Masefield Cottage, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5EY
About Masefield Cottage
Masefield Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Boars Hill, Oxford, Oxford (OX1 5EY). It has a recorded floor area of 261 m² (around 2809 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
At 261 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £2,099,000 is 35.4% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£552/sq ft) was about 24.1% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
Masefield Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 September 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor insulation added or improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,945 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Masefield Cottage has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Masefield Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£2,099,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,550,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 July 2014Most recent
£1,550,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in OX1 5EY: £1,350,000 (2023–2006).
Nearby sales in OX1 5EY
Whiteleaf, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5EY
Sold Sept 2023
£1,600,000Masefield House, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5EY
Sold Jun 2023
£1,700,000Dingle Cottage, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5EY
Sold Sept 2015
£800,000Rustlings, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5EY
Sold Apr 2006
£1,100,000
Versus other The Ridgeway homes
Masefield Cottage outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,939
Street avg £6,711
Floor Area
261 m²
Street avg 184 m²
Habitable Rooms
10 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
8.4 t/year
Street avg 8.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
286/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.5 km
Foxcombe Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
1.2 km
Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.5dB







