# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (OX2 8FE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | PALGRAVE HOUSE, 4, UPPER CLOSE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE OX2 8FE | | Price | £1,095,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £996,000 Mar 2021 | ## Description **DESCRIPTION** **** Approached through electric gates, this five bedroom family home, built in 2009, is finished to a very high standard throughout. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room with Bosch appliances and granite work surfaces. There is a spacious sitting room to the rear with doors opening onto the south facing garden which has been mainly laid to lawn. The first floor offers master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The second floor offers two bedrooms and a shower room. To the exterior are two parking spaces and established hedging creating a great sense of privacy.   **SITUATION** **** Upper Close is situated in Upper Wolvercote, North Oxford. Within Wolvercote there is a well reputed primary school, a public house on Wolvercote Green and the 14th century Church of St Peter. The wide, open spaces of Port Meadow are within close proximity as well as Lynham's and other private schools. The Cherwell School is also a short distance away along with the parade of shops at Summertown which includes an M&S food hall. The more comprehensive facilities of Oxford City centre and the University are within easy reach. Regular rail services run from Oxford Parkway station (London Marylebone approx. 55 mins) or from Oxford mainline station (London Paddington approx. one hour). There are frequent buses to London Victoria, Heathrow and Gatwick airports from the coach station at Gloucester Green.   **VIEWING** **ARRANGEMENTS** **** Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair. Prior to making an appointment to view, please do contact Penny & Sinclair to discuss questions that you have about the house with a member of staff who has seen the property.   **SERVICES** **** All mains services are connected.  **FIXTURES** **&** **FITTINGS** **** Certain items may be available by separate negotiation with Penny & Sinclair.   **TENURE** **&** **POSSESSION** **** This property is freehold and offered with vacant possession.   **COUNCIL** **TAX** **** Council Tax Band 'G' amounting to £3,439 for the year 2020/21.   **LOCAL** **AUTHORITY** **** Oxford City Council City Chambers Queen Street Oxford OX1 1EN Telephone   **IMPORTANT** **NOTICE** **** 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 of fact; v) nothing in the particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order; vi) no person in the employment of Penny & Sinclair has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property; vii) all measurements are approximate.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629318) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629319) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629320) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629321) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629322) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629323) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629324) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629325) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629326) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629327) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629328) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/71763015/1629330) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/71763015/1629331) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/71763015/1629332) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | PALGRAVE HOUSE, 4 UPPER CLOSE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8FE | £996,000 | 26/03/2021 | Semi-detached | | PALGRAVE HOUSE, 4 UPPER CLOSE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8FE | £650,000 | 30/10/2009 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 74A SUNDERLAND AVENUE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8DU | £925,000 | 14/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 30 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN | £640,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 364 WOODSTOCK ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AE | £1,150,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN | £875,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN | £605,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 362 WOODSTOCK ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AE | £1,350,000 | 05/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 RAWSON CLOSE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8BS | £450,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 16 MERE ROAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX2 8AN | £802,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £849,625 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £831,098 (40 Semi-detached, OX2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +31.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Oxford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,765/mo - **Realistic:** £1,961/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,157/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £245,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £196,100 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.2% - **10y growth:** 4.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Oxford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5% - **5y growth (index):** 9.9% - **10y growth (index):** 19.2% ## 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)