- Good access to local footpaths and Nature Reserve
- Close to J6 M40 Lewknor
- Short drive to Watlington and easy commute to Oxford
- Quiet, rural location
- Character, mid-terrace property
- Three bedrooms, two reception rooms
- Recently decorated and with new carpets
- Garden at front and rear, with parking
- BT Broadband up to 500 mbps download (not tested)
- Unfurnished (no white goods or curtains / blinds), available January 2025
Located in Shirburn near to Watlington, the M40 and the Oxford tube bus service, this mid terrace house comprises of a front porch, two reception rooms, kitchen (no white goods), utility room, WC, rear porch, three bedrooms and bathroom. Pets considered for an extra small rent.
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.
Entrance
Path up to front door and into entrance hall
Sitting room
NB Wood burning stove no currently in operation (December 2024)
Dining Room
Step up into dining room, fireplace in working order.
Kitchen
Please note, white goods are not provided
Bootroom / storage room
Utility room
Cupoards, worktop and sink. Space and plumbing for appliances. Please note that no appliances are provided.
First floor
Bedroom One
Steps up into double bedroom
Bedroom Two
Single / small double
Bedroom Three
Single
Bathroom
Bath with electric shower over, basin and wc.
Gardens
Front garden. Enclosed garden to rear.
Please note that any shed present has been left by a previous tenant and will not be maintained, replaced or repaired by the Landlord.
Parking
Parking for two cars.
Availability
Available from January 2025
Unfurnished, no white goods, no curtains or blinds.
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for smokers. Pets considered, details on request.
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: henley@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 612831
Services
Services: Mains Electricity / Water, private drainage.
Electric heating - night storage / convector heaters
Broadband: BT indicates up to 500 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: C £2,007.38 pa 2024 / 2025
EPC Rating: E44
Please note that the Landlord will not maintain / repair / replace any sheds.
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,
Deposit amount: £1,644.00 based on a rental amount of £1,425.00 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: £328.00 based on a rental amount of £1,425.00 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 reasonable amount 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: £1,644.00
Council Tax
SODC Council Tax, Band C
Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.
The following are permitted payments which we may request from you:
a) The rent
b) A refundable tenancy deposit (reserved for any damages or defaults on the part of the tenant) capped at no more than five weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks' rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above
c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent
d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant, capped at £50, or reasonable costs incurred if higher
e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant
f) Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax; and
g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device, where required under a tenancy agreement
Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.