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" A well presented semi-detached period cottage with large gardens situated in a lovely rural setting close to Christmas Common.

4 Portobello Cottages
Christmas Common
Watlington
Oxfordshire
OX49 5HU Tenure: Assured shorthold tenancy Description: A well presented semi-detached period cottage with large gardens situated in a lovely rural setting close to Christmas Common. Location: Christmas Common is situated on the Chiltern escarpment above the small town of Watlington and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are excellent walking, biking and riding opportunities in the surrounding countryside. The village has a well-regarded public house/restaurant, The Fox & Hounds, and nearby Watlington as a good range of local shops and amenities. The larger centres of Henley, Oxford and High Wycombe provide extensive recreational, educational and shopping facilities. Excellent local private schools outside High Wycombe, Oxford and Henley. There is a mainline train service from High Wycombe to London Marylebone (about 25 minutes) access to the M.40 is just 4 miles distant. The accommodation is arranged as follows: (All measurements are approximate) Ground Floor Entrance: Part glazed door to: Hall: 2.64 x 1.98 (8'7' x 6'5') Double aspect Tiled floor and wall light points. Door to: Double Reception Room: 6.65 x 3.66 (21'9' x 12'0') A sizeable reception room with outlook to the front garden and approach. Exposed ceiling beams and support timbers. Fiireplace with log burning stove in brick surround and raised brick hearth. T.V. and telephone points. Kitchen: 4.0 x 2.1 (13'1' x 6'10') Shaker style wall and floor cabinets providing cupboards and drawers with worktops and ceramic tile splashbacks. Stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Point for electric cooker. Oil fired boiler. Window to garden. First Floor Landing: Door to: Bathroom: Fully tiled shower cubicle with shower fitting and glazed doors. Low flush W.C. and pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback. Airing cupboard containing hot water cylinder. Window to garden. Bedroom 1: 3.60 x 3.06 (11'9' x 10'0') A well proportioned room with attractive outlook over the front garden and approach. Comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes. Wall light points. Bedroom 2: 3.64 x 2.90 (11'11' x 9'6') Attractive outlook over the front garden and approach. Fitted mirror fronted double wardrobe. Outside The property is approached from the road via a shared driveway with a private off road parking area. A substantial garden some 100' in depth lies to the front enclosed by fencing and hedgerows with a footpath to the front door. Rear Garden: Enclosed by box hedgerows and fencing. A terrace runs off the back of the cottage with herbaceous beds and vegetable plots beyond. There is an oil storage tank. Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000 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 take the first turning left into Hill Road. Pass the car park on your right and proceed to the top of Hill Road to the 'T' junction at Christmas Common. Turn left and proceed for about 1 mile. Passing a large period property on your right, Portobello Cottages will be found about 500 yards beyond. No 5 is the middle property of the first terrace of 3. Terms & Conditions Furnishings: The property is offered unfurnished. Availability: Available in November on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy with a minimum fixed period of six months. Long tenancy preferred. Management Status: Robinson Sherston do not manage this property. Conditions: Not suitable for: Smokers. Pets accepted. Rent Agreement: Rent is payable per calendar month in advance, exclusive of Council Tax and all connected utility services. Fees: The in-going tenant will be responsible for the payment of the following fees, which are not refundable. Registration and agreement fee of ?180 (inc VAT) as a contribution towards the costs of preparing the tenancy agreement. References: ?30 (inc VAT) per person, company tenant or guarantor. Inventory Fees: Unfurnished ? Between ?96 and ?192 inc VAT, depending on property size. Furnished ? Between ?108 and ?216 inc VAT, depending on property size. Note: Unusually large or heavily furnished properties may be subject to higher costs. The tenant shall pay stamp duty, where applicable Deposit: A security deposit of one and a half month?s rent to be held throughout the term of the tenancy as security against damage or any breach of agreement by the Tenant. A minimum 2 months deposit will be held if the tenant has a pet at the property. Inventory An inventory recording the condition and contents of the property will be provided and the landlord will be responsible for the charge for the check-in at the commencement of the tenancy. Upon termination a check-out will be arranged and paid for by the tenant. The tenant shall pay stamp duty where applicable. 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. "