3 bed house for sale Upper High Street, Thame, OX9
Added on 27/10/2026
- Type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- £298 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Freehold
Key features
- Rare freehold opportunity in the heart of a picturesque market town, combining a substantial three-bedroom period home with an income-producing shop
- Commercial income of £12,500 p.a. from an established nail salon, with the lease secured until August 2034
- Residential rental potential of approximately £1,900 PCM, giving a combined gross income potential of around £35,300 p.a
- Approx. 5.7% yield, making the property attractive to both investors and owner-occupiers seeking additional income
- Character three-bedroom home, dating from before 1900, featuring exposed beams and generously proportioned accommodation.
- Cellar with original bread oven, recently benefiting from specialist damp-proofing, alongside a new kitchen, carpets and redecoration completed in December 2025
- Two-storey rear studio offers significant potential for reconfiguration and potentially creating a separate income-producing unit, subject to the necessary consents
- Potential SDLT advantage: as a mixed-use property, the purchase may qualify for non-residential SDLT rates of up to 5%, without residential higher-rate surcharges; professional advice is recommended
About this property
A rare freehold opportunity situated in the heart of this picturesque market town, combining a substantial three-bedroom period home with an income-producing shop let at £12,500 per annum until 2034 — equally suited to owner-occupiers seeking a home with income and investors seeking a circa 5.7% yield.
The entire property (residential and commercial) could potentially generate a combined gross income of approximately £35,300 per annum, making it an attractive proposition for those seeking long-term, stable returns.
Floorplan
Energy performance
Energy rating band E 48
This home is rated band E, scoring 48 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (73) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.
Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.
Council tax
Ask agent
- Band A£1,684
- Band B£1,965
- Band C£2,246
- Band D£2,527
- Band E£3,088
- Band F£3,650
- Band G£4,211
- Band H£5,053
The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Buckinghamshire, 2026/27 bills run from £1,684 a year in band A to £5,053 in band H.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Buckinghamshire, 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.
Property timeline
- ListedOctober 2026 £625,000
3 beds · 2 baths · this listing
Price guide
62 comparables · within 3 milesPriced above 92% of the 3-bed houses for sale nearby right now.
Compared with 62 3-bed houses for sale within 3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in OX9 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in OX9 →
Location
Upper High Street, Thame, OX9
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £562,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £125,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16a, Upper High Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2025 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £830,000 |
| 14, Upper High Street Detached | Detached | Nov 2023 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £625,000 |
| Flat 1, 27, Upper High Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2021 | 646 sq ft £418/sq ft | 646 sq ft | £418 | £270,000 |
| 27c, Upper High Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Aug 2021 | 700 sq ft £397/sq ft | 700 sq ft | £397 | £278,000 |
| 27b, Upper High Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jun 2021 | 818 sq ft £354/sq ft | 818 sq ft | £354 | £290,000 |
| 21, Upper High Street Terraced | Terraced | Aug 2018 | 1,206 sq ft £379/sq ft | 1,206 sq ft | £379 | £457,500 |
| 17, Upper High Street Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2018 | 2,336 sq ft £428/sq ft | 2,336 sq ft | £428 | £1,000,000 |
| 4, Whitehound, Upper High Street Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2017 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £330,000 |
Area insights
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