Description
A detached period cottage of great charm and currently undergoing refurbishment occupying an attractive semi-rural location close to Watlington. Available mid November
Tenure : Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Description: - A recently refurbished detached period cottage of great charm occupying an attractive semi-rural location close to Watlington.
Location: - The property is situated about 1 mile from Watlington which is an historic and attractive market town at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Apart from an ample range of local shops, facilities include a public library, schools, surgery and sports amenities. Junction 6 of the M40 is within a few miles of the town providing easy access to the Midlands, London and the regional business centres of Oxford and High Wycombe.
The accommodation is arranged as follows:
All measurements are approximate
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall: - A sizeable hall with understairs storage cupboard. Stairs rise to the first floor. Door to:
Sitting Room: - 4.30 x 3.69 (14'1" x 12'1") - A spacious room with fireplace and outlook to the walled garden.
Family Kitchen/Breakfast Room: - 4.28 x 3.69 (14'0" x 12'1") - Painted wall and floor cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with worktops. Inset sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Electric cooking range. Ample room for dining table. Window to garden. Door to:
Inner Lobby: - With door to the garden, door to the family room and a further door to:
Internal Store: - Providing ample storage space
Family Room: - 6.06 x 3.18 (19'10" x 10'5") - A sizeable room with some attractive period features and fittings. A raised gallery with shelving to one end of the room provides additional storage, or a library. Window to garden.
Bathroom: - Panel enclosed bath with tiled splashback and mixer tap. Low flush WC and washbasin in vanity unit. Wall mounted heated towel rack.
First Floor -
Landing: - With door to:
Walk-In Store/Airing Cupboard - A large internal store that also houses an insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater.
Bedroom 1: - 4.59 x 3.69 (15'0" x 12'1") - A double room with outlook over the garden.
Bedroom 3: - 3.26 x 1.60 (10'8" x 5'2") - A single room with outlook over the garden.
Cloakroom: - Having a low flush WC and a washbasin.
Bedroom 2: - 4.32 x 3.69 (14'2" x 12'1") - A sizeable double bedroom with outlook over the garden.
Outside - There is ample parking space alongside the cottage for several vehicles. A gate leads into the garden and provides the approach to the front door.
Walled Garden: - An large and attractive garden lies to the front of the house, mainly enclosed by brick walls. There is a timber framed garden store.
Services: - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating.
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 M.40 towards Watlington on the B4009. After no more than 1.5 miles you will enter the small hamlet of Shirburn (about 1 mile before Watlington). After negotiating a sharp right and left hand turn you will see the entrance to Shirburn Castle on your right (Castle Road). Take this turning and the property will be the first cottage on your right.
Terms & Conditions -
Furnishings: - The property is offered unfurnished.
Availability: - Available in mid November on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy with a minimum fixed period of six months. Long tenancy preferred.
Management Status: - Robinson Sherston do not manage this property.
Conditions: - Not suitable for: Smokers. Pets are acceptable.
Rent Agreement: - Rent is payable per calendar month in advance, exclusive of Council Tax and all connected utility services.
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: £48 (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
Local Authority: - South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000
Council Tax: - Band
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.
Registration Fees: - The in-going tenant will be responsible for the payment of the following fees: Registration and agreement fee of £180 (including VAT) as a contribution towards the costs of preparing the Tenancy Agreement. References: £30 (including VAT) per person.
Inventory - An inventory recording the condition and contents of the property will be provided and the tenant will share with the landlord the charge for checkingin 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.
