About this property

Characterful Grade II listed detached house with a private south facing garden. dating back to the 1500s is believed to have been built as the Henley town dairy. This unique home is full of character and retains many of its original features. The property has been faithfully restored and sits in an elevated position across from the gates to Friar Park, with access to the town's amenities & River.

This characterful property spans over three floors with a landscaped garden, heated swimming, a large terrace on the top lawn and BBQ area with seating around the pool. The oak door provides entrance to the property into a vaulted hallway and a stairway to the first floor which is comprised of three bedrooms, ensuite to the principal and family bathroom with separate w/c. A further two bedrooms can be found on the second floor of the original building. The ground floor has a dining room/parlour with Inglenook fireplace and study. The triple aspect sitting room features a second Inglenook fireplace, bread oven and access to the patio garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has a variety of integrated appliances with shaker style cupboards and larder. Stairs lead to the third reception room with views of the garden, the outdoor pool and an original red telephone box now used as an pool shower. A further reception room/games room and bedroom can be accessed via stairs from the third reception providing additional versatile space for guests or as a work suite. The double garage with electric door and power points has a door leading onto the utility and additional shower room.

Outside
The south facing private gardens are arranged over three levels with doors leading from the cottage to each level. The heated swimming pool with a feature red telephone box shower can be accessed from the third reception room. The entire garden is bursting with a mixture of flower boarders and mature landscaped evergreen. There are two patio areas and the rest is laid to lawn.

Situation
Henley on Thames is a charming riverside town approximately 8 miles from Reading, 40 miles from Central London and approx. 25 miles from Heathrow. The town 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. Every summer the town hosts the world famous Royal Regatta in early July followed by the Henley Festival and Rewind Festival. State Primary schools include Trinity, Badgemore and Valley Road, plus Gillotts secondary school, and the Henley College. Fee paying schools include Rupert House and St Marys Prep, and there are buses to The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat & Moulsford. Henley is surrounded by pretty countryside, dominated by the Chiltern Hills to the north of the town. The River Thames is a focal point of the town itself.

Additional Information
South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band G

Additional information

• Originally Henley's dairy house
• Central location within Henley
• Private south facing garden
• Tudor Grade II listed detached home
• Heated swimming pool
• Double garage

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold