Oxford Road, Grilford Heath, Abingdon, OX13

Key features

Over 3,000 sq ft of beautifully arranged family living in a prime Frilford Heath setting
Five generous double bedrooms, including a superb top-floor retreat
Six versatile reception rooms - perfect for entertaining, relaxing or working from home
Set within grounds of over an acre, surrounded by leafy privacy and open heathland
Elegant approach via a tree-lined driveway with ample parking and double garage
Stylish kitchen/breakfast room with granite worktops and integrated appliances
Seamless indoor-outdoor living with terrace, pergola and landscaped gardens
Multiple living spaces including cosy snug, conservatory and formal dining room
Sought-after location near outstanding schools and just 15 minutes to Oxford
Excellent connectivity - Didcot Parkway to London Paddington in around 45 minutes

An impressive five-bedroom detached family home set within over an acre of private grounds in the highly sought-after Frilford Heath, just 15 minutes from Oxford city centre and adjacent to Frilford Heath Golf Club.

Offering almost 3,000 sq ft of spacious and versatile accommodation, Shortlands features five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple reception rooms, a home office, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family room and conservatory. The generous living and dining areas open onto a beautiful terrace and mature landscaped gardens, providing excellent space for both family life and entertaining.

The property is approached via a long, tree-lined private driveway with ample parking and a detached double garage. The extensive gardens are surrounded by mature trees and hedging, creating a peaceful and private setting.

Ideally positioned for families, the property offers convenient access to many highly regarded schools including Abingdon Prep, St Helen & St Katharine, Cothill, Chandlings, Cokethorpe and St Hugh's, as well as Oxford's leading independent schools.

Frilford Heath combines a peaceful countryside setting with excellent connectivity. Abingdon is approximately four miles away, while Oxford, the A34, M40 and M4 are easily accessible. Didcot Parkway provides fast rail services to London Paddington.

A rare opportunity to rent a substantial family home offering exceptional space, privacy and countryside living within easy reach of Oxford.

Please note: Photographs were taken in 2020 and are for illustrative purposes. The property's current condition, furnishings and surroundings may differ. 

Permitted payments and tenant protection information

What reservation fees & rental funds will be asked for before moving in?

Essence Property would take a reservation deposit which covers the taking the property off the market while we commence referencing, this fee will be transferred to your deposit on move in (subject to passed referencing).To secure an apartment we must be in receipt of the reservation fee. Once acceptable references have been received and approved, a date will be agreed for the start of your tenancy. The tenancy agreement must be signed and the initial monies must be paid in full.

- Reservation deposit: Equivalent to one weeks rent
- First month's rent: Payable in advance of move in
- Deposit: Equivalent to five weeks rent, payable on or before the date of move in (must be cleared funds on the date of move in).


As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
Permitted payments

For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments:

* Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
* Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above);
* Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs);
* Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
* Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
* Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
* Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate);
* Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;
* Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and
* Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments
*Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
*Security deposits;
*Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
*Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
*Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement);
*A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and
*Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

Tenant protection
In addition to publishing relevant fees, Essence Property Investment & Management is a member of Property Ombudsman (Property Redress Scheme).