Hollies Cottage is a three Bedroom mid-terrace cottage dating from the late 1890's, with a later extension, located in a quiet cul de sac. Downstairs the property benefits from a reception room with wood burner (multifuel - coal and logs), a fitted kitchen including a fitted fan oven, gas hob, double sink and pantry (white goods not included) and WC. Upstairs consists of one double bedroom, two single bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate shower and bath.

There is a courtyard garden to the rear with views over open fields. To the front is a small secure garden with storage area for logs. There is also a separate double glazed 'Home Office' - wifi accessible, with separate storage facility. Parking is available on the drive for 1-2 cars. A coal bunker is also provided.

The property has all services, with gas central heating (High Efficiency Condensing Boiler) together with electricity and wifi. All windows are double glazed.

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, and also Icknield Community College. 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.

Front Garden
Mainly laid to lawn, with shrubs and boarders. Double glazed office space with separate storage facility. Paved pathway leading to front door.

Lounge
Lounge with multi fuel wood burner, views to the front.

Kitchen
Fitted kitchen with fan oven, gas hob, double sink and pantry.

WC
Low level toilet with basin.

Bedroom 1
Double room with views to the front.

Bedroom 2
Single room with views to the front.

Bedroom 3
Single room with views to the back.

Family Bathroom
This family bathroom benefits from separate bath and shower.

Courtyard Rear Garden
Patio area with access to open fields.

Availability
Available early to mid October 2023
Unfurnished
White goods not included
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers

Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: benson@griffithandpartners.co.uk


Services
Services: Mains Gas / Electricity / Water / Mains drainage

Broadband: BT indicates up to 73 mbps available (not checked or warranted)

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: C £2,100.12 pa 2024 / 2025
EPC Rating: D

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.

Terms and Conditions
Management Status: The Landlord manages 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, / six weeks rent where the rent is £50,000 or more.
Deposit amount: £1,725.00 based on a rental amount of £1,495.00 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: £345.00 based on a rental amount of £1,450.00 pcm

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: £1,673.00

Minimum Tenancy : 12 months

Council Tax
South Oxfordshire District Council Tax, Band C

Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.