Property description

A converted period barn with an impressive wood-framed interior occupying an outstanding elevated setting in the Chilterns and enjoying a glorious panoramic view.

Location

Situated in an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hailey is a small and attractive hamlet set above the village of Ipsden, which lies at the bottom of the valley.

Together with Ipsden, the hamlet has a 12th century church, post office, nursery school and the renowned King William IV pub and restaurant. The historic market town of Wallingford is only 4 miles distant and provides excellent shopping facilities including Waitrose and farmers' market whilst Henley on Thames, Reading and Oxford are all within a half hour drive.
Train services to London are provided in Reading, Goring and Didcot, all within an easy drive.

Henley on Thames is about 12 miles away. There are numerous renowned calendar events in the area including The Royal Regatta, Henley Festival of Arts and the Rewind Festival every summer, as well as a myriad of other country and river events all year round. There are some excellent schools including Wycombe Abbey, Radley, The Oratory, Moulsford, and Cranford House. There is Golf at Huntercombe, Harleyford and Henley.

Description

A lovely converted barn in the Chiltern Hills, which occupies an outstanding elevated setting in the small hamlet of Hailey. The barn, which sits in mature gardens of almost half an acre, enjoys a glorious panoramic view to the south and west across the meadows and woodland of the valley opposite.

The room arrangement takes advantage of the impressive wooden framed interior structure and the galleried reception room with its three large south-facing windows looking out over the extended views. A large vaulted dining/reception hall occupies the centre of the barn and is open to ridge height with access into the large and comprehensively fitted family kitchen/breakfast room. There are 4 bedrooms: The master bedroom is en suite, with a further bathroom and a shower room.

Square Footage: 2434 sq ft

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames proceed up the Fairmile (A4130) towards Oxford. After approximately 9 miles turn left at Old Icknield Way, signposted to Hailey. Follow this road for approximately a mile then turn left. Stay on this road for 0.7 miles then turn left again sign posted to Hailey. Walnut Tree Cottage is approximately a quarter of a mile up this road on the left
Amenities

Stunning views

Beautiful location

Converted barn with period features

Secluded garden

Double garage