Location

Situated on a popular residential road in the heart of the desirable Thameside village of Shiplake, this property is approximately 0.5 miles from Shiplake Station, the village gastro pub (The Baskerville Arms), village shop/Post Office, and butcher.

Shiplake Station is just one stop from Henley-on-Thames and provides mainline access via Twyford to fast direct services to London Paddington and the West Country. The Elizabeth Line also offers direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End, and Heathrow Airport.

The area is well served by schools, including Shiplake Primary, Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, The Abbey School for Girls, and Queen Anne's. The nearby countryside offers miles of scenic walking and riding trails, with the Thames Path passing the house on Mill Road.

The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames (2 miles away) boasts excellent facilities, including a Waitrose, independent cafés and restaurants, a wide variety of shops and pubs, and is home to the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Festival.

Description

The welcoming entrance hall has doors to the main reception rooms. From here, you'll find the kitchen which overlooks the rear of the property and is fitted with a range of floor and wall units and integrated appliances that include a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and range cooker. There is space for a breakfast table and chairs, making it ideal for family living. Adjacent to the kitchen and overlooking the front via large windows that flood the space with natural light, the dining room is also accessed directly from the entrance hall.

The cosy sitting room features an attractive fireplace and a bay window overlooking the front. Double doors lead from the sitting room into a spacious games/music room, which enjoys two sets of French doors opening onto the patio and garden. Also accessed from the sitting room are two additional reception rooms, currently used as a cinema room and a study. A cloakroom and staircase complete the ground floor layout.

Upstairs, the first floor offers five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The spacious principal suite includes a dressing area and an en suite bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower. Two further bedrooms also benefit from en suite bathrooms, while the remaining two bedrooms share a well-appointed family bathroom. Upgraded as a smart home, the property offers the ability to control lighting, music, and film in every main room at the touch of a button.

There is a large attic, that is boarded with light. Currently used for storage, there is the possibility, subject to the usual consents to convert for further bedrooms / living space.

Outside, the front of the property features a driveway with parking for several cars and access to a double garage. Mature hedging provides a strong sense of privacy.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a sunny terrace running the length of the property, perfect for alfresco dining. This space can be accessed from the kitchen, cinema room, and games room. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn and has a large garden shed / summerhouse. It is bordered by a mix of wooden fencing, hedging, and trees, offering excellent privacy and seclusion.

Directions

Proceed south on the A4155 (Reading Road), then take the first left into Station Road, signposted for Shiplake and Shiplake Station. Continue along Station Road, and just past the Baskerville Arms, turn right into Mill Road. Follow Mill Road for approximately 0.75 miles. The property will be found towards the end on the right-hand side.

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