Castle Mill

This property was completed in summer 2004. It is located in central west Oxford at the end of Roger Dudman Way off the Botley Road close to the Railway Station. There is also a new designated cycle track that leads from the site to Port Meadow car park and Walton Well Road. This gives cycle and pedestrian access to Jericho, North Oxford and the Science site bypassing the city centre.

The accommodation is in three blocks (ground to third floors) around a central courtyard.

The accommodation for couples and families comprises 12 studio flats, 32 one- bedroom flats and 18 two bedroom flats. The studio and one bedroom units have a shower-room and the two-bedroom units have a bathroom with a shower. One two-bedroom flat has been adapted to meet the needs of a wheelchair user.

Please note that building work on 3 new accommodation blocks is currently taking place at the back of the site behind Block C, and will be ready to move into during September 2013. For couples and families there will be 26 studios, 90 1-bed flats, and 14 2-bed flats.

Bicycles

There are cycle stores and a shed on site.

Car parking

There is no parking for tenants at Castle Mill.

Cleaning

Tenants are expected to keep their flats clean and to provide their own cleaning materials. A vacuum cleaner for use by all tenants is available.

Common Room

A common room is on site and can be booked for parties and other gatherings.

Computer connection

All the flats have a computer connection to the University Network. Please note connection must be by CABLE only - WIFI is not permitted.

Electricity

Tenants pay for the electricity used by quarterly account.

Furnishing/Equipment

The flats are equipped with the basic furniture required, including an electric cooker with four rings, grill and oven and a fridge with a freezer compartment. Tenants must provide their own bed linen (including pillows), crockery, cutlery, cooking and household items. There is a Newcomers' Club which helps newly-arrived wives, husbands and partners of members of the University.

Heating

The flats have gas central heating and hot water provided by a combination boiler.

Laundry

There is a laundry, coin operated, on site. It has four washing machines and four dryers. There are also four ironing boards available.

Telephone

The flats have a telephone connection via the University Network which gives free calls to other University extensions. The cost of the telephone line rental and all calls outside the University network (plus VAT) will be charged quarterly.