House to rent, 154 m²

Oxford

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3.273 €/mo

21 €/m²

Listed Oct 15, 2026

About this listing

This attractive period cottage is located on a quiet road in the hamlet of Shirburn, just outside Watlington. The house is part of a local farming estate, under long term ownership. The accommodation includes generous size rooms, with character features, providing space for a growing family. The ground floor has a living room, dining room, family room and kitchen, plus a utiilty / shower room. The first floor includes three good size bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has oil fired central heating. There are pretty gardens, with potential for long term enhancement, plus gated off road parking. Please note that the landlord does not provide white goods, curtains or blinds. Shirburn is a hamlet set close to the market town of Watlingotn, consisting predominately of character and period properties. Shirburn is part of a Conservation Area, which includes a number of listed buidlings and partkland, which have combined to helped to maintain the traditional feel of the area. The nearby small market town of Watlington is a attractive and busy,and with a long history going back to the Domesday book and beyond. There is a range of local shops including a butcher and delicatessen, 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 at The Watlington Club. 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 Iron gate through into garden with traditional tiled path to front door. Hallway Timber front door into hall, with traditional quarry tiled floor, stairs to first floor and back door into garden. Sitting Room - 4.77m (15'8") x 3.71m (12'2") Overlooking the front with fitted carpet, radiator, satellite television aerial point, cupboard containing electricity meter and consumer unit. Dining Room - 4.84m (15'11") x 3.64m (11'11") A generous size dining room with a front aspect. Timber style floor, fireplace and radiator. Family Room / Bedroom 4 - 4.21m (13'10") x 3.67m (12'0") Overlooking the rear garden, window with sliding timber shutters, feature fireplace (not in use), storage cupboard, fitted carpet and radiator. Could also be used as a bedroom. Kitchen - 3.43m (11'3") x 2.92m (9'7") Includes a range of fitted cupboards at low and high level, worktop with stainless steel sink, space for electric cooker, under counter fridge and dishwasher. Cupboard containing hot water cylinder. Utility room Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Oil boiler - for heating and hot water. Shower room / cloakroom Downstairs cloak room / shower room, including walk in shower, wc and basin, radiator First floor Stairs to first floor. Substantial storage cupboard on staircase. Landing with built in storage cupboard Double bedroom - 4.21m (13'10") x 3.72m (12'2") Double bedroom overlooking the rear garden, with decorative fireplace, fitted carpet and radiator, high ceiling to provide a feeling of space and light. Double bedroom - 4.34m (14'3") x 3.77m (12'4") Double bedroom at the front of the house, with decorative fireplace, fitted carpet, radiator, built in storage cupboard, tv point not tested. Double bedroom - 4.26m (14'0") x 2.54m (8'4") Overlooking the front with decorative fireplace, fitted carpet, radiator. Family bathroom Includes white fittings with a bath, with a Mira Galena shower over plus shower screen, basin, wc, radiator. Gardens The property includes a pretty garden to the front and a substantial garden to the rear, with a mixture of lawn and trees. There is also a storage shed. The gardens have tremendous potential to develop and improve. Parking area Gated parking area with hard standing for approximately 3 / 4 cars. Availability Available from late November / early December 2026 Unfurnished. Please note - no white goods or curtains / blinds provided Assured Shorthold Periodic Tenancy Sorry, not suitable for: smokers Pets - please apply for details Viewings Viewings strictly by appointment: / Services Services: Mains Electricity / Water / Mains drainage Oil tank - for boiler - tenant will need to ensure that this is filled as needed Broadband: BT indicates up to 900 mbps download available (not checked or warranted) Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Council Tax Band: G £4,140.40 pa 2026 / 2027 EPC Rating: E39 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 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: £3,173.00 based on a rental amount of £2,750.00 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: £634.00 based on a rental amount of £2,750.00 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: Notice All photographs are provided for guidance only. Redress scheme provided by: Property Ombudsman (N02334) Client Money Protection provided by: safeagent (A8457)

What's included

Terrace

Living Area154 m²

Bedrooms3

Bathrooms2

HeatingOil

Deposit3.776 €

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3.273 €/mo