Watlington is a busy and popular market town, set in the Chilterns. It is reputed to be England's smallest town, and has a long history with mentions of local manors in the Doomsday book. There are local artisan shops, including an award-winning butcher , a chemist, bakers and a delicatessen, plus a Co-op. There are local sports facilities including football, cricket, tennis, squash and bowls. Local schools include Watlington Primary School and Icknield Community Colllege. There are many opportunities for local walks, cycling and outdoor activities, including The Ridgeway national trail and the Chiltern cycle route. M40 with routes to Oxford and London are close by.

Cleavers is said to be one of the oldest buildings in Watlington and has many character features, with exposed beams, an extra high ceiling in the main bedroom and also the benefit of a basement converted for use as a snug / family room. There is a generous sitting room, well designed kitchen, and three double bedrooms on the first floor. The property has gas fired heating and the secondary glazing which really helps to improve the sound insulation. The property is unfurnished and available November 2023

Entrance hall
Part glazed front door into entrance hall with quarry tile floor and storage cupboard.

Sitting room - 5.2m (17'1") x 4.6m (15'1")
Generous sitting room overlooking the front with timber floor, wood burning stove (please use only well seasoned wood), radiator, secondary glazing, stairs down to basement family room. High quality fitted cupboards.

Kitchen - 3.9m (12'10") x 3.72m (12'2")
Fitted with a range of Shaker style cupboards to low and high level, solid timber work top with Butler sink and mixer tap, door to garden at the rear. Appliances include a Britannia Dual Fuel Range Cooker, slimline dishwasher, washing machine. There is also a water softener.

Basement

Family room / snug - 4.75m (15'7") x 4.1m (13'5")
The basement has been converted into a useful additional family room / snug, with fitted carpet, radiator and television aerial point. High quality fitted cupboards to one side.

Cloakroom
There is a compact cloakroom to one corner with a low level wc and basin. NB this wc is on a macerator type waste set up - only suitable for the disposal of ordinary toilet paper.

First floor
Stairs from hall up to first floor.
Landing with space for a desk and with window overlooking the garden. Shallow fitted cupboard.

Family bathroom
Modern family bathroom including bath with thermostatic shower over, basin, wc with traditional high level cistern, towel rail.

Airing cupboard
Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Bedroom Two - 4.7m (15'5") x 2.96m (9'9")
Double bedroom overlooking the front with fitted carpet, radiator.

Bedroom three - 4m (13'1") x 3.25m (10'8")
Double bedroom overlooking the front with fitted carpet and radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.95m (16'3") x 4.4m (14'5")
Generous master bedroom with tall ceiling up to roof height providing good natural light and double aspect to the front and side. Fitted wardrobes, radiator and fitted carpet. Windows with secondary glazing and shutters. TV aerial point (not tested), three pin plugs for lamps. Fireplace (decorative only).

Outside
Secluded walled garden to the rear with paving and mature plants. Gate to the rear, giving access through to Hill Road Public car park, which provides free parking.

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

Broadband: BT indicates 72 - 72 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: E52

Availability
Available from November 2023.
Unfurnished, some appliances included
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers. Pets consdered.

Viewings
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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: £2,250.00 based on a rental amount of £1,950 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: £450.00 based on a rental amount of £1,950 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
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