Oxford University college buys £6.7m Stonemason House

St Hilda’s College completed the purchase of Stonemason House, 145 to 146 Magdalen Street, on Friday, May 29.

The building was purchased by the college from a vendor represented by Allsop.

It is being used for student accommodation with plans to house 44 St Hilda’s graduate students from October 2027.

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St Hilda’s College has purchased Stonemason House in Oxford. (Image: St Hilda’s College)

Stonemason House allows the College to house roughly 50 per cent of its graduate students, in addition to all undergraduates.

This then relieves some of the strain on the private rental market, says St Hilda’s College.

Bursar Chris Wood said: “The acquisition of Stonemason House is a landmark moment for St Hilda’s.

“It advances our commitment to providing accommodation for nearly half of our graduate students and represents a significant investment in the College’s long-term future.”

The future graduate accommodation has been placed to complement the College’s existing accommodation in Cowley Road and Iffley Road.

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St Hilda’s College has purchased Stonemason House in Oxford. (Image: St Hilda’s College)

This lively area of the city is popular with students and young professionals thanks to the wide variety of local restaurants and bars.

It is also within walking distance of the College on Cowley Place.

A statement regarding accommodation from St Hilda’s College reads: “We allocate accommodation for new graduates on a first-come, first-served basis once funding has been confirmed.

“We own several graduate houses where we can offer rooms to most first-year and some second-year graduates who want them.

“Many choose to rent privately. We have a small number of rooms for couples, but do not have accommodation suitable for families.”