Property description

From the private driveway with parking for up to 3 cars and up to the part-glazed UPVC front door with canopy over. The entrance hall has wood-effect flooring and natural light from a window. There is an under-stairs cupboard for storage.

The sitting room is bright and generous with a large picture window to the front with plantation shutters. Wood-effect flooring and a working fireplace with a marble surround.

The utility/cloakroom is a useful space with a glazed door to the side providing access to the garden. There is a w.c., wash hand basin with a shelf over, and integrated full-height cupboards with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer with useful storage. There is space for a freestanding American-style fridge freezer.

The modern kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of white gloss wall and base units with soft-close features, with worktops over and contemporary white subway tiles on the walls. Integrated appliances include a 4-ring electric ceramic hob with AEG extractor over, a Zanussi double oven, separate fridge and freezer, dishwasher, bin unit, a ‘magic’ corner unit and a larder cupboard with integrated pull-out drawers. The sink with draining board sits beneath a large window overlooking the garden. There is a pantry cupboard with shelving, and a part-glazed UPVC door opening to the rear garden.

Up carpeted stairs with a painted wooden bannister and window to top with a fitted blind. A deep airing cupboard is fitted with a shelf above the combi-boiler. Access to loft.

Bedroom 1 is a large double with a picture window overlooking the garden. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, one is mirrored, and a built-in cupboard with deep shelves.

Bedroom 2 is a double room with a large window overlooking the front aspect with space for freestanding wardrobes and drawers.
Bedroom 3 is a single bedroom with space for a wardrobe. There is a window to the front aspect.

The bathroom facilities are split into a separate cloakroom and a bathroom. The cloakroom has a w.c., wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor, window to side. The bathroom has a bath with a shower over, tiles on the wall and floor, a window to the rear and a corner wash hand basin.

Outside
The rear garden is fully enclosed with a relatively new fence. Step out onto a patio with a covered pergola above and space for garden furniture. The garden has been laid to lawn with a path through the middle leading to the shed. The garden would present an opportunity to extend the house, subject to planning permission.

Living in Gainsborough Crescent

Gainsborough Crescent is a quiet residential road 0.5 miles from the town centre and railway station, which is just a 10-minute walk away.

Henley has a wide selection of shops, including a Waitrose supermarket; there are boutiques, a cinema, a historic theatre, excellent pubs and restaurants, a bustling market every Thursday and good schools for all ages.

The commuter is well provided for with the M4/M40 giving road access to London, Heathrow, West Country and Midlands. Henley Station has links with London Paddington via Twyford which will become an Elizabeth Line station (CrossRail) in 2021.

Reading – 7 miles;
Maidenhead M4 Junction 8/9 – 11 miles London Heathrow – 25 miles;
London West End – 36 miles

Schools
Primary Schools –Valley Road Primary, Sacred Heart Primary Secondary Schools – Gillotts School
Sixth Form – The Henley College
Private Prep schools – St Mary's School, Rupert House School

Leisure
There are many local rowing clubs along the river. In addition, there are canoe clubs and a sailing club at Wargrave. The world-famous Henley Royal Regatta takes place in July followed by the Henley Festival of Arts. The Rewind Festival takes place by the river in August.

Mooring and Marina facilities can be found at Henley, Hambleden and Wargrave.

There are local golf clubs at Henley Golf Club, Badgemore Park Golf Club. Other sports clubs include an active Rugby Club, Hockey, Football and Lawn tennis. There is superb walking, cycling and riding in the Chiltern Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority - South Oxfordshire District Council Council Tax - Band D
Services - High-speed broadband, mains gas, electric and water
Amenities

Bright and spacious 3-bedroom home in a quiet cul-de-sac

Large kitchen breakfast room, recently refitted

Separate utility / cloakroom with external access

Attractive sitting room with fireplace

Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes

2 further bedrooms

Family bathroom with separate w.c.

Enclosed rear garden, laid to lawn, with a pergola for outdoor entertaining

Off-road parking for up to 3 cars