This end of terrace house occupies one of the best settings in this well-favoured retirement scheme in the centre of Watlington. It benefits from a triple aspect and a south and west aspect over the lovely communal gardens that are a feature of the development. The bright interior benefits from excellent natural lighting and includes a south facing reception room a good quality modern fitted kitchen. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a shower room. Orchard Walk is no more than a five minute level walk from the centre of Watlington and benefits from a resident warden and a car park reserved exclusively for the residents.
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 development has attractive and well-maintained landscaped gardens around which the properties are situated There are a variety of specimen trees, mature shrubs and well stocked borders together with shaped lawns, an ornamental pond and seating areas. A private tarmac surfaced car-park provides exclusive parking for all residents.
Leasehold: Approximately 88 years unexpired. There is an age qualification of 55 years for occupiers.
Service/Maintenance Charge: Approximately £2,000 per annum (includes ground rent, insurance, general maintenance, warden service & garden maintenance).
Mains services: Electricity / Water / Drainage
Heating: Electric heating
Warden: There is a resident warden to assist residents
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Tax Band: C
EPC Rating:
Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000
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