# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (OX17 3DE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 FARTHINGHOE ROAD, BANBURY, CHARLTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE OX17 3DE | | Price | £340,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 87 m² | | Last sold | £325,000 Jan 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 21/11/2028 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,520 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2228-2966-7209-6418-5904) ## Description A well-presented three bedroom house in the popular village of Charlton. This lovely home offers a perfect mix of modern comfort and village charm, with wonderful open views to the front.  Inside, you'll find a bright, open plan kitchen-eating space, ideal for family meals and entertaining. There is also a generous reception room with a beautiful feature fireplace. A convenient downstairs WC adds to the home's practicality. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms provide comfortable retreats. The private garden is perfect for relaxing or outdoor activities, and the driveway provides off-street parking. Located in the picturesque village of Charlton, located on the Northants / Oxfordshire border, this property provides a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to nearby amenities and transport links. There are many options for local schooling, including the ever-popular Newbottle & Charlton primary school. The village is within a conservation area and has an attractive mix of housing. Charlton has a strong local community with an historic church, village hall, local cricket and football clubs and a popular village pub & restaurant, The Rose & Crown. London Marylebone is accessible from Banbury, Bicester and Kings Sutton railway stations in under an hour, and the M40 provides easy access to the wider motorway network.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682772) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682776) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682777) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682778) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682779) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682783) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682787) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682789) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682791) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682793) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682797) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682800) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682805) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682810) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682813) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682821) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682830) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682832) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/150702638/682836) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/150702638/682840) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/150702638/682844) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1018231 - **Address:** 16 Farthinghoe Road, Charlton, OX17 3DE - **Certificate Issued:** 03/10/2003 - **Work Completed:** 24/07/2003 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #453294 - **Address:** 16 Farthinghoe Road, Charlton, OX17 3DE - **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2003 - **Work Completed:** 20/12/2002 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 FARTHINGHOE ROAD, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DE | £325,000 | 31/01/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | GRANTS COTTAGE MAIN STREET, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DL | £217,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] FOX HOUSE FARTHINGHOE ROAD, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DE | £536,000 | 10/10/2023 | Detached | | 1 MYERS CLOSE, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DW | £400,000 | 23/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 17 MYERS CLOSE, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DW | £460,000 | 31/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 19A FARTHINGHOE ROAD, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DE | £360,000 | 17/01/2023 | Detached | | 21 CARTWRIGHT ROAD, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DG | £320,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 33 FARTHINGHOE ROAD, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DE | £565,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 FARTHINGHOE ROAD, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DE | £178,300 | 08/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 MYERS WAY, CHARLTON, BANBURY, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, OX17 3DY | £325,000 | 12/07/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £409,825 (4 sales) **Area average:** £344,400 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £339,661 (18 Semi-detached, OX17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £964/mo - **Realistic:** £1,071/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,178/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cherwell Valley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,182/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £133,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £107,100 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,908/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -5.3% - **10y growth:** -1.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Northamptonshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 19.1% - **10y growth (index):** 45.4% ## 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)