Property description
Merton House is one of Henley's finest Grade II listed townhouses in the heart of the Conservation Area. The central location is hard to beat, with views down New Street to the river and a wonderful westerly outlook over its own private walled garden. The red brick elevations under a slate roof are very handsome.
Merton House provides fantastic family accommodation arranged over 2-3 floors with a basement and has some beautiful rooms and splendid fireplaces, high ceilings with cornice work, sash windows and polished wood floors. A new kitchen and boiler were installed in 2014, a pressurized water system, and two new bathrooms in 2015; the property was re-roofed in 2016. An elegant orangery was added off the dining room to the back of the house in 2000. The accommodation has a great deal of character.
A spacious terrace to the rear of the house leads up to the lawn area and a wonderful garden summerhouse, ideal for al fresco dining. Brick, flint and red brick walls flank the lawn, with herbaceous plants and a wisteria and a fig tree creeping up the walls. Beyond the summerhouse is a York flagstone rose garden with a central yew bush and mature trees include a Gingko. There is a substantial south-facing greenhouse, plus workshop and garden shed, and extensive parking accessed via a secure gate from Waitrose car park.
Merton House is situated in the centre of the historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames, close to all major amenities, including a supermarket, hospital, a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. More comprehensive facilities can be found in nearby Reading and Maidenhead. Henley railway station links to the mainline railway station in Reading and Twyford with a fast service to London Paddington (approximately 25 minutes). The M4 (J8/9) is approximately 6 miles with access to Heathrow Airport and the motorway network. There are excellent schools in the area, including Rupert House prep school, and sporting facilities include golf at several local courses and boating on the Thames.
Marlow 8 miles, Reading 9 miles, M40 (J5)9 miles, M4 (J8/9) 8 miles, London Heathrow 23 miles (All distances and timings are approximate)
Amenities5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Drawing room
Kitchen
Dining room
Study
Conservatory
Cellar
Large garden
Greenhouse