Description
An outstanding and beautifully presented detached period house in the centre of Watlington providing family accommodation with lovely cottage garden, detached garage and ample parking
Available Immediately
Tenure : Assured Shorthold Tenancy -
Description: - The cottage has an attractive south-east facing painted brick and stone façade under a slate roof with a detached garage alongside and a driveway that will accommodate several vehicles. A delightful west facing cottage garden that incorporates a shallow brook is a particular feature. The interior is attractively presented and incorporates features including beamed ceilings, exposed wall and roof timbers and fireplaces. These period features are enhanced by carefully chosen modern fittings including a shaker style kitchen and contemporary styled bathrooms.
Watlington - Watlington is reputedly England's smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school has an 'outstanding' ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town's roof tops.
The Accommodation Is Arranged As Follows: - All measurements are approximate
Ground Floor -
Entrance: - Solid wood front door with window light to:
Dining/Reception Hall: - 5.73 x 3.31 (18'9" x 10'10") - South-facing with a beamed ceiling and fireplace (sealed). Wall light points and tiled floor. Understairs storage area. Stairs to first floor and wood panel door to:
Sitting Room: - 5.69 x 3.34 (18'8" x 10'11") - A lovely south-facing room with beamed ceiling and a fireplace with solid fuel stove. Wall light points. French doors open to the garden.
Inner Lobby: - Having a beamed ceiling and tiled floor. Door to:
Cloakroom: - Low flush WC and pedestal washbasin with brass fittings and splashback. Side window and fitted shelving. Fitted spotlights, beamed ceiling and tiled floor.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: - 7.08 x 2.37 (23'2" x 7'9") - Fitted shaker style painted dresser and cabinets with oak worktop. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and oak draining board. Five-ring Neff induction hob with extractor hood over. Neff double oven, grill and warming drawer. Dishwasher and refrigerator/freezer. Oak topped island breakfast bar with cupboards below. Beamed ceiling with halogen spotlights. Tiled floor and French doors to the garden.
Utility Room: - 2.42 x 1.62 (7'11" x 5'3") - Fitted worktop with shelving over and plumbing points for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Beamed ceiling, tiled floor and side door to the driveway.
First Floor -
The stairs divide in a half-landing. The stairs to the right lead to:
Landing: - Exposed roof timbers. Fitted book and display shelves.
Bedroom 1: - 3.50 x 3.40 (11'5" x 11'1") - South facing with exposed roof timbers. Wall light points. Opening to:
En Suite Dressing Room: - 2.31 x 2.24 (7'6" x 7'4") - Comprehensively fitted with shelving drawers and hanging rails with overhead storage. Exposed ceiling beams and roof timbers.. Halogen spotlights and side window.
En Suite Bathroom: - Corner shower cubicle with Aqualisa mains pressure fitting, glazed section and door. Low flush WC and pedestal washbasin with mirror over. Heated towel rack and fitted shelved cupboard. Exposed wall timbers, velux rooflight and ceiling mounted spotlights. Part tiled walls. Secondary door.
From the half landing the stairs to the left lead to:
Landing: - Airing cupboard containing a pressurised hot water tank. Door to:
Bedroom 4: - 2.59 x 2.29 (8'5" x 7'6") - South-facing with exposed roof timbers. Wall light points.
Bedroom 3: - 3.45 x 3.01 (11'3" x 9'10") - A double bedroom with outlook over the garden. Exposed roof timbers. Wall light points.
Family Bathroom: - Panel enclosed bath with tiled splashback and exposed roof timbers over. Corner shower cubicle with Aqualisa mains pressure fitting, glazed section and door. Washbasin in vanity unit with mixer tap. Low flush WC with concealed cistern. Extractor fan and recessed downlights. Part tiled walls.
Bedroom 2: - 4.98 x 2.53 (16'4" x 8'3") - Having exposed wall timbers and Velux roof lights. Secondary door providing access to en suite bathroom, if desired.
Outside -
The cottage is approached via a gravel driveway that provides off-road parking for several vehicles and access to the garage. A mature hedgerow with gateway leads to the garden.
Detached Garage: - 6.34 x 2.78 (20'9" x 9'1") - Brick built with pitched slate roof and hinged wooden double doors. Rear window and personal side door. Power points and lighting.
Garden: - A gravelled area extends from the gateway with a brick-lined well that has a safety grill and decorative cast-iron pump. Beyond, a shaped lawn with well-stocked herbaceous borders extends to a shallow brook that forms the boundary of the garden. Adjacent to the house is a sunken gravelled patio enclosed by raised beds and borders together with pergolas adorned with rose, clematis and honeysuckle. Outside power point.
Services: - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority: - South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000
Council Tax: - Band E.
Viewing: - Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000
Directions: - From junction 6 of the M.40 proceed south on the B4009 to Watlington. On entering the town follow the main road down to the junction with Brook Street. Turn right into Brook Street and then the fork right into Cuxham Road (signed to Chalgrove and Stadhampton). Brookside Cottage will be found on the left shortly before the turning into Pyrton Lane.
Terms & Conditions -
Furnishings: - The property is offered unfurnished.
Availability: - Available in immediately on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy with a minimum fixed period of six months. Long tenancy preferred.
Management Status: - Robinson Sherston manage this property.
Conditions: - Not suitable for: Smokers. Pets considered.
Rent Agreement: - Rent is payable per calendar month in advance, exclusive of Council Tax and all connected utility services.
Deposit: - A security deposit of a maximum of five weeks rent to be held throughout the term of the tenancy as security against damage or any breach of agreement by the Tenant.
Inventory - An inventory recording the condition and contents of the property will be provided.
Marketing: - Robinson Sherston reserve the right to continue to market the property until the Registration fee is received, even where the terms of a Tenancy have been agreed in principle.
Important Note: - These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. They are for guidance only and have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. Our descriptions are opinions and not statements of fact and tenants should satisfy themselves whether or not such descriptions match any expectations they may have of the property. Please ask for further information or verification of points relevant to your interest. All measurements, distances and aspects are given as a guide only and are approximate. If such details are fundamental to the letting, tenants must rely on their own enquiries, as they must where any reference is made to potential uses. At the time of preparing these particulars no specific tests were made and tenants should satisfy themselves that the property and any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. It should not be assumed that the property remains as depicted; nor should any assumption be made with regard to the parts of the property that have not been depicted. The images depict only certain parts of the property and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture, furnishings or personal items are included in the letting.
