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6 bedroom detached house for sale

Northend, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9
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Detached house
6 beds
5 baths
6,073 sq ft / 564 sq m
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TenureFreehold
Council taxBand H
BroadbandSuper-fast 53Mbps *
Mobile signal
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Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Beautifully presented
  • Fabulous rural views
  • Wonderful walks and riding in the area
  • Easy access to Reading, Henley and Oxford
  • Private and peaceful
  • Planning permission 20/07536/FUL
  • EPC Rating = B
Beautiful country house with outstanding rural views

Description

Brackendale House was built in 2018 to an extremely high standard. The well planned accommodation provides excellent family spaces which are well thought out and flexible. The layout provides private and communal areas which take full advantage of the beautiful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

The double aspect drawing room has an open fireplace and double doors to the spacious reception hall. The study is off the hall with a window overlooking the front garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is a fabulous open plan space with sliding doors opening to the garden terrace with outstanding views. The kitchen is well equipped with hand painted wall and floor units arranged around a central island. Built-in appliances include and Mercury range cooker, dishwasher, drinks fridge and fridge/freezer. There is a separate supplementary kitchen for food preparation and further storage. Steps lead down to the family/dining room, with built-in display and storage units and two sets of sliding doors with access to the garden terrace and with beautiful panoramic views.

To the first floor there are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite has a large en suite bathroom, dressing room and additional built-in wardrobes. A large plate glass window provides an uninterrupted view. The guest bedroom has an en suite bathroom and a range of built-in cupboards and access to eaves storage. There is a further first floor bedroom and family shower room. To the second floor there are two further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower.

A side entrance to the main house gives additional access to a rear hall with the utility room to one side and a staircase to the lower ground floor. There you will find a well equipped media room, plant room and wine store. Stairs from the rear hall also lead to a separate bedroom over the garage with a dormer window and en suite shower room. The double garage and store has an electrically operated door and further access from the rear hall.

Outside

The property is accessed from the lane via a gated, electrically operated entry system opening to a large gravel parking area to the front of the house and garage. The front wall and façade of the house feature brick and flint detailing in keeping with the local tradition.

To the rear of the property and accessed from the kitchen and family room is an expansive terrace which provides the ideal space for outdoor entertaining and to enjoy the stunning surroundings. Steps lead down to beautifully landscaped gardens incorporating areas for a play terrace, seating and access, via gravel pathways, to the formal lawn, surrounded by flower beds and punctuated with specimen trees and topiary.

The small paddock has the base for a field shelter in place and the large paddock has mown lawn pathways to walk through and enjoy the wild flower meadow. In all a beautiful backdrop for this perfect setting and stunning country house.

Planning permission granted for two dormer windows on the second floor - 20/07536/FUL

Location

Brackendale House is quietly situated on the edge of common land in the exclusive Buckinghamshire village of Northend. It has outstanding views over the surrounding countryside set in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty above the Stonor Valley. The pretty village of Turville lies just 2 miles distant and excellent local shops and amenities are available in nearby Watlington. The towns of Henley-on-Thames and Marlow offer a more extensive range of shopping and recreational opportunities and there are good rail connections to London from Princes Risborough, Henley, Marlow and High Wycombe.

The area is renowned for its educational facilities being situated in Buckinghamshire with an excellent choice of independent and state primary, secondary and grammar schools. Independent schools include Rupert House in Henley, The Oratory, Moulsford Prep and Cranford House with M40 access to the Oxford and High Wycombe schools.

The surrounding countryside is a walker’s paradise and offers excellent bridleways for horse riding and cycling. Boating facilities can be found in Henley and there are many highly regarded golf courses in the area.

Square Footage: 6,073 sq ft


Acreage: 2.2 Acres

Directions

Leave Henley on Thames on the Fairmile (A4130) towards Oxford taking the first right turn onto the B480 towards Stonor. Immediately after the main gates to Stonor Park turn right to Turville and Watlington. Pass through the village green of Northend towards Christmas Common/Watlington and the entrance to Brackendale House will be found on the left hand side about 400 metres after the duck pond. Post code RG9 6LJ
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