Riverside Land, Preston Crowmarsh, OX10
- Land size
- 0.3 acres
Key Features
- Riverside plot with c.0.3acres
- Development potential subject to planning with SODC
- Highly sought after village location
- c.65ft river frontage
- Perfect for self-builders looking to design and construct their dream home, with flexibility to meet your specifications.
- Well connected by road with easy access to the A4130 and M40, ensuring convenient travel to Oxford, Reading, and London.
- With demand for residential properties on the rise, this plot presents an excellent investment opportunity for both developers and individual buyers.
- Preston Crowmarsh is a charming village with a growing sense of community, making it an ideal location for long-term investment and family living.
Description
An exceptional and increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire approximately 0.3 acres of land boasting beautiful river frontage, set within the highly desirable village of Preston Crowmarsh. This attractive and tranquil site enjoys a picturesque position along the riverbank, with views across the water and surrounding countryside, creating a peaceful yet highly marketable setting for future residential development.
The plot presents clear potential for a bespoke residential scheme, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions from South Oxfordshire District Council. With no existing consent in place, developers are offered complete flexibility to bring forward a thoughtfully designed project that responds to both the character of the riverside environment and the strong demand for high quality homes in the area.
Combining the natural beauty of its riverside setting with strong strategic positioning and development potential, this site represents a compelling proposition for developers seeking to create a distinctive residential scheme in one of South Oxfordshire’s most attractive and sought-after locations.
Situation
Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, Preston Crowmarsh is a small, picturesque village that offers a rare blend of rural tranquility and excellent connectivity. Known for its charming character and scenic surroundings, it is particularly sought after by buyers looking for a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of key towns and transport links. The village enjoys an enviable riverside setting, with beautiful walks along the Thames Path and open countryside providing a strong sense of space and natural beauty. The nearby village of Benson is just a short distance away and offers a range of everyday amenities including a supermarket, local shops, a pharmacy, and traditional pubs. A notable local highlight is the Waterfront Cafe Benson, a popular riverside spot perfect for dining, coffee, and socialising, further enhancing the area’s lifestyle appeal. For a wider range of services, the historic market town of Wallingford is close by, offering boutique shops, restaurants, cafés, and a strong sense of community. The city of Oxford lies approximately 12 miles to the northwest and provides world-class education, cultural attractions, and extensive retail and leisure facilities. Commuters benefit from excellent transport connections. The M40 is easily accessible via Watlington, providing direct routes to London and Birmingham. Mainline rail services are available from Didcot Parkway railway station, with fast and frequent trains to London Paddington in around 40 minutes. Overall, Preston Crowmarsh offers an idyllic riverside lifestyle combined with strong accessibility and a thriving local community nearby, making it an increasingly desirable location for both families and professionals seeking a balance between countryside living and modern convenience.
Viewing Arrangements
Viewings will be accompanied by a member of staff from Fortnums Estates.
Services
All mains services are available for connection nearby and not currently connected to the plot.
Tenure & Possession
The land is freehold and offers vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Abbey House. Abbey Close
Abingdon. OX14 3JE
Tel:
Advisory notes
Fortnums Estates has not tested any equipment, fixture, fittings or services, and so does not verify they are in working order. A buyer must confirm the information is correct and be verified by their own solicitors and not rely on the information within these particulars. The measurements supplied for the floorplan are for general guidance. A buyer is advised to re-check the measurements themselves before committing themselves to any expense. Nothing concerning the type of construction or the condition of the structure is to be implied from the photograph of the property. The sales particulars may change in the course of time, and any interested party is advised to make final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-04-27
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2026 | Reduced 12.2% (−£55,000) | £395,000 |
| Until 5 Sep 2026 | Asking price | £450,000 |
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 21% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Benson Church of England Primary School841 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 329
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 145
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 222
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Fir Tree Junior School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 228
- Type
- Academy converter
- St John's Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 206
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Wallingford School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,507
- Type
- Academy converter
- Icknield Community College5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 804
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Birinus School5.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Langtree School5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 626
- Type
- Academy converter
- Didcot Girls' School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,633
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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