2 bedroom cottage to rent

A pretty, semi-detached, character cottage in the village of Chalgrove. This character property dates back to the late 17th Century, with later additions and alterations. There is a thatched roof, exposed internal beams and a cosy wood burning stove in the sitting room. The property has an open plan kitchen / dining room, bathroom with bath and shower on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one with an en-suite wc. There is a garden at the back and a parking side to the side.

Chalgrove is a popular and vibrant village, located outside Oxford and close to good transport links. There are a range of local shops and a chemist, two pubs, Church and also a local Church of England Primary School. The village is only a few miles from Watlington, providing a small supermarket and other local shops. Oxford is within ten miles, and the Thornhill Park and Ride is easily accessible. There is also a regular direct bus service into Oxford.

Approach
Path up to timber frame porch with tiled roof.

Kitchen / dining room
Solid timber front door, with glazed panel, into dining room. Timber style flooring, Built in shelves, built in tilting drawer, radiator and window overlooking the front.
Extendable kitchen table and chairs.

Step up to kitchen area with a range of stylish white fronted cupboards. Timber worktop with inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap, freestanding electric cooker, Indesit Fridge / Freezer.

Alcove to the corner with Baxi combination boiler, supplying heating and hot water. Kenwood washing machine, built in shelves.
Back door to garden.

Sitting room
A cosy sitting room to the front of the property, with large Inglenook fireplace, woodburning stove and substantial overhead beam. Fitted carpet, radiator, under stair cupboard for storage.

Furniture includes 3 seater sofa, wing back armchair, matching sideboard and side table.

NB Please ensure that only well seasoned hardwood is used in the stove, with a moisture content of around 20% or less. This will ensure efficient operation and minimise the build up of deposits in the flue.

Bathroom
A modern bathroom with character style fixtures and fittings, including pedestal basin, roll top bath with claw feet, with overhead shower and thermostatic controls, shower screen, heated towel rail.

Stairs to First floor
Landing with build in cupboard, with twin rails for storage.

Double bedroom
Spacious double bedroom overlooking the garden to the rear, with fitted carpet and radiator. Generous built in wardrobes along one wall with sliding doors, rails and deep storage into the eaves.

King size bed with bedside storage tables, with drawers.

Double bedroom
Double bedroom with fitted carpet, radiator, exposed beams.

Double bed with twin side tables, additional desk also provided.

En-suite wc.
Door through to en-suite with low level wc and pedestal basin.
Large built in cupboard to the rear for storage.

Garden
Garden to the rear with paving and shingle, area of lawn, borders, storage and a compost bin for garden vegetable waste and grass cuttings. Gate to the side for access.
Also includes garden furniture and two low storage sheds.

Availability
Available from May 2024 through to August 2025.
Part Furnished
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a fixed period through to August 2025.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers or pets

Viewings
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Services
Services: Mains Gas , Electricity,Water and Mains drainage

Broadband: BT indicates 59-73 mbps downlaod available (not checked or warranted)

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: E £2,875.79 pa 2024 / 2025
EPC Rating E46.

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: Five weeks rent where the rent is up to £50,000 pa,
Deposit amount: £1,846.00 based on a rental amount of £1,600.00 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: £369.00 based on a rental amount of £1,600.00 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 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.
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Deposit Protection:
We are members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Insured approved scheme for the protection of Tenant's deposits. For more information:
Redress Scheme: We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.
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Redress scheme provided by: Property Ombudsman (N02334)
Client Money Protection provided by: Property Mark (C007439)