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Star development proposals: Latest News >>
Housing for sale or rent in Eynsham comes in every shape and size: check with estate agents for a full picture, as not every property has a board outside it these days.
The village has many attractions for residents and newcomers – commuting, bringing up a family or retiring. Local facilities are enhanced by a wide range of shops, schools and social activities and a good bus service.
This map indicates cafés, pubs and restaurants; amenities ranging from the allotment gardens to Dovehouse “Come and Play” (formerly Wytham View play area); and approximate ages of housing stock in different areas. There is also a street map, fully updated in summer 2009.
OCTOBER 2009: East Eynsham development consent.
SEPTEMBER 2009: Affordable housing consent for a Rural Exception Site off Merton Close: read more. Applicants for affordable renting or shared ownership on a scheme of this type MUST register on the District Council waiting list: more >>
AUGUST 2009: local estate agent Mervyn King offers his assessment: “I’m very pleased to report that 2009 to date has seen a much brighter and more vibrant property market with the spring and early summer proving to be a very busy period.
“You may have noticed many of our For Sale boards around the village changing to Sold on a regular basis and this has been the general pattern with sensibly / correctly priced properties selling in the earlier weeks of marketing. In our opinion, property prices are now leveling out and certainly not dropping like last year. In 2008 prospective buyers were shying away from the market as prices fell on a monthly basis, many taking up the rental option instead. This year we have seen many buyers entering the market again as the general school of thought seems to be that prices are nearing the bottom of the curve. Lending institutions are making more money available at competitive rates, whilst the Bank of England base rate remains very attractive for tracker mortgages but not so good for savers!
“Late July and August have predictably been slower, which is not unusual as many would-be buyers and sellers concentrate on much needed summer holidays and entertaining the children for 6 weeks. The autumn market can however kick into life quite quickly and we hope to see some new instructions coming in to satisfy the demand of buyers who are still very evident.
“In short, we are quite confident that the market has turned a corner but don’t believe the media hype that prices are now rising. Sensible pricing of any property is still very important but Eynsham in particular remains a very sought-after village to live and property pitched at the right level will sell. Of course the choice of estate agent could have a bearing!”
Local estate agents are in the heart of the old village and regularly involved in local life. Abbey Properties and Abbey Rentals both work from the same office on Eynsham High Street.
There is a vast range of very desirable property in Eynsham. Quite a few places are on the market in the £180k-220k price range, which attracts both investors and first time buyers. Abbey Properties have around 17 houses on the books at present, though it was 25 at this time last year.
This two/three bed mid-terrace house in Hanborough Close is advertised at £185,000.
A central location is still attainable at around £185k. This two-bed property in Thames Court is advertised by Chancellors.
Average prices depend greatly on area and condition: typically £200- £250k for a 3-bed terraced/ end terraced/ semi and £175-195k for a 2 bedroom house in Dovehouse Close.
Character and period property is much sought after and generally more expensive, though this one/two bed terraced cottage in Newland Street is £189,950 – enquiries to Abbey Properties.
Non-estate houses are always in demand. This stone-built house in Clover Place, just a short walk from all amenities, has a guide price of £279,950.
Scholar's Row is a small development of three-bedroom houses still under construction and advertised by Carter Jonas at prices from £285,000.
This development of 40 units off Merton Close will be managed by Cottsway.
Work began October 2009: latest news >>
This detached house on Spareacre Lane has been much extended and improved and is on the market at £295,000.
An unexceptional property front may conceal a large and beautiful garden. This bungalow on Witney Road, much extended and with a stunning 200' rear garden, was on the market recently at £375,000.
Abbey Rentals manage 40-50 properties in Eynsham - generally at the smaller and 'cheaper' end of the market - with maybe 8 or 9 available at present. This two-bed semi-detached property in Dovehouse Close is advertised at £775 a month - contact Chris Dodds
This 3-bed unfurnished flat on Mill Street is advertised at £749 pcm, again with Abbey Rentals.
Also on Mill Street is this three-bedroom unfurnished cottage, available through Abbey Rentals for £895 pcm.
This cottage-style property in the heart of the old village is listed with Abbey Rentals at £945.00 per month.
This development of nine houses off Acre End Street – originally and confusingly marketed as Newlands Place – sold at prices from £400,000 to 500,000. Eventually.
Favoured areas include Newland Street, Old Witney Road, Orchard Close and Queen Street; and houses put on sale in the morning have been known to sell by tea time. But at any level the right price is as important as the right buyer. This detached house on the western side of the village was advertised at £399,950.
This detached house in Witney Road was advertised at £389,950.
