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2 bedroom cottage, Elm Grove, Oxford
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2 bedroom cottage, Elm Grove, Oxford

Oxford, OX2 7TX

Added 21 Jul 2026

£1,000,000

Guide price

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Size

1,057 sqft

Type

cottage

Match

90%

  • TenureFreehold
  • Council taxBand G
  • EPCB
  • ParkingDriveway
  • GardenCourtyard

About this home

For sale — a 2-bedroom cottage in Oxford, OX2 7TX, extending to approximately 1057 sq ft.

Key features

  • Cottage garden
  • Country kitchen
  • Exposed beams
  • Original fireplace
  • Slate roof
  • Village setting
  • Driveway parking
  • Courtyard
  • EPC rating B

The Full Picture

Everything you need upfront

Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.

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Monthly ownership cost

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£6,423/ month

  • Mortgage

    Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs
    £
  • Council tax

    KnownBand G
    £
  • Buildings insurance

    Est.Typical estimate
    £
  • Maintenance & repairs

    Est.~1% of value / yr
    £
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Property facts

Tenure
Freehold
Council tax
Band G
Year built
1998
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Courtyard

Energy performance

  • A
  • BScore 84
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G

The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.

Floorplan & rooms

Interactive

Total size

1,057 sqft

98

Key highlights

Where it is

Location & Street View

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Neighbourhood

Area, schools & transport

Nearby schools

Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings

Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.

Transport nearby

Stations & stops
  • Central

    Tram

    1.5 mi
  • Riverside

    Tube

    2.1 mi
  • Junction

    Rail

    2.8 mi

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

London Kings Cross

50.5 mi away

Drive
1h 13m
Train
54 min

Birmingham New Street

57.9 mi away

Drive
1h 22m
Train
1h

Bristol Temple Meads

60.5 mi away

Drive
1h 26m
Train
1h 2m

Manchester Piccadilly

126.9 mi away

Drive
2h 49m
Train
1h 53m

Leeds

142.6 mi away

Drive
3h 8m
Train
2h 5m

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

Nearby amenities

  • 🛒

    Supermarket

    Co-op

    0.2 mi
  • 🏋️

    Gym

    Anytime Fitness

    0.8 mi
  • 🌳

    Park

    Highfield Common

    0.5 mi
  • 🩺

    GP surgery

    Parkside Surgery

    0.2 mi
  • 🍽️

    Restaurants

    Riverside cafés

    0.4 mi
  • Café

    The Roastery

    0.6 mi

Commute time

Estimate the journey from Oxford, OX2 7TX to your workplace or a place you visit often.

Broadband

Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.

Standard15 Mbps
Superfast66 Mbps
Ultrafast619 Mbps

Mobile coverage

Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.

  • EEIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • VodafoneIndoor: LimitedOutdoor: Good
  • O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
  • ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good

Local market

Market insights

Local market

How this home compares in Oxford, OX2 7TX.

Area average

£1,087,090

This home -8%

12m change

+4.6%

Sold prices

Avg £/sqft

£608

This home £946

Buyer demand

High

Running the numbers

Costs & finance

Monthly cost breakdown

Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).

Total monthly cost

£6,577 /mo

£78,919 per year — indicative estimate.

Unaffordable · 146% of income
  • Mortgage£5,131/mo
    10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr78%
  • Council tax (Band G)£313/mo
    Indicative England average5%
  • Buildings insurance£100/mo
    ~0.12% of value / yr2%
  • Maintenance & repairs£833/mo
    ~1.00% of value / yr13%
  • Utilities (energy + water)£200/mo
    Ofgem typical dual-fuel3%
Mortgage
Running costs (annual)

Mortgage calculator

Estimate

Repayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.

Monthly repayment

£5,131

Loan £900,000 · Deposit £100,000 (10%)

£1,569/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.

Total interest
£639,317
Total paid
£1,539,317

Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.

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Stamp Duty

Eng & NI · Apr 2025

SDLT payable on completion.

Estimated Stamp Duty

£43,750

Effective rate 4.38% on £1,000,000

Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.

Mortgage affordability

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Max you could offer

£347,500

Loan up to £247,500 + £100,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)

This listing

£1,000,000

Short by £652,500 · needs income ~£200,000/yr

Affordable monthly repayment
£1,604 /mo
Required repayment for this home
£4,695 /mo
Max loan on 4.5× income
£247,500
Deposit as % of listing
10.0%

Affordability summary

Stretch

You'd need about £200,000/yr income or £652,500 more deposit.

Monthly all-in

£5,612 /mo

£4,695 mortgage + £917 running · 122% of gross pay

Upfront cash

£148,294

£100,000 deposit + £43,750 SDLT + £4,544 fees

Lender check

Too big

Need £900,000 · max on income £247,500

  • Loan needed (£900,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
  • Monthly all-in (£5,612) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
  • Upfront cash needed (£148,294) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees

UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.

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Investment potential

Would this stack up as a buy-to-let?

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Investment inputs

Assumptions
Loan £750,000 · LTV 75%

At a glance

Gross yield

1.50%

Net yield

-2.78%

Monthly cashflow

£-2,321

ROI on cash

-8.0%

Monthly mortgage£3,281
Running costs£241
Break-even rent£3,523
Stamp Duty (BTL surcharge)£93,750
Cash invested£346,250

Sensitivity

Rent −10%

£-2,419/mo · -2.90%

Rent +10%

£-2,222/mo · -2.67%

Rate +1%

£-2,946/mo · -3.53%

Rate −1%

£-1,696/mo · -2.03%

Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.

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Due diligence

Checks, risks & material information

Check before you buy

Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.

Flood risk

Surface waterLow
Rivers & seaLow
ReservoirsLow
GroundwaterHigh

Crime (last 12 months)

106

/ 1k residents

Medium

1.9% vs previous year

Anti-social31
Violence32
Burglary13
Vehicle13
Other14

Broadband

509 Mbps

Up to 165 Mbps upload
StandardYes
SuperfastYes
UltrafastNo
Full fibreNo

6 providers available at this address.

Mobile coverage

NetworkIndoor voiceIndoor dataOutdoor voiceOutdoor data
EELimitedLimitedGoodLimited
O2GoodGoodLimitedGood
ThreeGoodGoodGoodGood
VodafoneLimitedGoodGoodGood

Planning applications

0within 250 m in the last 12 months

No recent applications recorded nearby.

Ground & environment

CoalfieldNo
Historic miningNo
RadonLow
SubsidenceLow
Contaminated landNone recorded

Building & legal

Listed buildingNot listed
Conservation areaNo
Tree Preservation OrderNo
Article 4 directionNone
Cladding / EWS1N/A
New-build warrantyN/A

Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.

Material information

NTSELAT Parts A/B/C
Tenure
freehold
Council tax band
G
Price qualifier
Guide price

Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.

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Sold prices

Based on public sale records for Oxford, OX2 7TX and comparable homes nearby.

Property history

  • Jan 2018

    Sold

    £673,000

    +55.8% vs previous

  • Feb 2014

    Sold

    £432,000

Sold nearby

Avg £987,167

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    Semi-detached · 2 bed · 0.11 mi · Apr 2026

    £784,000

  • 41 Willow Terrace

    Terraced · 1 bed · 0.25 mi · Sept 2025

    £1,244,000

  • 67 Linden Gardens

    Detached · 2 bed · 0.32 mi · Jul 2026

    £1,056,000

  • 105 Poplar Mews

    Detached · 3 bed · 0.39 mi · Jan 2025

    £1,096,000

  • 42 Ivy Lane

    Flat · 2 bed · 0.46 mi · Mar 2026

    £972,000

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