Watlington is an attractive and busy small town, set in the Chiltern Hills, with a long history going back to the Domesday book and beyond. There is a range of local shops including a butcher, delicatessen and bakery, plus a local supermarket and a pharmacy. There is a local Primary School and children's day care nursery, Doctor's Surgery and also Icknield Community College. The town has local Cafés and pubs, plus The Fox and Hounds at Christmas Common. There are local sports facilities including football, cricket, tennis, squash and bowls. The Chiltern Hills are nearby, providing a wide range of access to local footpaths and nature reserves, plus views over fine landscapes. The M40 provides easy access to London, with the Oxford Tube service from nearby Lewknor.
This property is mid terrace within the close, built in around 2008 to a high standard. The ground floor includes an open plan living / dining room overlooking the garden, with the kitchen situated at the front of the building. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, one with en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom. There is a third double bedroom on the second floor, with en-suite w.c. Allocated parking for up to two cars . The back garden is fully enclosed and enjoys views to the south / south west over open farmland towards the Chiltern escarpment.
ApproachPath up to front door with garden including grass and border.
EntranceSolid front door into hall, with solid timber style flooring, stairs to first floor and storage cupboards.
Kitchen - 3.63m (11'11") x 2.42m (7'11")A range of fitted cupboards with worktop, stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Integrated hob and oven, fridge freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for a small table and chairs.
CloakroomWith basin, w.c., part panelled walls and extractor fan.
Living room - 4.46m (14'8") x 3.23m (10'7")Good size living / dining room across the back of the house with an easterly perspective, double doors out to garden and continuation of timber style solid flooring.
Freestanding piece of furniture made for the room with shelves and cupboards.
First floorStairs up to first floor landing.
Bedroom One - 4.08m (13'5") x 3.82m (12'6")Double bedroom overlooking the garden to the back, with views towards the Chiltern escarpment, fitted carpet and radiator, built in wardrobe.
En-suite shower roomWalk in shower with thermostatic control and glazed door, w.c. and basin, tiled floor and walls.
Bedroom Two - 2.58m (8'6") x 2.3m (7'7")Small double bedroom overlooking the rear of the property, with fitted carpet and radiator.
Family BathroomFamily bathroom including bath with shower over and screen, wc, basin, tiled walls, extractor fan.
Second floorStairs to second floor
Bedroom ThreeDouble bedroom on the top floor with dormer window overlooking the rear of the property with fitted carpet and radiator.
Cupboard housing gas boiler (replaced Jan 2024) for central heating and hot water.
Additional storage in the eaves space.
Back gardenSouth / sout west facing with paved terrace, lawn and border; view over open countryside. Electric powered awning over terrace. Path around end of terrace to front of properties.
AvailabilityAvailable from March 2024, long let available
Unfurnished, with some white goods provided as noted
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers or pets
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ServicesServices: Mains Gas / Electricity / Water / Mains drainage
Broadband: BT indicates 55-73 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: D £2,251.81 pa 2023 / 2024
EPC Rating: C76
Terms and ConditionsManagement Status: Griffith & Partners manage the property
Rent: payable per calendar month in advance. In addition the tenant shall be responsible for all Council Tax, Utility and Telephone / Broadband costs, including private drainage where applicable
Pets: Where a Landlord grants consent for a pet to be kept at the property, the Landlord may ask for a higher rent to be paid to reflect the additional wear and tear of a pet being kept at the property.
Security deposit payable: Five weeks rent where the rent is up to £50,000 pa,
Deposit amount: £1,961.00 based on a rental amount of £1,700 pcm
Holding deposit: A holding deposit of one week's rent will be requested to secure the property following acceptance of an offer.
Holding deposit: £392.00 based on a rental amount of £1,700 pcm
Costs and ChargesThe tenant may be asked to pay the following costs:
Alterations to the Agreement: Where tenant/s request a change to the terms of the tenancy agreement after the Agreement has been signed, a fee of up to £50.00 including VAT may be charged for each alteration requested.
Early surrender: Where tenant/s request an early surrender of the tenancy or a change of joint tenant, consent may be granted subject to conditions, and the outgoing tenant will be required to pay agents fees and reletting costs.
Default fees: Loss of keys or security devices. The tenant will be asked to pay for replacement keys, locks or security devices where they are lost, damaged or broken by the tenant.
Rental payments: Where the tenant is in default of rent payments, a reasonable default charge may be made, based on the reasonable costs incurred in recovering the unpaid rent. Interest maybe charged at a maximum of 3.0% above Bank of England base rate.
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