7 bedroom detached house for sale

Sowberry Court was believed to have been built by Boshers and was extended in the 1980s and 1990s, also believed to be by Boshers. The house is accessed through an oak front door to the entrance lobby and music room beyond, a large reception area with open fireplace and doors to the outside terrace. There is extensive family and entertaining space on the ground floor with a large drawing room, snug, morning room, sitting room and dining room, along with two kitchens, utility room, two WCs, pantry and access to a workshop garage.

A sweeping staircase leads to the galleried landing with the principal bedroom with two bathrooms, dressing area and separate dressing room / study. There are doors from the bedroom to a balcony. The first floor also has a large billiard room. The guest bedroom has an en suite bathroom and dressing room, with five further bedrooms sharing three further bathrooms. There is also a separate WC on the first floor as well as a second staircase to the ground floor. The layout of the accommodation can be found in the enclosed floorplans.

Sowberry Court is approached through a pair of stone gate piers with cast iron gates to a predominantly tarmac and partially paved driveway with large parking. There is a paved terrace on the eastern side of the house with steps down to extensive lawned gardens, with further steps to the former grass tennis court lawn. The gardens are flanked by well-kept woodland and shrubbery and comprise a former outdoor swimming pool. The grounds lead down to the river which has approximately 132 metres of river frontage along one of the prettiest stretches of the river Thames. This part of the river has one of the longest stretches between locks ensuring excellent boating. There is also a mooring for a boat. To the rear of the house there is a large double garage with electric doors and a separate adjoining garden store.

Land Swap: The owners of Sowberry Court have been in discussion with the owners of Sowberry Lodge (the neighbouring property) in relation to a land swap - the area shaded yellow on the plan (currently in Sowberry Court ownership) would be transferred to Sowberry Lodge in return for the land shaded pink on the plan (currently owned by Sowberry Lodge and benefitting from a right of way by foot over part of Sowberry Court land) being transferred to Sowberry Court and the rights of way extinguished. It is intended that this arrangement be included in the sale contract for Sowberry Court and that the relevant transfer deeds be concluded between the buyer and the owners of Sowberry Lodge, following completion of the sale of Sowberry Court. Further information can be obtained from the vendor's agents.

In all about 5.50 acres.

Sowberry Court is situated on the edge of the village of Moulsford, tucked away in between the Downs and the Chilterns, on the longest reach of the River Thames. The area is steeped in literary history, from the Wind in the Willows to Three Men in a Boat. Across the river lies a floodplain providing uninterrupted countryside and a wonderful outlook, teeming with wildlife.

The pretty nearby market town of Wallingford has an excellent range of shops and recreational facilities. Henley-on-Thames, Oxford and Reading are also within easy reach. There is a good commuter rail service from Didcot, Goring and Cholsey stations to London from around 45 minutes.

Schools in the area include Moulsford Preparatory School, The Oratory at Woodcote, Cranford House School at Moulsford, Bradfield and Pangbourne College as well as St Helen and St Katharine School for girls in Abingdon. Oxford schools include The Dragon, Headington School for girls, St Edwards, Summerfields, and Radley College. Central London, the M25 motorway and Heathrow Airport are easily accessible via the M40 (J6) and M4, each less than half an hour away.

There are fine golf courses at Goring and Streatley Golf Club and Huntercombe. The river frontage and boating opportunities at this property are outstanding. Horse racing can be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury.

Distances
Wallingford 4 miles, Goring 2.5 miles (trains to London Paddington from 45 minutes), Didcot Parkway 9 miles (trains to London Paddington from 38 minutes), Pangbourne 5.5 miles, Henley-on-Thames 15 miles, Oxford 18 miles, Heathrow airport 41 miles, London 56 miles.

(Distances and times approximate)