46 COUCHING STREET
WATLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE OX49 5QQ
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
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.
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.
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
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 — 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).