A uniquely designed four bedroom home located in heart of Henley-on-Thames. The house is a complete one off with a distinctly original and contemporary style and boasts a myriad of designer flourishes. There is an open plan kitchen dining room, a spacious first floor living area, two ensuite bedrooms, stunning views over roof tops and a landscaped courtyard garden. In need of some internal care and attention, the house could become a stunning home. Chain free. EPC Rating E.
Local information
Ravenscroft Road is within 100 yards of the outskirts of the shops and restaurants of Henley. It is a cul de sac and as such is surprisingly quiet for such a central position.
Henley on Thames is a charming and famous riverside town within 10 miles of Reading, 35 miles of central London and 25 miles from Heathrow. Henley 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. Valley Road and Gillotts schools are less than 0.4 miles.
Accommodation
Immediately through the front door, the house begins to show its uniqueness in contrast to the relative anonymity of the frontage. It has a wide entrance lobby with a wooden floor and a glimpse through to the light-filled dining area beyond. The rear of the house - indeed all the way up to the fourth floor - is a glazed wall of sliding doors. The kitchen has a contemporary feel with deep granite work surfaces, white fitted units and built-in appliances. A mirrored double door slides open to reveal a generous utility room and helps reflect both the light and garden back into the room. There is a dining area facing the breakfast bar creating a great entertaining space. Also on the ground floor, a cleverly designed deep coat cupboard provides storage and there is a separate guest w.c. The spiral staircase is an integral part of the stunning architecture of the house, creating an elegant flow reaching to every floor. Bespoke doors create curved landings and interesting features in the rooms themselves. The living area on the first floor is spacious and could be zoned to create living, relaxing and studying areas. It has a double aspect with a bow window to one side and a wall of glazing to the other. Sliding doors could be used to create a Juliette balcony.
The second floor houses the principal air conditioned bedroom suite. There is a built in and thoughtfully designed dressing area, an ensuite shower room and again a wall of glazing with sliding doors that could be made into a series of Juliette balconies. This floor also provides a modern family bathroom and two further bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes. The third floor is entirely the guest suite. The contemporary design includes both a wall and ceiling of glass, making the space extremely bright. Sails are fitted overhead along with air conditioning to prevent the room getting too hot in summer. There is space for a double room with a living area and a quirky circular wet room with mosaic tiling throughout. The views are simply stunning, across Henley roof tops, the church and into the Remenham hills.
Outside space
The rear garden was designed by a former Chelsea Flower Show winner. It is paved throughout, and so extremely low maintenance. There is a central pond with a fountain and a second water feature at the rear. The garden includes raised flower beds, a back wall of bamboo and a central pair of hedges.
The property's frontage provides driveway parking for at least two vehicles. The garage door is no longer in use.
Local authority and services
South Oxfordshire District Council. All mains services connected.
Conveyancing
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