- Share of freehold/ peppercorn ground rent and sensibly managed service charges
- Lease in excess of 950 years
- Garage, plus access to unallocated residents' parking
- Double glazing throughout; electric heating
THE PROPERTY: Occupying the first floor of a well-managed residential building set within communal grounds towards the end of one of Witney's more prestigious addresses, this apartment offers something increasingly rare in the leasehold market: a share of the freehold, a peppercorn ground rent, and service charges that reflect sensible management rather than the inflated figures common in newer developments offering little beyond a lift to justify them. The lease extends to over 950 years — for a first-time buyer, that blend of security and low running costs is hard to come by, and is further sweetened by the fact that no Stamp Duty Land Tax is payable by qualifying first-time buyers. Internally, the apartment totals around 500 square feet (46.5 square metres) and centres on a generous double bedroom with the bathroom conveniently placed alongside. The kitchen has been smartly refitted, with ceramic tiled splashbacks, expansive wood-effect work surfaces, an integrated electric oven and hob, and a practical serving hatch through to the living room. The bathroom retains a deep panelled bath with an independent shower over, with borrowed light entering through a distinctive lozenge-shaped window. The property further benefits from its own garage, plus access to unallocated residents' parking. Double glazing is fitted throughout, and heating is electric. Currently let until the end of October, the apartment will then be offered with immediate vacant possession — a straightforward timeline for a buyer looking to move without delay. A well-proportioned, low-maintenance home with genuinely long-term security of tenure, in one of Witney's best-regarded settings. Agent's Note: images are taken from our archive and show the property before the current tenancy. Outgoings: Ground Rent £0; Service Charge £1,200.00 per annum, payable in two instalments on 1 October and 1 April each year. West Oxfordshire District Council – Tax Band B
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