Shirburn is a small hamlet, located about one mile outside the town of Watlington. This rural location provides access to the peace and quiet of the countryside but is also within easy reach of the M40 motorway, Junction 6 Lewknor. Watlington is an attactive market town, and is reputed to date from the Domesday book, with evidence of earlier settlements. It is close the the Chiltern hills, providing access to good walks, with fine and far reaching views.
In the town, there is a butcher, baker, local chocolate shop and a delicatessen, plus the local Coop. There is a local primary school plus Icnkield Community College, at secondary level education. There are also local sports facilities including football, cricket, tennis, squash and bowls. Golf is also available at Huntercombe and Henley.

This pretty semi-detached cottage is a period property with character features and in a quiet rural location. The accommodation includes a good size living room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen, shower / cloakroom and utility cupboard. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is off road parking and a good size garden to the rear, which is fully enclosed. The property is being painted throughout for the next tenancy. There is an oil boiler, for heating and hot water. The property also has a PIV air circulation system installed.

Front
Gravel driveway off lane with parking for approximately three cars

Front door
Solid timber front door into hallway

Sitting room - 3.58m (11'9") x 5m (16'5")
Good size living room with fireplace (available for use).

Dining Room - 4.23m (13'11") x 3.31m (10'10")
Dining room with built in cupboard, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, feature fire place (fireplace not available for use).

Kitchen / breakfast room - 4.38m (14'4") x 2.87m (9'5")
Range of built in cupboards with worktop, sink and mixer tap. Space for appliances - fridge / freezer, dishwasher and electric cooker.

Cloakroom / shower room
Includes wc, and basin, walk in shower.
Utility cupboard with space for washing machine.
Oil boiler - for heating and hot water.

First floor

Bedroom One - 3.49m (11'5") x 3.47m (11'5")
Double bedroom with fitted carpet and radiator

Bedroom Two - 3.31m (10'10") x 3.1m (10'2")
Double bedroom with fitted carpet and radiator

Bedroom Three - 2.76m (9'1") x 2.47m (8'1")
Bedroom with single bedroom and radiator

Family bathroom
White suite with bath, shower mixer tap and glazed screen, wc and basin.

Outside
Brick built store. Timber shed - maintained by the landlord.
Further sheds / external structures - will not be maintained or repaired by the Landlord.
Oil tank for boiler.

Garden
Generous garden, approximately 100 ft deep max, fully enclosed.

Availability
Available from mid-August 2025. Decoration to be done before occupation.
Unfurnished. Sorry, white goods not provided, no blinds / curtains
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months. Available for long term tenancy.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers.
Pets considered - subject to extra cost on application.

Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: henley@griffithandpartners.co.uk / 01491 612831


Services
Services: Mains Electricity / Water / Private drainage
Oil tank - supplies boiler for heating and hot water. Tenants are advised not to let the tank run dry, as this will cause the boiler to stop running and could incur further costs.

Broadband: BT indicates up to 900 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: E £2,897.55 pa 2025 / 2026
EPC Rating: E42

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: £2,019.00 based on a rental amount of £1,750.00 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: £403.00 based on a rental amount of £1,750.00 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: £2,019.00

Council Tax
SODC Council Tax, Band E

Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.