2 bed Flat - Conversion - Sold
WATLINGTON
£199,950

• Situated in the centre of Watlington
• Large rooms with period features
• 18' Reception room
• Kitchen/Dining Room
• Double bedroom
• Communal garden & Store
• Dressing room
• Bathroom
• Attractive outlook
• Electric heating

Flat 1
6, High Street
Watlington
OX49 5PR

Tenure : Leasehold

Description:

This grade II listed building dates from the late 16th century and was originally a town house that was remodelled in the 19th century to provide a house with shop premises. Subsequently the living accommodation was converted to provide three flats. This flat has a total floor area of almost 900 sq ft and occupies the entire second floor of the building, including a loft room that now provides a bedroom with dressing room and study. The reception rooms, which are large and south-facing, offer a fine outlook to the town's 17th century town hall. There is a communal garden and storerooom to the rear of the building.

Watlington

Watlington is reputedly England’s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town’s roof tops.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:

(All measurements are approximate)

Ground Floor

Main Entrance

Secure communal entrance with entryphone. Communal lobby with stairs to:

Flat Entrance:

Door to small lobby and staircase to:

Second Floor

Landing & Hallway

Large airing cupboard to recess with insulated hot water tank, immersion heater and shelving. Door to:

Bathroom:

Panel enclosed bath in fully tiled surround with overhead shower fitting and glazed shower screen. Pedestal washbasin and low flush WC. Fitted towel rail, electric shaving point and extractor fan. Recessed downlight.

Kitchen/Reception Room: (5.30 max x 4.42 max)

('L' Shaped): Painted wood faced wall and base cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with granite effect worktops and ceramic tile splashbacks. Integral air extractor hood and space and points for electric cooker, washing machine and refrigerator. Wood laminate flooring to the kitchen area. There is a sizeable dining/reception area with fine outlook to the High Street. Access hatch to a large storage loft that extends the full width of the building. Glazed door to:

Sitting Room/Bedroom: (5.55 into eaves x 3.86)

A substantial south-facing room with exposed structural wall timbers.

Rear Loft:

Approached via short flight of stairs from the hall

Study: (3.42 x 2.40)

Having exposed roof timbers and a Velux roof-light. Opening to:

Dressing Area:

Having exposed roof timbers and fitted hanging rails. Opening to:

Bedroom: (4.86 x 2.65 into eaves)

Having an extended view from a window to the rear. Exposed roof timbers.

Outside

Garden & Store

There is a stone paved terraced area adjacent to the building that includes a well head with secure cover. The terrace leads onto an expanse of lawn with a further paved terrace to the rear and a large brick built store for communal use.

Lease:

Approximately 95 years unexpired.

Ground Rent:

Currently £100 per annum

Maintenance Charge:

For 2015/2016 - £1245

Services:

Mains water, drainage and electricity. Electric night storage heating.

Local Authority:

South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000

Council Tax

Band B

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000