.jpg - ![1312126-8-685a87dbb3fb0.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549904) - 1312126-8-685a87dbb3fb0.jpg - ![1312126-9-685a87fa413e0.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549905) - 1312126-9-685a87fa413e0.jpg - ![1312126-20-685a89cc6f4fc.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549907) - 1312126-20-685a89cc6f4fc.jpg - ![1312126-15-685a88d9a9900.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549908) - 1312126-15-685a88d9a9900.jpg - ![1312126-17-685a88e8ed6d7.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549911) - 1312126-17-685a88e8ed6d7.jpg - ![1312126-16-685a88e1e4c29.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549912) - 1312126-16-685a88e1e4c29.jpg - ![1312126-19-685a88f5d1193.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549913) - 1312126-19-685a88f5d1193.jpg - ![1312126-21-685a8a09ce8c3.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549914) - 1312126-21-685a8a09ce8c3.jpg - ![1312126-18-685a88ee29f7e.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549916) - 1312126-18-685a88ee29f7e.jpg - ![1312126-22-685a8a6a8be8c.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549918) - 1312126-22-685a8a6a8be8c.jpg - ![1312126-23-685a8a908492c.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549920) - 1312126-23-685a8a908492c.jpg - ![1312126-3-685a87664643b.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549921) - 1312126-3-685a87664643b.jpg - ![1312126-5-685a879f059f7.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549923) - 1312126-5-685a879f059f7.jpg - ![1312126-4-685a878dc97a5.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549926) - 1312126-4-685a878dc97a5.jpg - ![1312126-6-685a87a90d2c8.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549929) - 1312126-6-685a87a90d2c8.jpg - ![1312126-7-685a87b76ed0b.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549931) - 1312126-7-685a87b76ed0b.jpg - ![1312126-1-685a8a9b4386d.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549933) - 1312126-1-685a8a9b4386d.jpg - ![1312126-1-685a86e3950ad.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549935) - 1312126-1-685a86e3950ad.jpg ## Floorplans - ![The Old Courthouse plan.jpg](/listings/photos/165760532/1549937) - The Old Courthouse plan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/165760532/1549939) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WATLINGTON COURT 4 COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QQ | £325,000 | 01/05/2015 | Terraced | | WATLINGTON COURT 4 COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QQ | £190,000 | 17/07/2001 | Terraced | | WATLINGTON COURT 4 COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QQ | £115,000 | 20/03/1997 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,030,071 (7 Detached, OX49, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -39.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Oxfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,246/mo - **Realistic:** £1,384/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,522/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £173,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £138,400 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,944/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **10y growth:** 15.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Oxfordshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.8% - **5y growth (index):** 13.2% - **10y growth (index):** 26.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)