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Cuxham

Key features

  • Rural village location
  • Close to Watlington, short drive to M40 and Oxford
  • Easy access to walks, nature reserves and Chiltern Hills
  • Short drive to local shops, sports club and library, all in Watlington
  • Larger market towns of Thame and Wallingford within around 20 minutes drive
  • Character property newly decorated, generous garden with potential to improve
  • Three bedrooms
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Catchment for Watlington Schools
  • Good for families, pets considered

Description

This attractive Period cottage is set above the road, with access by ramp. There is a smaller front garden and a larger back garden. The accommodation includes hall, living room, kitchen and bathroom downstairs. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, with the master bedroom being of generous dimensions. This is a character property with a farmhouse style kitchen and on open fireplace in the living room. The property has gas fired central heating and a garden with good potential. Lovely Pergola to enjoy the garden view.

Cuxham is a pretty village just outside Watlington. There is a close community with Tha Half Moon Inn and a Parish Church with a regular monthly service.
Watlington, about two miles away, 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, and also Icknield Community College. 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 provides easy access to London, with the Oxford tube service from nearby Lewknor.



Approach
Path up from road up to garden. Path to front door and porch. Side gate with access to back garden. Please be aware that the property is about 10 feet above road level, accessed by steps or ramp.

Front door
Open porch with front door into hall, stairs to first floor.

Sitting room
Lovely varnished wood boards, brick built Victorian fireplace with tiled hearth and mantle. Double glazed window overlooking front garden

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
With slate effect floor tiles and cream painted country kitchen style wall and floor units with Belfast sink and AEG oven with hob over. Victorian brick fireplace, ceiling beams, breakfasting area and window overlooking the terrace.

Bathroom
White suite bathroom with bath and overhead shower, shower screen, sink and lavatory. White tiled throughout with dark tiled flooring.

First floor

Master Bedroom
Exceptionally large bedroom overlooking the front of the house. Decorative fireplace, built in cupboard.

Bedroom 2
Good size double bedroom with a garden view.

Bedroom 3
Small single bedroom or home office with garden aspect. Large wardrobe.

Gardens
Front garden with path, borders, and some trees and shrubs.
Side gate to read garden. Long rear garden with a mixture of trees and shrubs, with a Pergola. There is a shed but this is in poor condition and would not necessarily be repaired or replaced by the Landlord.

Availability
Available from early October 2025.
Unfurnished with some white goods provided.
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of twelve months.
Sorry, not suitable for smokers. Pets considered.

Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment: /


Services
Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and mains drainage
Gas fired central heating

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

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: D £2,365.24 pa 2025 / 2026
EPC Rating: D65

Terms and Conditions
Management Status: Griffith & Partners manage 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, / six weeks rent where the rent is £50,000 or more.
Deposit amount: £1,673.00 based on a rental amount of £1,450.00 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: £334.00 based on a rental amount of £1,450.00 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
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:



Directions
From our office in Watlington follow the High Street round into Gorwell and turn right at the T junction. Fork right onto Cuxham Road and keep straight ahead over the roundabout and continue on until you reach the village of Cuxham. 5 Mill View Cottages can be found immediately on the right hand side at the top of a banked verge

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About Griffith & Partners, Benson

33A High Street Benson Wallingford OX10 6RP
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  • Griffith & Partners are an independent estate agent specialising in the selling & letting of property across South Oxfordshire. With over 40 years experience we have a valuable insight into the property market in this area.

    The Principal, Dorian Griffith has a network of many valuable contacts. We believe that building strong relationships with our clients and understanding the client's requirements forms the foundation for success.

    All our staff are trained in modern estate agency practice to ensure compliance with the rules of the National Association of Estate Agents. Our sales and lettings team have local knowledge and are passionate about providing a professional service to make your property transaction as seamless as possible.

    Griffith & Partners are committed to improving service to both landlords and tenants and continue to invest in property software to ensure that we have the best tools to match new properties to our clients.

    Our offices are open 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday and 9.30 - 4.00pm on Saturday. Please visit us at one of our branches or register with us to be informed of new properties that become available. Please visit our new website on www.griffithandpartners.co.uk.

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