For sale Character Property

46 COUCHING STREET

WATLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE OX49 5QQ

4 beds 3 baths Listed 15 Dec 2025 (-309d)

£500,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 7 Sep 2026 · Was £550,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£1,000,000 Jul 2018

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,352 of 33,755)

Street crime

12 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 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
  • No onward chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

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.
Location
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.

Listed by

Henley on Thames

Robinson Sherston

Reference: 170286083

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~205 m² (0.05 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £500,000 -50%
Sold 20/07/2018 (8 years ago) £1,000,000 —

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
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
18 BROOK STREET, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5JH £990,000 04/04/2022 Other
Same street 24 COUCHING STREET, WATLINGTON, SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX49 5QQ £255,000 17/12/2021 Terraced

Street average: £352,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £990,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Oxfordshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 3%
5y (index) 11.9%
10y (index) 27%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Oxfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,262/mo
Realistic £1,402/mo
Optimistic £1,542/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Oxfordshire.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Cu Cucine 0.1 miles
Shop Drapes Design Co 0.1 miles
Bus stop Gorwell 0.1 miles
Bus stop Library 0.1 miles
Train station Chinnor 5.7 miles
Train station Wallingford 6.4 miles
University Henley Business School 7.7 miles
University Ripon College Cuddesdon 7.8 miles
Hospital The Paddocks Hospital 9.7 miles
Hospital Marlow Community Hospital 11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 6
Anti-social behaviour 1
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 12

Within 1 mile during Aug 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 2.7 miles Good — 3 Jul 2012
Ewelme CofE Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Good — 3 Nov 2012
Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School Primary 4.0 miles Good — 6 Mar 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental comparables data is not available for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,250
Target investor price (1%) £140,200
  • 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).