7 bedroom country house for sale

Offering uncompromising privacy and accessed via a 400m driveway off the High Street, The Retreat sits on its own private estate of just under 5 acres of parkland.

Featuring an abundance of windows, the property is flooded with natural
light and is incredibly spacious, with very high ceilings and generous
proportions throughout. The space flows perfectly, ideal for entertaining,
with the principal ground floor reception rooms inter-connecting via full
height, tulip wood double doors. French doors open to the veranda and
gardens beyond, offering wonderful southerly views.

The front door opens into a large reception hall with a sweeping staircase
to the first floor and a utility room, a useful oversized coat cupboard and
cloakroom. The drawing room has wooden floors, dual-aspect windows and a
Morsø wood-burning stove. Double doors open to the sitting room, with
wooden floors, double doors to the inner hallway and three sets of south-facing French doors open onto the veranda. A further set of full-height double doors open to the dining room.

The open-plan kitchen and dining room is fitted with an extensive range
of modern kitchen units. Leading from the kitchen into the dining room, with wooden floors, a free-standing Morsø wood-burning stove with exposed flue. A bespoke oak staircase with LED courtesy lighting leads up to the
spacious galleried landing

To the first floor are six generously proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite is a large double with wooden floors, en-suite bathroom and a walk-in dressing area. Bedroom two is a spacious double room, currently used as a gym, with wooden floors. Bedroom three is a large double room, with wooden floors and recessed space to the rear which could lend itself to conversion into an en-suite bathroom, if so desired. There are a further three large double bedrooms to this floor, all with wooden floors and sunny southerly facing views. The family bathroom is tiled with a three piece suite.

To the West side of the main accommodation there is a ground floor wing which offers accommodation of approaching 1000 sq. ft that could be used as a separate annex. A door to the side of the house opens into a reception space with full-height double doors opening into a further generous family room, which has wooden floors and French doors to the outside. There is also a large double bedroom, a walk-through dressing area, and a generous bathroom with twin vanity sinks, a luxurious jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, and W/C.

The property enjoys just under five acres of parkland with a stream and large pond, attracting wildlife and creating a haven of peace and seclusion, yet only being a stone's throw from the heart of the village. A generous paved patio area surrounds the South and East sides of the property, creating a plentiful space for al-fresco living while enjoying a vista over the tranquil grounds. Most of the grounds are laid to lawn, with some landscaping, fruit trees, and a large pond that plays host to an abundance of wildlife. The property is mostly enclosed by fencing, as well as an historic brick wall where there is a gate that is a private entrance to the gardens of the renowned Olde Bell Inn which fronts the High Street. There has also been cabling laid, ready for a swimming pool and a fountain, if so desired.

Named as one of the best places to live in 2020 by the Sunday Times, Hurley backs on to the River Thames and is beautifully positioned between Henley, Marlow and Maidenhead and all the amenities that they offer. Remnants of its medieval heritage and the monastery which was founded by a close friend of William the Conqueror can be seen all around. Hurley boasts the oldest still-working inn in Britain, Olde Bell Inn, which dates back to 1135. Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton and Cary Grant were all regular visitors here.

In terms of schooling, the property is situated within easy reach of some of the finest schools in the country with Eton College, St George’s School and St Mary’s School in Ascot, as featured in the Tatler School Guide 2022, being within approx. 30 minutes of the property. The property also enjoys good transport links being just an hour’s drive and thirty minutes by train to central London and Heathrow Airport is just 40 minutes away.