This is a comfortable and modern home in a truly superb location on the River Thames in central Oxford. This light and airy house is finished to a high standard and tastefully furnished and decorated throughout. With it's riverside location, the house offers spectacular views along the River Thames and although located in the city is accessed via a quiet river path. Unusually for the area, allocated parking is provided.
On the ground floor is a stylish lounge room with engineered oak flooring and a floor to ceiling window overlooking the garden and river beyond. This leads to a superb modern kitchen/dining room complete with newly fitted units and appliances. There is also a convenient downstairs cloakroom.
On the first floor are two well proportioned double bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The bedroom at the front of the house opens onto a balcony overlooking the river. The stylish family bathroom has a bath and over bath shower.
On the top floor is a wonderful light and airy loft room which can be used as either a further double bedroom or as a very appealing home office. There is currently a desk set up in the window offering spectacular views along the river so you can work and watch the boats go by.
To the front is an attractive low maintenance private garden with a seating/dining area from which to enjoy the river views. There is also a small rear garden with planters. An allocated parking space is provided.
The house is located in the centre of Oxford near Folly Bridge and the Westgate Shopping Centre (with it shops and roof top bars and restaurants) and is ideally suited for many of the Oxford Colleges. A regular bus service to London, Heathrow and Gatwick can be accessed from nearby Speedwell Street and Oxford Rail Station is approximately 1km from the house. There are very pleasant river walks in both directions along the Thames and a nature reserve on the opposite side of the river.
A video tour of this property is available on request. The house would be ideal for two professional sharers, a single professional or a small family. The house does not have a HMO license and so is not suitable for more than two sharers.
EPC Band C. Gas central heating throughout.
Council Tax Band E
Holding deposit - £496
Deposit - £2480
Bills are not included and are payable by the tenant (e.g. council tax, water, gas electricity, TV licence, broadband etc).
Application
Once you have found a property you’d like to make your home, please contact us so we can discuss your application. We will email you an application form to complete and return. This form collects basic information about you and requests your permission to undertake reference checks and carry out a Right to Rent check. Should the basic information provided be satisfactory, we will ask you to pay the holding deposit so we can proceed with your application.
Holding Deposit
The holding deposit is equivalent to one week's rent and is paid when the decision is made to proceed with your application. Once the holding deposit is received the property will be reserved for you subject to receiving satisfactory results from referencing and Right to Rent checks. The holding deposit secures against all reasonable costs should you fail the Right to Rent check, provide false or misleading information or fail to enter into a tenancy agreement within 14 days of receipt of the holding deposit (where the agent has taken all reasonable steps to meet this timeframe).
Referencing
Once you have applied for a property a reference check will be required for each prospective tenant. This is undertaken in conjunction with the referencing company Homelet who will contact you and request that you fill out an online form. The process of referencing includes a full credit check (if you live in the UK). Homelet will also request references from your current or previous landlord (if applicable) and contact your employer to determine your employment status and confirm your salary. In some cases (e.g. where the affordability test is not met) the use of a guarantor or payment of rent in advance may be required. The requirements for people who are self-employed are also different and we can discuss what’s involved with you. It should be noted that the results of referencing are subject to the landlord’s approval.
Right to Rent Checks
On receipt of your application, Positive Property Management will need to undertake a Right to Rent Check as required by the Immigration Act 2014 Section 22. This check will need to be undertaken for all adult occupants (18 years or older). As part of this check, we will take a photocopy or picture of your passport, visa or residence permit.
Deposits
Prior to the completion of the tenancy agreement, the remainder of the deposit (and the first month’s rent) will need to be paid. Deposits are five week's rent. Positive Property Management is a member of an approved deposit scheme (The Deposit Protection Service) and we use this scheme for all our Assured Shorthold Tenancies. On receipt of your deposit, we will protect it with The Deposit Protection Service custodial scheme and then provide you with information of exactly where and how your deposit is held. The deposit scheme also provides an impartial dispute resolution service.
Tenancy Agreement
On completion of a successful application we will provide you with a tenancy agreement for signature. This is normally an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (unless there are unusual circumstance for example the tenant is a company). We ask that you read and ensure you understand the agreement before signing and returning to us. You will receive a copy of the agreement signed by the landlord.
Check In
We will meet you at the property at the agreed date and time to check you in. You will be provided with the keys and an inventory detailing the condition of the property. We will also give you a tour of the property and familiarise you with key aspects such as location of the meters and provision for bin storage etc.
Insurance
The landlord will hold insurance for the property but this does not cover the tenant’s belongings or damage to the property, fixtures and furnishings caused by the tenant or guests. Tenants should therefore make sure they have the appropriate insurance cover in place for their needs.
Rent
Rent is paid by standing order monthly in advance on the 1st of the month (unless otherwise advised).
Our helpful team are on hand to answer any queries and concerns you may have.
