- Located close to Watlington Centre
- Private residential development for those aged over 55 years
- Good access to M40 J6, Oxford Tube service to London
- Close to the Chiltern Hills and nearby nature reserves
- Strong local community
- First floor apartment with stairs and stairlift
- Two bedrooms, bright living room
- Access to communal gardens and grounds
- Parking area
- Part furnished with white goods provided
A two bedroom apartment on the first floor of a modern building in a quiet residential area of Orchard Walk, set close to the centre of Watlington. The property can be accessed by stairs or a stair lift The accommodation includes a hallway, living / dining room, kitchen, one double bedroom, one single bedroom and a wet room with walk in shower. The property has electric heating, double glazing and an EPC grade C. The property is provided in good decorative and the furniture is also provided as seen.
The property is set in a quiet residential area, just a few minutes walk from Watlington town centre. This is a private development exclusively for those over 55 years old, and there is a strong community feel in Orchard Walk, with he residents supported by a site manager. The gardens and grounds are well maintained and kept in good order. There is also a communal parking area with non-allocated spaces.
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 and delicatessen, plus a local supermarket, a pharmacy and a Doctor's Surgery. 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 at The Watlington Club. 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.
Communal Entrance
Path up to part glazed door into communal entrance hall. Stairs to first floor, with stairlift.
Entrance
Solid timber door into apartment.
Hall
Hall with electric night storage heater, consumer unit for electrical installation.
Living Room - 4.51m (14'10") x 3.13m (10'3")
Overlooking the front of the property, and approximately south facing, with fitted carpet and electric heater.
Furniture includes a gateleg dining table and chairs, rug, two seater sofa, matching chair, side table, lamp and mirror.
Kitchen - 3.53m (11'7") x 1.8m (5'11")
Fitted with cupboards at low and high level, worktop with inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Appliances include washing machine, integrated oven and hob, tumble dryer, microwave. Fridge freezer - please apply if needed. Electric wall heater.
Double bedroom - 3.17m (10'5") x 2.91m (9'7")
Double bedroom at the back of the property with fitted carpet, electric heater, built in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors.
Double bed and side tables.
Single bedroom / study - 3.18m (10'5") x 1.87m (6'2")
Overlooking the back of the property and suitable for use as a home study, with fitted carpet and electric heater. Small desk and chair, chest of drawers, Futon for use as an occasional bed.
Wet Room - 1.96m (6'5") x 1.68m (5'6")
Walk in shower area with half height folding screens and a curtain, electric shower, pedestal basin, w/c, extractor fan, wall heater and built in shelving.
Airing Cupboard
Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, equipped with peak and off peak electric immersion heaters, slatted shelving.
Availability
Available from July 2026 on an Assured Periodic Tenancy
Furniture - as seen
Occupancy exclusively for for those over 55`s years
Sorry, not suitable for: children / smokers / pets
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: benson@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 612831
Services
Services: Mains 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: C £2,311.89 pa 2026 / 2027
EPC Rating: C
The development is supported by a site manager.
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
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
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: £1,557.00
Council Tax
South Oxfordshire District Council Tax, Band C
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.