Council Tax
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Available Date
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09/11/2026
Furnishing Status
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unfurnished
Deposit
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£2,250.00
Size Internal
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1392 sqft
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Utilities
Electric:
Mains Supply
Water:
Mains Supply
Heating:
Electric
Broadband:
FTTP (Fibre to the premises)
Sewerage:
Mains Supply
Rights and Restrictions
Private rights of way:
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Risks
Flooded in last 5 years:
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A substantial four bedroom home with solar pannels that reduce running costs enormously!
Bourton-on-the-Water 4 miles / Stow on the Wold 4.5 miles / Kingham (London-Paddington) 6 miles / Burford 8 miles / Moreton-in-the-Marsh (London-Paddington) 9 miles / Daylesford Organic 10 miles / Chipping Norton 11 miles / Witney 16 miles / Cheltenham 19 miles / Cirencester 19 miles / Soho Farmhouse 22 miles / Oxford 28 miles / Swindon 28 miles (All distances are approximate)
DESCRIPTION This substantial family home is in an excellent position within popular Upper Rissington. Boasting over 1300sq ft over two floors and with pleasant gardens to front and rear, it offers more than initially meets the eye. Comprising entrance hall, utility, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, landing, master bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally it boasts the aforementioned gardens and off road parking. Further benefits include uPVC double glazing, electric central heating system and P/V (solar) panels which generate income and electricity to power the home and heating system. This substantially reduces this homes running costs compared to similar alternatives.
SITUATION Upper Rissington is situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', combining access to peaceful, unspoilt countryside with the convenience of village life - a rural escape but with excellent connections. Stow on the Wold or Bourton on the Water are both circa 4 miles away in either direction. Either offer a variety of pubs and restaurants, a bank, doctor's surgery, variety of shops and more. Further afield are Burford, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Oxford and Swindon, all offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, theatres and other cultural facilities. Within a short walk of the house is a Co-op supermarket, pharmacy, gym, café/restaurant/bar and newly built Village Hall as well as the well-regarded primary school, The Rissington School. There are also excellent secondary schools in the surrounding towns including being in the catchment area for The Cotswold School (Ofsted: Outstanding and nationwide winner of the Sunday Times School of the year 2016) Burford School (Ofsted: Good). Good transport links are provided by a regular bus service, a free coach service provision to Cotswold School for years 7-11 (under 3 miles), Gloucester and Cirencester, while both Kingham and Moreton-in-the-Marsh offer rail services to London-Paddington, and there are excellent motorway links via the A40/M40. London Paddington (via Oxford) in 81 mins. The village itself offers a truly amazing community. The locals are very friendly and the village is an oasis for young children to grow up in. There are approx. 5km of walkways and cycleways within the village for both children and adults to exploit. There is also a huge abundance of playgrounds, complete with a skate park and everything in between. The village is set within the most beautiful Cotswold countryside offering access to proper country living on your doorstep.
DIRECTIONS (GL54 2NL) From Burford head north down the High Street, over the bridge. At the roundabout take the first left onto the A424 towards Stow-on-the-Wold. Continue for about 7 miles, and turn left to Upper Rissington. Turn left into ... Road and the property is on the left hand side, marked with a Penny & Sinclair To Let board.
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SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Central Heating via electric central heating system. P/V solar panels which positively impact on the running costs of this home, dramatically reducing energy bills. Superfast fibre broadband (500Mb)
To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair.
LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX Cotswold District Council Band F
NOTE- A number of the images have been 'furnished' using AI. The original image is alongside in each case.
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Tenant Info for Sopwith Road, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54
At application stage:
Holding Deposit
A holding deposit will be payable of one weeks rent at the time of applying for a property. This deposit reserves the property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Before move in:
Security Deposit
For rents up to £50,000 pa – equivalent of five weeks’ rent.
For rents over £50,000 pa – equivalent to six weeks’ rent.
This deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. Deposits are protected by a Government Approved Scheme.
Further information available on request.
Additional charges where applicable:
Unpaid rent - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost key (keys) or other security device(s).Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of contract (tenant’s request) - £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (tenant’s request) £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (tenants request) Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Additional rent may be payable should the landlord permit pets in a property. This will be outlined on each individual property listing.
The following fees apply to Tenancies that are NOT covered by the Housing Act 1988 and existing tenancies entered into before 1st June 2019 only:
LONG LETS (Non-Housing Act Tenancies)
Before you move in:
Application and set-up fees:
£240.00 incl VAT per applicant
£90.00 incl VAT per guarantor (if applicable)
The above charges cover referencing for applicable number of tenants, contract negotiation and the arranging of the tenancy agreement.
Minimum of one months' rent is due in advance with the deposit that is equal to 1.5 months' rent.
Deposits are protected by a Government authorised scheme. Further information available on request.
Please note that the deposit rises to the equivalent of two months' rent when letting a property with pets.
During your tenancy:
Tenancy renewal fee £150.00 incl VAT
Early termination fee equivalent to 1 months' rent (subject to landlords' agreement)
Unpaid rent/returned payments - interest is payable from the date on which the Rent was due until the date on which the Rent is actually paid. The interest rate will be 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate.
At the end of your tenancy:
A check out charge will be payable at the end of your tenancy and the cost will be deducted from deposit. The charge for the checkout report is dependent on the size/type of the property. The report is conducted by a third party independent clerk. This report is compared to the inventory which is prepared prior to the tenancy commencing to establish whether any deductions should be taken from your deposit and is paid for by the landlord.
CHECK OUT FEES
Property Type
Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed
5 Bed
6 Bed
UNFURNISHED
£102
£102
£114
£138
£162
£195
£252
PART-FURNISHED
£108
£108
£129
£150
£180
£234
£288
FURNISHED
£114
£114
£138
£168
£195
£252
£336
Please note all fees above are approximate and are inclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate.