2 bed detached house for sale

The College, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester OX27

*Guide Price £450,000 - £430,000*

Nampara Cottage – Heritage Charm Meets High-Yield Hospitality

Set within a tranquil conservation lane in rural Oxfordshire, Nampara Cottage combines period character with exceptional short-let potential. Just a two-minute walk from Manor Farm Barn, a premier local wedding venue hosting around 50 weddings annually, the property sits at the heart of one of the region’s most dynamic leisure and tourism corridors.

Investment Snapshot

• Gross Annual Income Potential: £45,000–£55,000 (based on Airbnb Oxfordshire averages: £122 adr, 68% occupancy – Hospitable UK, 2025)

• Net ROI: 6–8% yield, with upside from premium wedding-linked bookings

• Wedding Venue Synergy: Proximity to Manor Farm Barn offers £8,000–£12,000 additional annual income potential from bridal party stays

• Capital Growth: ~97% increase since 2016 (valuation growth from £300,000 to £591,000)

Unique Features & Layout

The cottage blends timeless architecture with modern, Airbnb-optimised design.

• Two double bedrooms and a quartz-fitted kitchen

• West-facing garden with summer house – perfect for guest relaxation

• Thatched roof, exposed beams, and an inglenook fireplace – heritage features proven to outperform modern lets

• Private parking on a quiet, no-through lane

Tourism & Lifestyle Anchors

Nampara Cottage benefits from strong year-round visitor demand:

• Bicester Village: 7.3M annual visitors – a global retail destination

• Oxford: 8M+ annual visitors (Airbtics, 2025)

• Silverstone Circuit & Water Park: 1.5M+ annual visitors combined

• Puy du Fou UK (opening 2029): Forecast 1.47M annual visitors (Independent, Experience UK)

• Manor Farm Barn Weddings: Consistent weekend demand and bridal suite potential

Connectivity

• East West Rail Phase 1 (Bicester–Bedford) completing 2025

• Winslow Station (10 mins) linking Oxford and Cambridge

• Bicester North & Bicester Village stations – London Marylebone in under 50 minutes

• Planned shuttle links from Bicester to Puy du Fou UK

Positioning

Nampara Cottage isn’t just a home - it’s a heritage-backed hospitality asset with built-in demand from international shoppers, heritage tourists, wedding parties, and leisure travellers. Offering both charm and strong financial performance, it’s ideally suited to Airbnb operators, portfolio landlords, and investors seeking yield with long-term capital growth potential.

Additional information:

Council Tax Band: C

Local Authority: Aylesbury Vale

Legal disclaimer:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.
Tenure


To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors
Possession


Vacant possession upon completion
Viewing


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