Property description
Watlington is an attractive and busy small town, set in the Chltern 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 other independent shops, plus a local supermarket and a pharmacy. There are local sports facilities including football, cricket, tennis, squash and bowls. The Chiltern Hills are nearby, providing a wide range of access to local footpaths and nature reserves, plus views over fine landscapes. The M40 J6 provides easy access to London, with the Oxford tube service from nearby Lewknor.
This pretty period cottage has a kitchen / breakfast room, with space for a table and chairs, two reception rooms, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. There is an open fire in the snug, gas fired heating and the property also has modern double glazing. There is a pretty, enclosed garden, which gets afternoon and evening sun, plus an allocated parking space.
Approach
Gate into front garden with a gravelled path to the front door.
Glazed front door into hallway.
Snug - 3.68m (12'1") x 3.02m (9'11")
Snug / cosy sitting room overlooking the front, with open fireplace, fitted carpet & radiator.
Sitting room - 3.81m (12'6") Max x 3.68m (12'1") Max
Sitting room overlooking the front with fitted carpet, radiator and windows giving a view of the garden.
Kitchen / breakfast room - 6.86m (22'6") x 3.18m (10'5")
Spacious kitchen / breakfast room with fitted cupboards to low and high level, built in oven and ceramic hob, fridge and freezer, washing machine may be available by negotiation. Space for table and chairs, also with cupboard space under the stairs.
Door to garden. Stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom
With low level wc, basin, radiator.
First floor
Stairs to first floor landing.
Bedroom One - 3.76m (12'4") x 3.02m (9'11")
Double bedroom overlooking the front, with built in wardrobes, fitted carpet and radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.15m (10'4") x 3.12m (10'3")
Double bedroom with fitted carpet, radiator, velux roof lights and window overlooking the side.
Bathroom
Modern bathroom with white fittings, including bath, with thermostatic shower over, low level wc, heated towel rail, basin with cupboard under and mirror with light over.
Outside
Pretty, enclosed garden with lawn at the front, terraced area plus areas with gravel. Range of shrubs and plants, gate to the front.
Parking Space
Allocated parking space, within a few minutes walk.
Services
Services: Mains Gas / Electricity / Water / Mains drainage
Broadband: BT indicates up to 900 mbps download available (not checked or warranted)
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: D £2,599.98 pa 2026 / 2027
EPC Rating D62
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: /
Availability
Available from October 2026
Unfurnished, some white goods included
Assured Periodic Tenancy
Sorry, not suitable for: smokers.
Pets - please apply for further information.
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: £1,730.00 based on a rental amount of £1,500 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: £346.00 based on a rental amount of £1,500 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
Deposit Protection:
We are members of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Insured approved scheme for the protection of Tenant`s deposits. For more information:
Redress Scheme: We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.
For more information:
Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.
Redress scheme provided by: Property Ombudsman (N02334)
Client Money Protection provided by: safeagent (A8457)
Key features
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Houses - Cottage
Unfurnished
More features
Period property in a quiet location close to town centre | Short walk to shops, including local butcher and delicatessan | Within easy reach of walks in the Chiltern Hills | Access to M40 J6 and Oxford Tube | Pretty, small market town | Two double bedrooms and two reception rooms | Gas fired heating and also open fire | Pretty enclosed garden | Parking space | Long let preferred
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Cottage
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £1500
- Weekly price
- £346
- Available from
- Now
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Davenport Place, Watlington, Watlington.