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2 Bedroom Cottage To Rent
Britwell Salome. OX49 5JZ
Available Now - Unfurnished
- Rural location between Watlington and Benson
- Easy access to M4 J6 and Oxford Tube, commute to Oxford and Henley
- Local walks and routes into the Chiltern Hills
- Close to Watlington for local shops
- Didcot Parkway within 15 miles (services to London Paddington in under 1hr)
- Traditional cottage
- Sitting room with wood burning stove
- Two double bedrooms
- Would suit professionals
- Long let available. Sorry, not suitable for pets.
Britwell Salome is a hamlet, located between the market town of Watlington and the village of Benson. There is a Church, which comes under the benefice of Watlington. The Red Lion Farm Shop and Olivers, at the Red Lion Pub, are both within walking distance. There is
Watlington, within 2 miles, is an attractive and busy small town, set in the Chltern Hills, with a long history going back to the Doomsday 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 foot paths, such as The Ridgeway, or along the River Thames from Benson. There are also peaceful nature reserves to visit in the area and fine views over open landscapes. The M40 provides easy access to London, with the Oxford tube service from nearby Lewknor.
This period cottage is located adjacent to a larger house, on a traditional farm location, surrounded by open fields. The accommodation includes kitchen / breakfast room, living room with wood burning stove, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The windows to the front have double glazing, those to the back with secondary glazing and there is an oil fired combination boiler. The property has a lovely private garden, with a gravelled area for seating, and a timber frame porch over the main entrance.
Entrance
Gate through to path up to timber framed porch with tiled roof.
Kitchen - 3.65m (12'0") x 3.1m (10'2")
Part glazed timber door into Kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units at low and high level. Worktop with stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Ceramic hob with electric oven underneath. Freestanding washing machine and fridge / freezer. Oil fired combination boiler for heating and hot water.
Living Room - 4.82m (15'10") x 4.6m (15'1")
A generous size living room at the front, with radiator, fitted carpet. Brick hearth with wood burning stove.
Front lobby and stairs
Door to the front garden. Stairs up to first floor landing with built in shelves. Storage cupboard.
Bedroom One - 5.08m (16'8") x 4m (13'1") Max
Generous double bedroom overlooking with fitted carpet, radiator, built in wardrobe.
Bedroom Two - 3.24m (10'8") x 2.91m (9'7")
Double bedroom with fitted carpet, radiator and built in wardrobe
Bathroom
White suite including bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled walls, pedestal basin and low level wc.
Garden
Includes west facing garden with lawn, borders and a small brick built store. Gravelled area with space for table & chairs. There is also space for a vegetable plot, by agreement with the Landlord.
Parking
Off road parking for up to two cars.
Services
Services: Electricity, Water, Mains drainage, Oil tank for boiler and heating system.
Broadband: BT indicates 27 - 36 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: D £2,038.95 pa 2022 / 2023
EPC Rating: D56
Wood burning stove - please ensure that the wood burning stove is swept annually in the Autumn before use. Please ensure that only well seasoned hardwood logs are used, available locally.
Availability
Available from June 2022
Unfurnished
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers or pets.
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: henley@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 522800
Terms and Conditions
Management Status: The Landlord / Griffith & Partners manage/s 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 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 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
£1,673.00
Council Tax
SODC Council Tax, Band D
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