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2 bed house for sale Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, OX12

Guide price

£475,000

Added on 27/10/2026

Type: Cottage
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £532 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band E £3,150 a year

Key features

Detached thatched cottage in a peaceful lane within the sought-after village of Letcombe Bassett.
Stylishly updated accommodation of approximately 893 sq ft with period charm and modern finishes.
Kitchen/breakfast room opening onto a covered terrace, plus a bright sitting room with wood-burning stove.
Two double bedrooms served by stylish shower room facilities.
Private landscaped garden, garage and parking, close to Wantage and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

About this property

DESCRIPTION

Tucked away along a quiet no-through lane in the heart of the sought-after village of Letcombe Bassett, this beautifully presented detached cottage has been thoughtfully modernised and enhanced to provide stylish and comfortable accommodation throughout.

Occupying a peaceful setting, the property combines period charm with contemporary convenience, offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy village living at its finest.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band E £3,150 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,718
Band B

£2,005
Band C

£2,291
Band D

£2,577
Band E

This home: £3,150
Band F

£3,723
Band G

£4,296
Band H

£5,155

This home is in band E, which costs £3,150 a year in Vale of White Horse for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Vale of White Horse, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Property timeline

Listed

October 2026 £475,000

2 beds · 2 baths · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.

Price guide

This home

£532 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£361 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£273 / sq ft

£532 / sq ft

£441 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£532 per sq ft, above 9 in 10 recent sales in OX12 (£273–£441, 10th–90th percentile, 1,013 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,013 homes sold in OX12 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in OX12 →

Location

Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, OX12

In the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £475,000

£237k £713k

Deposit10% £48,000

£0 £475k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £427,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £95,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
4, Rectory Lane Detached	Detached	May 2022	2,153 sq ft £401/sq ft	2,153 sq ft	£401	£863,000
4, Rectory Lane Detached	Detached	Jan 2016	2,153 sq ft £167/sq ft	2,153 sq ft	£167	£360,000
1, Rectory Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2006	n/a	n/a	n/a	£293,600
2, Rectory Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2001	1,066 sq ft £221/sq ft	1,066 sq ft	£221	£235,000
3, Rectory Lane Detached	Detached	Feb 1997	947 sq ft £158/sq ft	947 sq ft	£158	£150,000
2, Rectory Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 1996	1,066 sq ft £102/sq ft	1,066 sq ft	£102	£108,500