Glebe Barn is a newly built barn style property, with architecture modelled on a previous, much older building. The ground floor has an open plan kitchen/lliving/dining room, which is flooded with natural light from the bi-fold doors to the back, and windows to front and side. There is an additional spacious sitting room, a study to the front, a utility room and a cloakroom. On the first floor there is a galleried landing with five double bedrooms, three with en-suites and a family bathroom.

This new barn style property is the perfect blend of a traditional barn yet has all the modern-day conveniences, making it the ideal family home in a truly stunning location. The property has been built to a high energy efficiency standard, EPC B87; with an air source heat pump, under floor heating on the ground floor and traditional radiators on the first floor. Outside there is a low maintenance garden and plenty of parking. The property is to be let unfurnished, with white goods/blinds/curtains for individual negotiation. Available July 2024.

Watlington, Oxfordshire, is a charming market town, set in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. The town boasts a variety of independent shops, deli, butchers, local COOP and Budgens supermarkets, chemist, and cafes. The town is also home to several pubs, which all offer food, perfect for enjoying with family and friends. There are also a doctor surgery and a dentist.

For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, Watlington is perfectly located on the historic Ridgeway. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering miles of foot paths and bridle ways, making it ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The town is also home to several sports clubs, including a thriving cricket and football club.

Approach
Gravelled approach up to front door

Open plan family / dining room - 10.22m (33'6") x 9.03m (29'8")
The front door welcomes you into the light and airy living/dining/kitchen area, which is flooded with natural light from the expansive bi-fold doors to the rear and windows to the side and front. A perfect layout for entertaining as well as everyday relaxing with the family.

Kitchen - 5.24m (17'2") x 4.26m (14'0")
The large kitchen has been fitted with plenty of wall and base cupboards, drawers and pantry storage, quartz work surfaces, two built in ovens, ceramic hob, extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, and space for American style fridge/freezer. The shaped island unit with pendant lights over provides seating space for easy dining.

Sitting Room - 6.83m (22'5") x 4.69m (15'5")
The triple aspect sitting room with windows to the front, side and rear and a fireplace ready for a wood burner/open fire provides a more formal or private living space.

Study - 4.19m (13'9") x 3.47m (11'5")
Set at the front, this private space would be ideal for use as a study or home office.

Utility Room
A utility/boot room to the rear has matching cupboards to the kitchen, work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink/drainer unit with mixer tap and integrated washing machine, there is also a window and door. This is perfect for muddy boots and dogs.

Cloakroom
The cloakroom has a vanity hand wash basin and concealed cistern WC. Cupboards conceal the workings for the under-floor heating system, etc.

First Floor
Galleried landing overlooking the family / dining room.

Master bedroom suite - 6.43m (21'1") x 4.27m (14'0")
The master bedroom suite has walk in wardrobe, Velux windows to the rear and fully glazed double doors to the side with views over open fields,

En-suite bathroom
Suite including a double ended bath, large shower, vanity hand wash basin and close coupled WC.

Bedroom SuiteTwo - 4.18m (13'9") x 3.25m (10'8")
A second bedroom suite has vaulted ceiling with full height windows overlooking fields to the rear, an en suite shower room with shower, vanity hand wash basin and close coupled WC, there is a dressing area ready for free standing wardrobes.

Bedroom Three Suite - 4.17m (13'8") x 3.41m (11'2")
Bedroom three also has the vaulted ceiling, full height windows and en suite with shower, vanity hand wash basin and close coupled WC.

Bedroom Four - 3m (9'10") x 2.79m (9'2")
Double bedroom with high ceiling, window to rear, built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Five - 3m (9'10") x 2.79m (9'2")
Double bedroom with high ceiling, window to rear, built in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom
The family bathroom has a panel sided bath with shower mixer tap, vanity hand wash basin and close coupled WC.

Outside
The plot is surrounded by mature trees and countryside hedging, backing onto open countryside. Much of the space has been laid to gravel with a raised lawn area. There is parking for several cars.

Availability
Available immediately.
Unfurnished, with some white goods provided.
Curtains / blinds - by negotiation
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers

Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: benson@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 612831


Services
Services: Mains Electricity and Water. Private drainage
Heating - by Air Source Heat Pump, with under floor heating on ground floor only

Broadband: BT indicates 18-31 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: To Be Confirmed pa 2024 / 2025
EPC Rating: B87

Terms and Conditions
Management 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: Six weeks rent where the rent is £50,000 or more.
Deposit amount: £6,923 based on a rental amount of £5,000.00 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: £1,153.00 based on a rental amount of £5,000 pcm

Costs and Charges
The 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.

Client Money Protection
Client Money Protection:
We are members of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.
For more information: https://www.propertymark.co.uk/working-in-the-industry/member-requirements/client-money-protection.aspx

Deposit Protection:
We are members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Insured approved scheme for the protection of Tenant`s deposits. For more information: https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/

Redress Scheme: We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.
For more information: https://www.tpos.co.uk/

Deposit: £6,923.00

Council Tax
South Oxfordshire District Council Tax, To Be Confirmed

Notice
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