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Guide Price£199,999

Riverside Land, Long Wittenham, OX14

Key Features

  • Riverside land with leisure use
  • Riparian rights
  • 69ft of River Thames frontage
  • Freehold
  • Gated access and raised parking area
  • 900sq.m plot
  • Located in Long Wittenham
  • Title ref BK110399
  • These 3 words: Soda Ducks Headsets

Description

A truly beautiful and tranquil setting along the iconic River Thames, this rare offering presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire riverside leisure land in one of the most sought-after natural environments. With approximately 69ft of direct river frontage, the plot enjoys uninterrupted views across gently rolling grazing fields beyond, creating a peaceful, open landscape that feels both expansive and private.

This is a setting defined by calm waters, abundant wildlife, and ever-changing seasonal scenery, perfect for those seeking a retreat from the pace of everyday life. Whether you envision quiet afternoons by the water, fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the serenity of nature, this land offers an idyllic escape.

Just a short stroll away, the charming The Barley Mow provides a welcoming spot to relax and unwind, blending countryside hospitality with riverside charm. Equally appealing is the immediate access to the renowned Thames Path, a long-distance National Trail that follows the river for over 180 miles. From your doorstep, you can enjoy scenic walks, cycling routes, and opportunities to explore picturesque villages, historic landmarks, and unspoiled stretches of countryside that make this part of the Thames so special.

Opportunities like this are seldom available, combining river frontage, natural beauty, and access to one of England’s most celebrated walking routes. This is more than just land; it is a chance to own a peaceful riverside haven with enduring appeal.

Situation

Long Wittenham is a charming riverside village in Oxfordshire, offering a perfect blend of tranquil rural living with easy access to Oxford and Didcot. Boasting stunning views of the River Thames and the iconic Wittenham Clumps, this picturesque location is ideal for those seeking leisure activities such as boating, walking, and cycling. With riparian rights, the area is a haven for water enthusiasts. The village is well-served by local amenities, including a village shop and traditional pub, while larger towns like Didcot provide further shopping and transport links. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a base close to the heart of Oxfordshire, Long Wittenham offers a unique lifestyle opportunity.

Viewing Arrangements

All viewings to be accompanied by a member of staff of Fortnums Estates.

Local Council 

South Oxfordshire District Council Abbey House Abbey Close
Abingdon OX14 3JE

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.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-08-12

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
No Internet Connection
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
Parking Available
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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 91% 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

  • Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School587 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    80
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Abbey Woods Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    138
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sires Hill Primary Academy2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Free schools

Secondary

  • Europa School UK2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 19
    Pupils
    1,146
    Type
    Free schools
  • Didcot Girls' School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,633
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Birinus School3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • Aureus School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    531
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • John Mason School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    927
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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 Berinsfield, Berinsfield1.8 miles
Co-op High Street Dorchester, Dorchester, Oxfordshire1.9 miles
Co-op Didcot - Kilburn Place, Didcot2.1 miles

GP surgery

Clifton Hampden Surgery0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Berinsfield Pharmacy1.9 miles

Hospital

Didcot Community Hospital3.6 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces593 metres

Walking trail

Thames Path146 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Culham Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

High Street North547 metres

Typical drive times

Didcot10 min · 4.5 miles
Wallingford13 min · 5.7 miles
Oxford (city)19 min · 8.8 miles
Abingdon-on-Thames9 min · 4.6 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 3Higher risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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

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