3 bedroom cottage to rent

This is a character, semi-detached cottage, set within a few minutes walk of the centre of Watlington. The accommodation includes kitchen, two reception rooms, two double bedrooms and one single room/study. The property has electric heating and a gas fire. There is a pretty garden at the rear and off road parking to the front/side.

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, and also Icknield Community College. 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.

Exterior
Property is approached along a private paved driveway, red brick frontage , front door leading to

Hallway/Bootroom
Tiled floor, window to the side, coat hooks and power points, leading to

Kitchen
Red quarry tiled floor, Marble affect roll top counter with cupboards above and below incorporating glass shelving and spotlights. Washing machine, dishwasher and fridge, sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap, double aspect overlooking garden to rear and side, door leading to

Reception 1
Window overlooking rear garden, neutral carpet, exposed beams and timbers,electric heater, stable door to garden.

Reception 2
Front facing, 2 double glazed windows, electric heater, red brick fireplace incorporating gas fire , TV & power points

First floor

Bedroom 1
Double bedroom , front facing, electric heater, multiple power points, phone point, charming fireplace with gas fire

Bedroom 2
Another double, rear facing , window overlooking garden, built in storage cupboards

bedroom 3/ Study
This room could be a small single bedroom or a study. Built in storage cupboard and eaves storage, window to front, power points

Bathroom
3 piece white suite comprising of toilet, pedestal basin with chrome mixer tap and corner shower with electric shower.

Outside
To rear and side of the property. Well maintained and a mixture of patio and lawned areas. Also benefits from a timber framed greenhouse and garden shed.
Off road parking for up to two cars.

Availability
Available from early May 2024.
Unfurnished, with some white goods provided.
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers

Viewings
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Services
Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water, Mains drainage
Electric Heating.

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

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: D £ 2362.63 pa 2024 / 2025
EPC Rating: E

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: £1,557.00 based on a rental amount of £1,350.00 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: £311.00 based on a rental amount of £1,350.00 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:
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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)