Description
A grade II listed cottage of considerable charm providing two bedroom accommodation in the centre of the town with garden. Available immediately
11 Church Street
Watlington
Oxfordshire
OX49 5QP
Tenure: Assured Shorthold Tenancy - (Unfurnished)
Description: - A grade II listed cottage of considerable charm providing two bedroom accommodation in the centre of the town with garden. Available in April
Location: - Watlington is reputedly England's smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an 'outstanding' ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town's roof tops.
The Accommodation Is Arranged As Follows: - (All measurements are approximate)
Ground Floor -
Entrance: - Part-glazed front door to:
Sitting Room: - 5.66 (max) x 4.29 (18'6" (max) x 14'0") - A delightful room with exposed structural timbers and brickwork. Inglenook fireplace with brick-faced chimney breast and timber bressumer beam. Display niches are set into the brickwork to both flanks of the chimney breast. South-facing window with exposed wood sill and reveals. Understairs storage cupboard. Wall light points on dimmer switch. Telephone and TV point. Latch door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: - 3.53 x 2.59 (11'6" x 8'5") - A farmhouse style kitchen overlooks the rear terrace and garden. Fitted floor cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with worktop and ceramic tile splashbacks. Inset single bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Electric cooker and refrigerator. Exposed brick and stone walls, exposed structural timbers and antique quarry tile floor. Area for breakfast table. Feature lighting.
Rear Porch: - With area for coats and boots. Hatch to roof space. Door to terrace and garden. Door to:
Utility Cupboard: - With washing machine and storage area.
First Floor -
Landing: - With exposed brickwork wall and structural timbers. Recessed downlights. Access hatch to:
Loft: - A substantial boarded loft extends to the full width and depth of the house providing amply dry storage and good head height. Electric light.
Bedroom 1: - 3.30 x 2.62 (10'9" x 8'7") - A charming south-facing bedroom with original wood mullion window openings. Exposed structural timbers and inglenook fireplace with exposed brick faced chimney breast and timber bressumer beam. Recessed downlights on dimmer switch. TV point. Latch door to:
Dressing Room: - 2.16m x 1.70 (7'1" x 5'6") - South facing window with exposed timber framework. Recessed downlights. Fitted hanging rails.
Bathroom: - Wood panel enclosed bath in tiled surround with overhead power shower fitting. Low flush WC and pedestal washbasin with brass effect fittings and tiled splashback. Beamed ceiling and window to garden. Shaving light and extractor fan. Recessed downlights on dimmer switch.
Bedroom 2: - 3.58 x 2.36 - A well-lit room with outlook over the terrace and garden. Exposed structural timbers. Recessed downlights controlled by a dimmer switch. Airing cupboard containing an insulated hot water tank with immersion heater and slatted shelving.
Outside -
Garden: - 14 (45'11") - A charming cottage garden lies to the rear enclosed by newly erected close-boarded fencing. A shaped shingle-surfaced terrace lies adjacent to the cottage with a raised herbaceous border and steps to an expanse of lawn. There are well-stocked borders and a variety of shrubs, plants and specimen trees including a flowering cherry. Outside flood light.
Services: - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority: - South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000
Viewing: - Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000
Directions: - From junction 6 of the M.40 proceed south on the B4009 towards Watlington. On entering the town continue past Love Lane, on your right, and take the next right hand turning into the High Street. Proceed down the High Street passing the War Memorial on your right. As the road turns sharply left take the right hand turning into Chapel Street and the property will be found on your right.
Terms & Conditions: -
Furnishings: - The property is offered unfurnished.
Availability: - Available in April on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy with a minimum fixed period of six months. Long tenancy preferred.
Conditions: - Not suitable for: Smokers/pets
Management Status: - Robinson Sherston manage this property.
Fees: - The in-going tenant will be responsible for the payment of the following fees, which are not refundable. Registration and agreement fee of £180 (inc VAT) as a contribution towards the costs of preparing the tenancy agreement. References: £30 (inc VAT) per person, company tenant or guarantor. Inventory Fees: Unfurnished - Between £96 and £192 inc VAT, depending on property size. Furnished - Between £108 and £216 inc VAT, depending on property size. Note: Unusually large or heavily furnished properties may be subject to higher costs. The tenant shall pay stamp duty, where applicable
Rent Agreement: - Rent is payable per calendar month in advance, exclusive of Council Tax and all connected utility services.
Deposit: - A security deposit of one and a half month's rent to be held throughout the term of the tenancy as security against damage or any breach of agreement by the Tenant. A minimum 2 months deposit will be held if the tenant has a pet at the property.
Inventory - An inventory recording the condition and contents of the property will be provided and the landlord will be responsible for the charge for the check-in at the commencement of the tenancy. Upon termination a check-out will be arranged and paid for by the tenant. The tenant shall pay stamp duty where applicable.
Marketing: - Robinson Sherston reserve the right to continue to market the property until the Registration fee is received, even where the terms of a Tenancy have been agreed in principle.
Important Note: - These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. They are for guidance only and have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. Our descriptions are opinions and not statements of fact and tenants should satisfy themselves whether or not such descriptions match any expectations they may have of the property. Please ask for further information or verification of points relevant to your interest. All measurements, distances and aspects are given as a guide only and are approximate. If such details are fundamental to the letting, tenants must rely on their own enquiries, as they must where any reference is made to potential uses. At the time of preparing these particulars no specific tests were made and tenants should satisfy themselves that the property and any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. It should not be assumed that the property remains as depicted; nor should any assumption be made with regard to the parts of the property that have not been depicted. The images depict only certain parts of the property and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture, furnishings or personal items are included in the letting.
