Shirburn, Oxfordshire

Shirburn is a small, picturesque hamlet set about 1.5 miles outside Watlington. The houses are older, character properties, set amongst farmland, parkland and areas of woodland. 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, delicatessen and bakery, 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 provide 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.

This is a pretty character cottage, built of brick and flint in a traditional style but having been modernised inside. The ground floor accommodation includes a hall, two good size reception rooms and kitchen / breakfast room and bathroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a separate cloakroom with wc and basin. Outside there is walled garden, with a store, and parking. The property has oil fired heating.

Approach
Side gate and paved path to front door.

Entrance Hall
Solid timber front door into hall, with tiled floor, radiator and coat hooks. Under stair cupboard for storage, space for a chair or bench.

Sitting Room - 4.25m (13'11") x 3.7m (12'2")
A cosy room overlooking the front garden with fireplace, overhead beam, fitted carpet and radiator.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 4.2m (13'9") Max x 3.6m (11'10")
A character kitchen overlooking the garden with modern fitted units at low and wall level, worktop with inset sink and drainer, stainless steel mixer tap. Tiled floor, radiator, door through to lobby.
Space for the following appliances: range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, under counter fridge.
Fireplace with Rayburn - not in use.

Inner Lobby
With large storage cupboard, light and power. Space for a tall fridge or freezer, fitted shelves.

Family Room / dining room - 6m (19'8") x 3.65m (12'0")
A generous size family / dining room with windows overlooking the garden, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. Fitted carpet, radiator.
Additional half height nook / play area (1.8m x 2.3m approx in addition to room measurements).
The chimney will need to be swept annually, and well seasoned hardwood used in the stove.

Bathroom
With white sanitaryware including bath, with thermostatic shower and glazed screen, basin, wc, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

First Floor
Stairs to first floor and landing

Bedroom One - 4.5m (14'9") x 3.7m (12'2")
Lovely double bedroom overlooking the garden with feature fireplace (not in use), fitted carpet, radiator, ceiling downlighters.

Bedroom Three - 3.2m (10'6") x 1.6m (5'3")
Single bedroom / study with fitted carpet, radiator, ceiling downlighters.

Bedroom Two - 4.3m (14'1") x 3.8m (12'6")
Generous double bedroom with feature fireplace (not in use), fitted carpet and radiator, ceiling downlighters.

Cloakroom
With wc and basin, ceiilng downlighter and extractor fan

Airing cupboard
Spacious cupboard containing hot water cylinder and water tanks, space to put in shelving if wanted.

Outside and garden
Pretty, character garden with lawn and borders, paved area to one end to make the best of the south east / south facing garden. Garden store to one end, with oil fired boiler. Oil tank. Timber studio / shed which has been left by a previous tenant and will not be repaired / maintained by the Landlord.

Availability
Available from late July 2024 , long term let.
Unfurnished. Please note that white goods, and blinds / curtains are not provided by the Landlord
Some white goods may be available for consideration from the outgoing tenant - Rangemaster Professional cooker, undercounter fridge, dishwasher and tall fridge.
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers. Pets considered but shall be subject to an additional charge pcm.

Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: /


Services
Services: Electricity / Water / Mains drainage / Oil fired heating

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

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: F £3,262.00 pa 2024 / 2025
EPC Rating: F - exemption pending

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: £2,307.00 based on a rental amount of £2,000.00 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: £461.00 based on a rental amount of £2,000.00 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
Client Money Protection:
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Deposit Protection:
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Redress Scheme: We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.
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Redress scheme provided by: Property Ombudsman (N02334)
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