Location

Elderberry Barn is situated on the edge of the popular South Oxfordshire village of Sonning Common.   The village has a thriving community with a good range of local facilities. Surrounding villages feature charming country pubs and restaurants and the nearby towns of Henley on Thames and Reading offer extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

The area is well served for schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Shiplake College and Queen Anne's for girls in Caversham, Moulsford Prep and Rupert House Prep in Henley. There is a mainline rail service to London, Paddington via Reading from 27 minutes and the City via the Elizabeth Line. The M4 J11 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 in the area including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe and Henley. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding and there are boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Description

Elderberry Barn is an exceptional conversion of a traditional brick and flint barn, reimagined with great sensitivity to create a country home of remarkable poise and comfort. Quietly positioned along a lightly travelled lane and set on rising ground, the house enjoys a wonderfully discreet setting, enhanced by beautifully arranged gardens and an outlook that embraces its own grounds and the surrounding countryside.

The interior is distinguished by its fine proportions, natural light and retained character. The double aspect drawing room is a particularly impressive space which extends to over 27 ft and crowned by a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Honeyed oak flooring and feature brickwork complement the warmth of the wood burning stove, while French doors open onto the south west terrace, allowing the room to flow gracefully into the garden during the warmer months. A curved staircase ascends to an elegant mezzanine level, offering a versatile retreat for study, reading or occasional accommodation space. A further study on the ground floor provides a peaceful and private workspace. The extended kitchen/dining room has been designed as a generous and welcoming living space, combining bespoke cabinetry, stone worktops and integrated appliances with a layout ideal for family dining. French doors open directly to the garden, enhancing the relationship between house and landscape. A utility room and cloakroom sit discreetly to the side.

On the ground floor, a well appointed bedroom suite provides comfort and privacy, featuring fitted wardrobes and a contemporary double shower room. Two further bedrooms are arranged on the first floor, one with an en suite shower room. A separate staircase from the main hall leads to the fourth bedroom a charming room with twin dormer windows and a stylish en suite bathroom.

Approached through a gated and walled courtyard, the property offers ample private parking and a sense of arrival befitting a house of this calibre. The gardens are a particular feature, wrapping around the house and largely facing south and west. Mature shrubs, specimen planting and a handsome pine tree create structure and seasonal interest, while a manicured lawn provides a calm central space. The spacious sandstone terrace captures the afternoon and evening sun, offering an ideal setting for outdoor dining and quiet contemplation.
Elderberry Barn represents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine quality and character, set within beautifully tended grounds in a peaceful yet accessible location. It is a house that balances its heritage with a refined modern sensibility to be a timeless, welcoming and quietly distinguished home."

Directions

From the main traffic lights in Henley, take Gravel Hill out of town, keeping the Town Hall on your right. Continue for approximately 3 miles to the Bolts Cross T-junction and turn left, signposted for Reading and Peppard. Continue on the B481 onto Peppard Hill for approx. 1.7miles and turn left onto Blackmore lane. In 0.1 miles, the property can be found on your left.