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Guide Price£395,000

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

DateChangePrice
5 Sep 2026Reduced 12.2% (−£55,000)£395,000
Until 5 Sep 2026Asking price£450,000

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

Co-op Benson, Benson849 metres
M&S Benson Wallingford BP, Benson0.6 miles
Waitrose Wallingford, Wallingford1.1 miles

GP surgery

Mill Stream Surgery844 metres

Pharmacy

Benson Pharmacy856 metres

Hospital

Wallingford Community Hospital1.5 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces369 metres

Walking trail

Thames Path169 metres

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

Cholsey Rail Station3.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Helens Crescent583 metres

Typical drive times

Didcot17 min · 9.3 miles
Watlington14 min · 6.2 miles
Wallingford7 min · 2.5 miles
Oxford (city)25 min · 12 miles
Abingdon-on-Thames19 min · 9.8 miles

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

Flood Zone 2Medium risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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65 High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordhire, OX10 7HN

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