- Rural village location
- Close to the Market Town of Watlington
- Short drive to Henley, Wallingford and Thame
- Easy access to J6 M40, plus Oxford Tube Coach Service
- Local footpath network and nature reserves
- Pretty character cottage
- Generous sitting / dining room with traditional Inglenook fireplace
- Two double bedrooms, Gardens, parking with EV charger point
- Biomass boiler - heating and hot water included within the rent
- Unfurnished and available October 2026
This pretty, detached cottage is located close to the local Parish Church in Cuxham. The house has an attractive stone and brick built front, with two entrances On the ground floor, accommodation includes is a generous size sitting / dining room, kitchen and bathroom. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a large landing area that could serve as a home office, or additional storage.
There are gardens to the front and to the rear, with a generous size shed. There is a parking space with a charge point for an electric vehicle and a timber gate.
The property benefits from a Biomass boiler for heating and hot water, the cost of which is included within the monthly rent.
Cuxham is a small village, about one and a half miles outside the local market town of Watlington. There are a range of residential properties along the single road through the village, with a local pub and the Parish Church. Watlington, the local market town, has a long history going back to the Domesday book and beyond. There is a range of local shops including a butcher, delicatessen and vegetable market plus a local supermarket and a pharmacy. There is a local Primary School and children's day care nursery, Doctor's Surgery and also Icknield Community College. The town has local Cafés and pubs, plus The Fox and Hounds at Christmas Common. 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.
Approach
Timber gate to parking area, path to front door.
Entrance
Part glazed timber door into kitchen.
Kitchrn - 2.93m (9'7") x 2.83m (9'3")
Equipped with a range of cupboards at low and high level. Worktop with stainless steel double sink and drainer, mixer tap. Appliances include: double oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, fridge / freezer. Tiled floor.
Sitting / Dining Room - 5.34m (17'6") Max x 5.21m (17'1") Max
A good size combined sitting room / dining room with a substantial traditional Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. Fitted carpet and radiators. Plenty of space for table and chairs, seating area. Windows overlooking the front, rear and side of the property.
Bathroom
At the back of the property, ground floor, with wc, bath with electric shower over, basin, heated towel rail, large storage cupboard. Washing machine.
Front hall
With solid timber entrance door, under stair cupboard and hooks for coats etc. Stairs to frist floor.
Landing
A wide, open landing with generous space for storage or a home office area.
Bedroom - 4.01m (13'2") x 2.58m (8'6")
A double bedroom with a high ceiling, overlooking the front of the house, with fitted carpet and radiator.
Corridor
Wide corridor to bedroom , with space for bookshelves or storage
Bedroom - 5.34m (17'6") x 2.72m (8'11")
A spacious double bedroom, overlooking a paddock and the farm, with fitted carpet and radiator.
Garden & Parking
Parking space at the front, with EV charger unit.
Borders and grass with trees to shrubs.
Garden at the rear with an area of lawn, substantial shed (left by a previous occupant).
There is an opportunity for a keen gardener to develop a garden suitable for this character property
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: benson@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 612831
Availability
Available from October 2026
Unfurnished, with some white goods provided
Assured Perioidic Tenancy
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers. Pets -please enquire.
Services
Services: Mains Electricity, Water and drainage
Heating and Hot water are provided from a Biomass boiler located on the adjacent farm and run by the Landlord. The heating and hot water costs are included within the monthly rent.
Broadband: BT indicates up to 900 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: E £3,040.90 pa 2026 / 2027
EPC Rating: E
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. NB - Heating and Hot water from the farm Biomass boiler included within the rent.
Security deposit payable: Five weeks rent where the rent is up to £50,000 pa,
Deposit amount: £1,730.00 based on a rental amount of £1,500.00 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: £346.00 based on a rental amount of £1,500.00 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
Accreditation and Client Money Protection:
We are members of Safeagent
Accreditation Number A8457
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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: £1,730.00
Council Tax
South Oxfordshire District Council Tax, Band E
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.