- Small market town location
- Range of local shops including butcher, baker and delicatessen
- Views towards Chiltern Hills, with local walks and nature reserves
- Good transport links via M40 to Oxford & London
- Short drive to Wallingford or Thame
- Well presented house with four bedrooms, bathroom & shower room
- Garden and parking
- Kitchen/ breakfast room, dining room and living room
- Gas fired heating and double glazing
- Unfurnished and available July 2025
This semi-detached property is located in a quiet residential road, on the edge of Watlington Town centre. Ground floor accommodation includes, hall, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and shower room. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has gas fired central heating and double glazed windows. There is a small garden to the front, with off street parking, and the South East facing garden has beautiful views towards the Chiltern Escarpment. The property would be ideal for a family, and is within walking distance of the local schools.
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.
Entrance
Path up to part glazed front door into hallway, with laminate flooring, small under stair cupboard.
Dining Room - 4.09m (13'5") x 2.65m (8'8")
Overlooking the front with timber laminate flooring, fireplace to the corner (not in use).
Living room - 4.76m (15'7") x 3.19m (10'6")
Generous living room with glass doors to the rear, overlooking the garden, and providing good natural light. Fitted carpet, built in shelving, television aerial point (not tested), gas effect stove.
Kitchen / breakfast room - 5.16m (16'11") x 2.88m (9'5")
The kitchen has been updated recently, with a range of modern units to low and eye level, timber style worktop, ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap. Appliances include freestanding cooker, with electric oven and gas hob, Bosch dishwasher and washing machine, under counter fridge and freezer. Space for table and chairs, glass doors at the back, providing view over the garden and towards the Chilterns, side door to garden.
Cloak / shower room
The cloak / shower room is going to be updated, to provide a shower cubicle with shower unit, low level wc and basin.
First floor
Stairs to first floor and landing.
Bedroom One - 3.55m (11'8") x 3.73m (12'3")
Good size double bedroom overlooking the front with fitted carpet and radiator, built in cupboard.
Bedroom Two - 3.55m (11'8") x 3.04m (10'0")
Double bedroom with views over the rear garden, built in wardrobe, fitted carpet.
Bedroom Three - 3.56m (11'8") x 2.88m (9'5")
Double bedroom overlooking the rear garden with fitted carpet and radiator.
Bedroom Four / Study - 2.52m (8'3") x 2.55m (8'4")
Large single bedroom / study with built in cupboard, fitted carpet and radiator.
Family bathroom
Bathroom with white fittings including original enamel bath, basin and wc, modern tiling, wall cabinet.
Availability
Available from July 2025
Unfurnished, with white goods provided
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers or pets
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: benson@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 612831
Services
Services: Mains Gas / Electricity / Water / Mains drainage
Broadband: BT indicates 72-73 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: D £ 2491.84 pa 2025/ 2026
EPC Rating: C
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: £1,903.00 based on a rental amount of £1,650 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: £380.00 based on a rental amount of £1,650 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.
For more information: https://www.propertymark.co.uk/working-in-the-industry/member-requirements/client-money-protection.aspx
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: £1,903.00
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.