Property description

A stunning Grade II Listed five bedroom house, located in a prime position close to the river in central Henley on Thames. Thought to date back to the 16th century, the property was a former inn and oozes character and charm. It has been sympathetically transformed into a home that now cleverly combines traditional beauty with modern comforts. There are four reception rooms, an open plan kitchen dining room and a wonderfully private, wide south facing garden. The property also benefits from private parking for at least four vehicles. EPC Exempt.
Local information
Wharfe Lane is located by the river in the centre of Henley. It is a premier position in a conservation area within 100 yards of the town centre but still a quiet cul de sac.

Henley is a charming and famous riverside town within 10 miles of Reading, 35 miles of central London and 25 miles from Heathrow. It is surrounded by lovely countryside, dominated by the Chiltern Hills and the River Thames runs through the town itself. There are miles of walking, cycling and running routes along the Thames Path and in the surrounding countryside, and of course rowing and boating on the River Thames. Every summer the town hosts the world-famous Royal Regatta followed by the Henley Festival and Rewind Festival.

The town has a railway station providing a link to the mainline stations in Reading and Twyford with a fast service to London Paddington (from 28 minutes). Crossrail will allow direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow Airport from 2022. The M4 (J8/9) is approximately 7 miles away, and the M40 (J4) is 12 miles.

Henley offers an excellent variety of shops, ranging from high street chains to independent boutiques. There are numerous coffee shops and many restaurants offering an array of cuisines. Sporting facilities include several fine local golf courses and clubs for rugby, squash, swimming and tennis. Local primary schools include Trinity, Badgemore and Valley Road, and are all rated good or outstanding by Ofsted. Gillotts School and The Henley College offer secondary and 6th form education.
Accommodation
A small lobby provides a welcoming entrance and a place to store coats and shoes. There are glazed double doors to the cosy reception hall with a stunning open fireplace, vaulted ceiling and double French doors to the patio. The room is double aspect, a feature replicated throughout the majority of rooms, creating a very light welcome. To the right, the contemporary kitchen is open plan to the dining area. Fitted in 2021, it is modern, with underfloor heating. It features built in appliances such as a wine fridge, boiling water tap and double ovens. There is an island with space for bar seating which looks onto the dining table, placed in a bright area with French doors to the garden. In common with the rest of the house, there are multiple windows to various aspects. The kitchen leads to small lobby with the first of two staircases and access to a utility room and w.c., plus an additional reception space, currently used as a playroom. Here, along with a triple aspect windows, there is access to the garden side return.

Beyond the reception hall, the house reveals its character with exposed beams, painted brick walls and wooden panel doors throughout. A more formal living room is reached at the end of a hallway with exposed wall timbers. It is spacious, again with multiple aspects and exposed beams in both the walls and ceiling. Up a short flight of stairs is a fourth and final reception room, currently used as a study and fitted with a wall of shelving. The house also includes a wine cellar and storage area on the lower ground floor level.

The bedroom accommodation is spread between two 'wings' on the first floor. The southern wing begins with a family bathroom, fitted with a bath with a shower attachment. Further up the staircase is the guest bedroom. It is a very large room, with six separate windows giving both east and west views and creating a very bright space. There are exposed wall and ceiling beams, creating a natural divide between a living area and bedroom area beyond. Two more double bedrooms are further up the stairs which again enjoy multiple windows with river views, exposed painted brickwork and built in shelving. One also provides a connecting door to the principal bedroom, making it an ideal child's nursery.

From the north staircase, the principal bedroom is spacious and benefits from built in wardrobes and a seating area in the bright bay window over looking the garden. There is a fifth and final bedroom, which could be used a dressing room, as it has a wall of built in wardrobes. There is also a bathroom with a feature bath in a wooden surround and a large separate walk in shower. The window offers a view of the river while relaxing in the bath.
Outside space
The house has generous parking arrangements given its central position. There is a parking area at one side with a gate through to the raised garden beyond. There is additional visitor parking along the frontage of the house.

The walled garden is west facing and can be accessed via a gated side return or internally. It is beautifully maintained and very peaceful. There is a patio running the length of the house and a paved seating area with bench seating built in around a stylish pizza oven. There are steps up to the level lawn area which includes mature flower beds, trees and a storage shed. At one end, the garden has a formal raised vegetable area beneath a pergola that offers an additional patio for seating. The side return is paved and wide and includes double built in bicycle storage units.
Local authority and services
South Oxfordshire District council. All mains services connected.
Conveyancing
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Disclaimer
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Amenities

Grade II Listed property

Five bedrooms

Charm and character throughout

Four reception rooms

West facing garden

Prime location in central Henley