6 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully restored detached family residence, less than half a mile from Henley town center

Description

Built circa 1929, Field House is an extremely attractive property with brick elevations under a clay tile roof. It has been completely restored and extended in recent years by the present owners and offers approaching 3,500 square feet of superb accommodation arranged over four floors. Every care has been taken to present this beautiful family residence to its very best. High quality fixtures and fittings have been used throughout and it is light and airy and takes full advantage of its hillside location.

On entering the property through the main entrance, there is a large open plan hallway and stairs leading up to the first floor. The double aspect drawing room has a bay window to the side garden and full height glazed doors opening to the roof terrace overlooking the garden. It has an open bespoke fireplace housing a wood burning stove and solid-wood parquet flooring. The kitchen and dining room is a superb open plan space with a range of bespoke painted floor units and central island, full height oak units to one side and a separate walk-in pantry created by Griggs & Mackay. Integrated appliances include a custom built Lacanche range cooker with extractor above, dishwasher and full height fridge and freezer (Miele and similar integrated appliances). This lovely space with underfloor-heated limestone flooring opens to a fully glazed dining area with doors accessing the terrace. The welcoming family room is accessed from the rear lobby area and has built-in shelving with cupboards and drawers below. There is a good sized boot room to the front of the house with additional fridge/freezer and dishwasher (Bosch), water softener, doggy shower, boiler and large capacity hot water tank.

To the first floor is the principal bedroom with views over the rear garden and beyond and a well appointed en suite bathroom complete with a custom made roll top Albion bath. There are two further bedrooms to this floor and a family bathroom all providing dual aspect views. There is a generous landing space between rooms. The second floor has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a landing area and a large loft storage area accessed from one of the bedrooms.

On the lower ground floor, accessed via a staircase from the rear lobby off the kitchen and also from the rear garden and private entrance, is a fabulous addition to this already generous family home. It is self-contained annexe accommodation comprising an open plan kitchen and living room with French doors looking out to the garden, a shower room and a bedroom. Underfloor heating throughout, except understairs in preparation for the installation of wine room, if required by the buyer.

Outside, to the front of the property, on the lane is a private parking layby. Double gates on the left open to a further parking area in the driveway. There is separate pedestrian access through a gate, with a paved sandstone path that leads to the front door with lawns to either side, edged with box hedging on all sides. Steps lead down from both sides of the house to a large rear garden. This is laid mainly to lawn with mature specimen trees and hedging to the rear and side boundaries. The ground floor roof terrace, with frameless glazed balustrade, provides the perfect space to sit and enjoy the spectacular views over the garden and beyond, with planning permission for external stairs to provide direct garden access from the terrace. This is a wonderful, private space for entertaining being accessed from the main reception rooms with a further large paved terrace in the garden, accessed from the studio room and ideal for entertaining on a larger scale. A lovely, tucked away and tranquil setting on a private lane and yet extremely close, to the centre of Henley town.

Location

Field House is situated in a popular elevated position less than half a mile from the centre of Henley town which provides a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. More extensive amenities can be found in nearby towns of Reading and Maidenhead. The area is well served for schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Shiplake College and Queen Anne’s for girls in Caversham. Train services from Henley Station to London Paddington are via Twyford (40-50mins) or Reading (from 27 mins) and the City direct via the Elizabeth Line from both stations. The M4 J8/9 is within easy striking distance providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. There are a number of fine golf courses including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe, Temple and Henley. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding through the Thames Valley and Chiltern Hills and there are extensive boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Square Footage: 3,478 sq ft


Acreage: 0.37 Acres

Directions

From Market Place, proceed out of Henley passing the town hall on your right up Gravel Hill. Turn left onto Paradise Road and follow the road around to the left, onto Deanfield Avenue. Shortly after take a right turn onto a private no through lane, Field House will be found towards the end on the left.

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Additional Info

Agents Note: A Knotweed Management Plan was put in place in 2018 and completed in 2023, with a 15 year guarantee. No knotweed has been present at the property since 2018.