Sold STC Detached

MILLSTONES

BICESTER ROAD, BICESTER, MARSH GIBBON, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OX27 0EU

4 beds 4 baths 2,347 sq ft Listed 12 Aug 2021 (-1745d)

£725,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

218 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£725,000 Nov 2021

Price per m²

£3,326/m²

Local average

£555,025 (+30.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,125 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Detached
  • Four Double Bedrooms
  • Large Rear Garden
  • Views Over Open Farmland
  • Village Location
  • Flexible Accommodation
  • Large Conservatory
  • Useful Loft Space
  • En-Suites
  • Double Garage, Driveway Parking

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A substantial detached four bedroom family home, with very flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, with a large garden, and a double garage, enjoying views over open countryside, in the heart of the village.

Approached via a private driveway serving just two properties, and tucked away in the heart of the desirable village of Marsh Gibbon this fantastic property has much to offer.

Leading off the hallway is the sitting room , which has a feature fireplace and patio doors to the rear garden.

The dining room has folding doors that allow it to be open plan to the conservatory, it also has access to another room that could easily be utilised as a family room or playroom.

The kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear of the property and enjoys lovely views over the garden and open farmland beyond.

Fitted with a good number of floor and eye level units and integrated appliances and plenty of space for a table and chairs it is ideal for casual dining.

The conservatory is a great room to enjoy the views and watch the sunset, and a study to the front of the property is perfect for those that work from home.

A utility room and W.C complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Both the master bedroom and the second bedroom benefit from having en-suites.

There is access via the second bedroom to loft space that could be utilised for a number of purposes.

Outside there is plenty of driveway parking and a double garage.

There is gated side access to the lovely rear garden and terrace, which is perfect for alfresco dining and BBQ's.

The garden is laid to lawn with mature hedging on both sides. Post and rail fencing at the top of the garden allows you to enjoy the fabulous views over the open countryside.

Being only 1 mile to the A41, the property is situated in the village of Marsh Gibbon and convenient for recognised cultural, historical, and academic facilities, giving the best of many worlds.

The village has many thriving organisations - a Village Hall with a diverse range of activities and social events, an active Church of England, United Reformed Church, Playgroup, School and PTA activities, Cricket, Football, Badminton, Tennis, Youth Clubs, Fishing, among others.

It also benefits from two Public Houses.

Bicester is approximately 4 miles away and has two railway stations. Bicester North offers great commuter service to London Marylebone in around 45 minutes and you can reach Birmingham in 1 hour.

Bicester Village Station offers services to Oxford and has been upgraded to provide a further route to London Marylebone.

The M40 is within easy reach at J9 or J10 and offers access to London, M25, Oxford, and Birmingham.

Bicester itself is a historic market town with a wide range of shops, together with cafes, pubs, numerous restaurants, weekly markets, and Sainsbury’s and Tesco supermarkets and cinema complex.

Nearby Bicester Village is a dream destination for designer shopping with 170 luxury boutiques all on your doorstep and is a few minutes’ drive or a five-minute walk from the town centre.

Listed by

Bicester

Choiceplan (Bucks) Limited

Reference: 111823454

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/08/2021

Current heating cost: £1,121/year

Potential heating cost: £850/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,025

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/11/2021 (4 years ago) £725,000

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 THE CROFT BICESTER ROAD, MARSH GIBBON, BICESTER, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OX27 0EU £950,000 28/04/2022 Detached

Street average: £950,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 22.1%
10y growth 164.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Buckinghamshire. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -1.1%
5y (index) 13.2%
10y (index) 26.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,326/mo
Realistic £1,473/mo
Optimistic £1,620/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Buckinghamshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cherwell Valley: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire, England, OX27 0GB, United Kingdom

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Marsh Gibbon Village Shop 0.5 miles
Bus stop Poundon Turn 1.7 miles
Bus stop Laurels Farm 1.8 miles
Shop Jewson 2.0 miles
Train station Bicester North 3.4 miles
Train station Bicester Village 3.5 miles
Hospital Bicester Community Hospital 3.8 miles
University Mount Pleasant Campus 7.0 miles
University University of Buckingham 7.3 miles
Hospital Buckingham Community Hospital 7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 1
Burglary 1
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 11 Jul 2018
Launton Church of England Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jun 2024
Twyford C of E School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 16 May 2023
Grendon Underwood School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 4 Jul 2014
Five Acres Primary School Primary 3.0 miles Good — 10 Jan 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £184,125
Target investor price (1%) £147,300
  • 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).