Location

4.5 miles from Henley-on-Thames and around 3 miles northeast of Reading. There are many well-regarded pubs and restaurants in the area. The property is surrounded by beautiful farmland and woodland with footpaths and bridleways on the doorstep. Reading is 3 miles away with its mainline rail station (27 minutes to Paddington), extensive shopping, cinemas and theatre. Crossrail is due to be opened soon with fast trains from Reading and Twyford (about 5 miles). Caversham is 2 miles with a range of boutique shops, restaurants and a Waitrose supermarket. Sonning Common is 3 miles with good village amenities and health and dental surgeries. The market town of Henley-on-Thames is 5 miles with a good selection of specialist retailers, boutiques, restaurants and cafés, a theatre and cinema.

Connections are excellent for the motorway network with the M4 only around 8 miles and M40 15 miles. South Oxfordshire and the neighbouring county of Berkshire are renowned for their wide choice of quality schooling for children of all ages in both the state and independent sectors.

Description

Dunsden Farm House is a delightful period Grade II listed farmhouse in a rural setting, believed to be medieval, but largely rebuilt in the 17th Century with 20th Century additions. The house enjoys wonderful views over its own gardens, adjoining fields and has far-reaching countryside views beyond. Entered by the front door through a porch, the house has a sitting room and drawing room to the right and Family room / Playroom, with former bread oven, to the left of the entrance hallway, which leads to the large, open and light kitchen/breakfast room with central island and adjoining garden room. Particular features include beamed ceilings and two fireplaces within the principal reception rooms. There is a ground floor WC.

The bedroom accommodation is well-arranged and includes a large principal bedroom suite with dressing room, bath within the room and separate WC, a large guest bedroom suite with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Gardens and grounds: The property is approached along a gravel driveway and through electric metal gates. There is a large driveway for parking numerous vehicles, along with 3 bay garage. A lavender lined path leads to the front door of Dunsden Farm House and the grounds have mature trees and extensive lawns. As the house is approached a separate building offers ideal accommodation for a gym or home office. There are two terraces next to the house and a natural swimming pond in the grounds.

Guest accommodation: A separate drive leads to the barns which comprise two converted barns, with beautiful guest accommodation. The first barn includes a reception hallway, with a ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom. On the first floor there is a study/sitting area and further bedroom, with en suite. Linked by an open cart shed, the second barn has a breath-taking double height entertaining room (which has plumbing, so a kitchen could be installed) and a sitting room/ study, with views over the gardens. There is also a separate WC and a ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room.

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames proceed along the A4155 towards Shipake, passing Shiplake College and turning right, along Plough Lane which turns into Shiplake Row, towards Binfield Heath. On reaching Binfield Heath, turn left along Dunsden Way, towards Dundsen Green. On entering Dunsden Green, Dunsden Farm House will be found on the left hand side.