Gidley Way, Horspath, OX33
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Elevated building plot with planning permission granted
- Planning approved for bespoke 2,500 sq ft home
- Four bedrooms and four bathrooms proposed
- Large balcony with countryside outlook
- Backs directly onto the local conservation area
- Prime Horspath village location near Oxford
Description
Building Plot with Planning Permission in the Heart of Horspath
A rare opportunity to acquire an elevated building plot with full planning permission already granted, positioned in one of Oxfordshire's most desirable villages. Set back from the road on Gidley Way, Horspath, the site offers an exciting opportunity to create a striking contemporary home in a peaceful setting, backing directly onto the local conservation area.
Planning Reference: P23/S4227/FUL
Planning permission has been approved for a uniquely designed four-bedroom detached residence extending to approximately 2,576 sq ft (240 sq m). The proposed home has been thoughtfully designed to maximise both the plot and the surrounding countryside setting, offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors.
The ground floor is designed with modern family living in mind and comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a large open-plan kitchen and dining room with direct access onto a generous balcony and entertaining terrace, a separate living room enjoying an elevated outlook, a utility room and study. The fourth bedroom is also situated on this floor and benefits from its own en-suite shower room, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or use as a second reception room if preferred.
The first floor provides the principal sleeping accommodation, comprising an impressive principal suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms, one of which enjoys its own en-suite shower room, alongside a family bathroom and additional storage.
The elevated position and open aspect create the potential for a truly special home that enjoys both privacy and far-reaching views, whilst backing directly onto the surrounding conservation area.
Horspath is an ancient and highly regarded village nestled on the slopes of Shotover Country Park and surrounded by protected green belt countryside. Despite its peaceful rural atmosphere, the village lies just one mile from the Oxford city boundary, making it an exceptionally convenient location for both families and professionals.
The village offers a range of amenities including a convenience store, two popular public houses, the renowned Oxford Brewery and Taproom, Sunnyhill Vineyard, and a highly regarded primary school. There are also thriving cricket and football clubs, Oxford City Athletics Club, and Oxford Harlequins RFC, all contributing to the village's strong community feel.
Regular No.46 bus services provide convenient links into Oxford city centre, while nearby Wheatley and the M40 offer further connectivity to London and the Midlands.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a ready-to-build plot in one of South Oxfordshire's most sought-after village locations.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-27
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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
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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
Superfast
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Horspath Church of England Primary School420 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 141
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wheatley Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 256
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Francis Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Garsington Church of England Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wood Farm Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Wheatley Park School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,146
- Type
- Academy converter
- Oxford Spires Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,351
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Oxford Academy2.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cheney School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,706
- Type
- Academy converter
- Greyfriars Catholic School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 669
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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
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
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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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