- Edge of village location, short walk to shops
- Easy commute to Oxford
- Close to market town of Wallingford
- Walks along the River Thames and also in the nearby Chiltern Hills
- Local park, Doctor's surgery and close to main bus route
- Two bedrooms, en-suite shower and family bathroom
- Garden and parking
- Virgin Media available - fibre optic cable
- Long let available
- Sorry, not suitable for pets.
A modern and well presented property located on the edge of Benson. The property has an open plan living room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, second bedroom, and family bathroom. There is a private garden to the rear and parking for two cars. The EPC rating is B84, with good levels of insulation, high performance double glazing and gas boiler for the heating and hot water. The property is let unfurnished, with some white goods provided.
Benson is a typical country village, set close to the River Thames. It has a range of shops, a local Cooperative supermarket, local facilities and a fuel station nearby. There is a village school, bus services to Wallingford Secondary School, and also a local church. There is a regular bus service to Wallingford and also into Oxford. The local RAF base hosts helicopter squadrons. The village is set close to the River Thames, with a Marina and popular Riverside Café. Wallingford is the closest Market town, providing a wider range of shops and services, a small Theatre, Library and also Waitrose and Lidl supermarkets.
Front Door:
Front door to ground floor WC, kitchen and sitting room.
Ground floor WC:
Low level WC, basin, radiator, window to front with oscured glass.
Kitchen: - 4.22m (13'10") x 2.16m (7'1")
Modern white high gloss wall and base units, with grey laminate work top and integrated appliances including Indesit dishwasher, oven, fridge freezer and washer dryer. Cupboard with gas boiler for heating and hot water.
Sitting Room: - 4.56m (15'0") Max x 4.18m (13'9") Max
Spacious sitting room with French doors to garden, fitted carpet, under stair cupboard, TV point, radiator.
Stairs to first floor:
Bedroom One: - 3.92m (12'10") x 3.13m (10'3")
Double bedroom overlooking the rear, with built in wardrobe, fitted carpet, radiator, TV point.
En-suite Shower
Walk in shower with thermostatic controls, tiled walls and glazed door; basin, mirror and low level wc
Bedroom Two; - 3.92m (12'10") x 3.13m (10'3")
Double bedroom with windows overlooking the front, fitted carpet, radiator, TV point.
Family Bathroom:
Bath, with hand held shower, low level WC, basin and obscured window to front.
Garden:
Fully enclosed long garden tot he rear, mainly laid to lawn and paved patio area. Gate to rear.
Parking for two cars
In front of the property.
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: benson@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 83939
Availability
Available from August 2025
Unfurnished, with some white good provided
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for smokers or pets.
Services
Services: Mains Gas / Electricity / Water / Mains drainage
Broadband: Virgin Media available with fibre optic, advertised as up to 1130 mbps download (not warranted).
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: D £2,498.95 pa 2025 / 2026
EPC Rating B84
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: £1,759.00 based on a rental amount of £1,525 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: £351.00 based on a rental amount of £1,525 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
Accreditation and Client Money Protection:
We are members of Safeagent
Accreditation Number A8457
https://safeagents.co.uk/
Deposit Protection:
We are members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Insured approved scheme for the protection of Tenant`s deposits. For more information: https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/
Redress Scheme: We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.
For more information: https://www.tpos.co.uk/
Deposit: £1,759.00
Minimum Tenancy : 12 months
Council Tax
South Oxfordshire District Council Tax, Band D
Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.
The following are permitted payments which we may request from you:
a) The rent
b) A refundable tenancy deposit (reserved for any damages or defaults on the part of the tenant) capped at no more than five weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks' rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above
c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent
d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant, capped at £50, or reasonable costs incurred if higher
e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant
f) Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax; and
g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device, where required under a tenancy agreement
Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.