House For Sale £2,295,000
Clare House is a beautifully presented detached family home with flexible living space measuring approximately 4380 square feet (including the car port). The property has been designed to benefit modern living, in particular the need for multiple office space, which can be found in the detached studio with office above. The entrance to the main house is via a covered porch and into a welcoming entrance hall with cloakroom. From the hall there is an open plan and stunning kitchen breakfast room with an array of fitted bespoke kitchen units, island and a fabulous dual fuel Aga. The kitchen then opens further into a light and airy hand crafted conservatory, commanding stunning views and accessing the rear garden. There is an elegant drawing room with open fireplace and built in bookshelves. In addition, there is a spacious family room/snug with access to the garden and an adjacent office, a good-sized utility room with a sink and washing facilities, further lobby with additional door to the front drive and a cloakroom. To the first floor, are three good-sized bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes and a modern and stylish family bathroom. There is access from the first floor to a large loft with high ceiling that is also insulated and boarded. There is a further guest bedroom with fitted wardrobe and ensuite shower room and a very generous principal bedroom with an extensive range of fitted bespoke wardrobes, including a walk in wardrobe, complemented by luxurious ensuite with separate bath, shower and double hand basins. From the first floor, access to a large loft with high ceiling that is also insulated and boarded.
Outside
The property is approached via electric gates, along a private gravel driveway. There is a double bay timber framed carport and ample parking for several cars. To the front of the house, there is a stunning detached brick outbuilding, currently used as an art studio on the ground floor and with a separate external staircase leading to a first floor, to an office/bedroom with ensuite shower room and cloakroom. To the rear garden there is a very secluded and beautifully landscaped rear garden mainly laid to lawn and a terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. The lawn is interspersed with specimen trees and offers access to Colliers Wood. In addition, there is a detached garden room fully panelled and insulated with ample space and bi folding doors with excellent views over the garden. A separate side garden area ideally located to accommodate a swimming pool subject to the necessary consents.
Situation
Peppard Common, a charming Chiltern village 4.5 miles from Henley. The village has a popular public house, a well-supported primary school, tennis club and golf course. The area abounds with independent and public schools, to name a few, The Abbey, Queen Anne’s, Moulsford, The Oratory, St Helens, St Katherine’s in Abingdon and the local Peppard C of E Primary school. There is a bus stop in the layby close to the property for the Abingdon schools. Country pursuits are central to the appeal of the Chilterns and indeed the surrounding villages with lovely public houses, local footpaths and bridleways. Henley-on-Thames provides a wider range of day-to-day amenities and seasonal activities. Commuter links are excellent, with Reading being nearby providing a mainline rail service into London Paddington in approximately 30 minutes. With Cross Rail from Reading Station from 2023, this will further enhance the links with direct trains to London.
Additional Information
Mains electricity and water. Oil heating. Private drainage.
Fibre optic broadband.
Outside
The property is approached via electric gates, along a private gravel driveway. There is a double bay timber framed carport and ample parking for several cars. To the front of the house, there is a stunning detached brick outbuilding, currently used as an art studio on the ground floor and with a separate external staircase leading to a first floor, to an office/bedroom with ensuite shower room and cloakroom. To the rear garden there is a very secluded and beautifully landscaped rear garden mainly laid to lawn and a terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. The lawn is interspersed with specimen trees and offers access to Colliers Wood. In addition, there is a detached garden room fully panelled and insulated with ample space and bi folding doors with excellent views over the garden. A separate side garden area ideally located to accommodate a swimming pool subject to the necessary consents.
Situation
Peppard Common, a charming Chiltern village 4.5 miles from Henley. The village has a popular public house, a well-supported primary school, tennis club and golf course. The area abounds with independent and public schools, to name a few, The Abbey, Queen Anne’s, Moulsford, The Oratory, St Helens, St Katherine’s in Abingdon and the local Peppard C of E Primary school. There is a bus stop in the layby close to the property for the Abingdon schools. Country pursuits are central to the appeal of the Chilterns and indeed the surrounding villages with lovely public houses, local footpaths and bridleways. Henley-on-Thames provides a wider range of day-to-day amenities and seasonal activities. Commuter links are excellent, with Reading being nearby providing a mainline rail service into London Paddington in approximately 30 minutes. With Cross Rail from Reading Station from 2023, this will further enhance the links with direct trains to London.
Additional Information
Mains electricity and water. Oil heating. Private drainage.
Fibre optic broadband.