Corpus Christi College purchases 37-bedroom Oxford student housing
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive
Corpus Christi College has purchased Moberly Close, a 37-bedroom student housing site in Oxford, from St Stephen's House.
Corpus Christi College, part of the University of Oxford, has purchased Moberly Close, a 37-bedroom student housing site off Cowley Road in Oxford. The property was sold by St Stephen's House for significantly above its guide price. The site comprises 14 apartments and four terraced houses, offering 11,854 square feet of space set around a landscaped communal garden, with a mix of one, two- and three-bedroom flats.
Luke Webster, bursar of Corpus Christi College, said the acquisition presented 'transformative opportunities' to enhance the college's academic, residential, social and pastoral experience. He described it as a 'once-in-a-generation purchase' that followed careful deliberation. Father Harri Williams, principal of St Stephen's House, said the college was delighted that Moberly Close would continue to house students and that the sale would allow the institution to invest in its ministry and education programmes.
Planning permission for Moberly Close was granted in 1977, with an extension approved in 1982.
How it is being reported
- Oxford college buys 37-bedroom student housing siteMoberly Close, located off Cowley Road, in Oxford, was purchased by Corpus Christi College from St Stephen’s House.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Nov, 05:00
- Oxford college buys 37-bedroom student housing siteMoberly Close, located off Cowley Road, in Oxford, was purchased by Corpus Christi College from St Stephen’s House.Oxford Mail · 15 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Corpus Christi College · St Stephen's House · Oxford · Luke Webster · Father Harri Williams
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