House For Sale £695,000
Description An historic, sympathetically restored home, blending period charm with contemporary finishes.
Accommodation The dining room is an elegant size, and it is immediately apparent the level of care that has been taken to restore this beautiful building. During restoration, an original C16th wall painting was uncovered and this features prominently along with some lovely wood panelling and beams that were also exposed and restored by the current owner. Leading off the dining room is a useful ground floor WC and utility space. The sitting room is again a great size, surprisingly light and airy given the age of the property and with an impressive fireplace taking centre stage. There is a good sized study/occasional third bedroom and at the rear a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining space. With a fully glazed roof, and interesting view of the rear brick and timber elevation, the kitchen is smartly fitted and also has double doors leading to the terrace and garden.
On the first floor, the ceilings are vaulted adding volume to the area and giving an airy feeling to the space. The landing is a good size, and there are two good sized double bedrooms, the master with walk in wardrobe. The bathroom is a very generous size, with a roll top bath and separate shower.
Outside At the front is a pretty garden with a mature Yew tree and well stocked borders. At the rear, a large terrace leads to a lawn with mature hedges, tree and well stocked beds and borders. There is also a good sized and well maintained vegetable garden, pond, a greenhouse and a rainwater harvesting system.
Location Picketts Cottage is set on Ferry Lane, in the sought after and prosperous village of Medmenham, about 5 miles from both Henley and Marlow. The village is famous as being home to the notorious Hell Fire Club based in Medmenham Abbey in the 18th Century. At the end of Ferry Lane there is a public slipway to the River Thames and lovely walks along the towpath and water meadows. Everyday facilities can be found at both Henley and Marlow and both have an excellent range of leisure and shopping including a Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and specialist shops. Henley and Marlow stations have services to London, Paddington (from 45 and 52 mins respectively) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. The M40 is 11 miles away connecting to the M4, and Heathrow Airport is just 22 miles distant. The area is well served for schools, with Buckinghamshire state schools being particularly sought-after.
Accommodation The dining room is an elegant size, and it is immediately apparent the level of care that has been taken to restore this beautiful building. During restoration, an original C16th wall painting was uncovered and this features prominently along with some lovely wood panelling and beams that were also exposed and restored by the current owner. Leading off the dining room is a useful ground floor WC and utility space. The sitting room is again a great size, surprisingly light and airy given the age of the property and with an impressive fireplace taking centre stage. There is a good sized study/occasional third bedroom and at the rear a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining space. With a fully glazed roof, and interesting view of the rear brick and timber elevation, the kitchen is smartly fitted and also has double doors leading to the terrace and garden.
On the first floor, the ceilings are vaulted adding volume to the area and giving an airy feeling to the space. The landing is a good size, and there are two good sized double bedrooms, the master with walk in wardrobe. The bathroom is a very generous size, with a roll top bath and separate shower.
Outside At the front is a pretty garden with a mature Yew tree and well stocked borders. At the rear, a large terrace leads to a lawn with mature hedges, tree and well stocked beds and borders. There is also a good sized and well maintained vegetable garden, pond, a greenhouse and a rainwater harvesting system.
Location Picketts Cottage is set on Ferry Lane, in the sought after and prosperous village of Medmenham, about 5 miles from both Henley and Marlow. The village is famous as being home to the notorious Hell Fire Club based in Medmenham Abbey in the 18th Century. At the end of Ferry Lane there is a public slipway to the River Thames and lovely walks along the towpath and water meadows. Everyday facilities can be found at both Henley and Marlow and both have an excellent range of leisure and shopping including a Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and specialist shops. Henley and Marlow stations have services to London, Paddington (from 45 and 52 mins respectively) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. The M40 is 11 miles away connecting to the M4, and Heathrow Airport is just 22 miles distant. The area is well served for schools, with Buckinghamshire state schools being particularly sought-after.
