Description
A terraced 2 bedroom house with private south-facing garden and attractive landscaped communal gardens in this well-favoured retirement development close to the centre of Watlington. Age qualification of 55
Tenure : Long Leasehold -
Description: - An attractive terraced house fronting the communal gardens over which it enjoys fine views. The accommodation is arranged over two floors with a south-facing double reception room and open plan kitchen opening via French doors and an awning to a private south-facing garden. On the first floor the principal bedroom is south-facing and enjoys extended views and both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. The property is only one of a limited number in the development that has its own garden. It is about 36' in length and south-facing with gated access to a footpath that leads to the town centre. The mature communal gardens are a particular feature at Orchard Walk with extensive lawned areas and a variety of specimen trees and shrubs. There is a resident warden to assist residents.
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 have 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.
Outside - The development has attractive and well-maintained landscaped gardens around which the properties are situated There are a variety of specimen trees, mature shrubs and well stocked borders togethe with shaped lawns, an ornamental pond and seating areas. A private tarmac surfaced car-park provides parking for all residents.
Services: - Mains services: Electricity / Water / Drainage
Heating: Electric heating
Warden: There is a resident warden to assist residents
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Tax Band: C
EPC Rating:
Tenure & Charges: - Leasehold: Approximately 88 years unexpired. There is an age qualification of 55 years for occupiers.
Service/Maintenance Charge: Approximately £2,000 per annum (includes ground rent, insurance, general maintenance, warden service & garden maintenance).
Viewing: - Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000
