House For Sale £2,250,000
Rarely available to the open market is this incredible five-bedroom family home, situated in a private rural location in the Thames Valley with the charming riverside town of Henley-on-Thames within easy reach. The home sits in an impressive plot of approx. 1.33 acres, surrounded by beautiful countryside and the Chiltern hills.
Lower Hernes is a characterful detached family home, offering approx. 2934 sq ft of accommodation. Believed to date back to the 1600’s, the exterior is an eye-catching blend of timber and red brick with expanses of glass on the north elevation. The house has been subject to a wealth of improvements by the vendor to create a contemporary, modern living space which thoughtfully embraces the many original characterful features the home has to offer. These include, wooden beams, oak doors and staircases, open fireplaces, feature windows and exposed brick. The result is an exceptionally stylish home that’s bright and airy, and ready for immediate occupation by the new owner.
A particular highlight is the addition of a fabulous dining room which is a vaulted timber construction with ceilings stretching to five meters high, featuring large glass panels to allow maximum enjoyment of the vast grounds. This wonderful entertaining space links beautifully to the bespoke kitchen via an open hatch and breakfast bar, making this the heart of the home.
The home is immaculately presented throughout and enjoys a flexible layout over three floors. There is a choice of well-proportioned reception rooms offering formal and informal options. The ground floor accommodation is entered via a welcoming entrance hall with a cloakroom leading to the two sitting rooms. The larger of the rooms stretches to 28 ft and enjoys a dual aspect, a large open fire, a second staircase and lovely views of the grounds. The kitchen and dining room are at the other end of the house with double doors leading to the garden. A utility area completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor there are four bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and a family bathroom featuring a claw foot bath. On the second floor, there is a further bedroom with an additional reading room which could also be used a study. All of the bedrooms enjoy many individual period features with some sloping ceilings and views of the gardens.
Outside
The property is approached via a long private driveway providing ample parking in addition to access to the detached triple garage. The secluded grounds wrap around the house and are beautifully landscaped to include gravel areas, established trees and shrubs and expanses of lawn separated by hedging and fencing. The garden features a woodland area and also a tree house. The paved seating area enjoys stunning views of the surroundings with an impressive timber outdoor covered dining/seating area with light and power creating a perfect space for outdoor entertaining.
Situation
Lower Hernes is situated in an idyllic spot, surrounded by fields and parkland yet only two miles from Henley-on-Thames. The property is extremely well positioned for access to Henley and Reading, both of which offer extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The area abounds with independent and public schools, to name a few, The Abbey, Queen Anne’s, Moulsford, The Oratory, St Helens and St Katherine’s in Abingdon. Country pursuits are central to the appeal of the Chilterns and indeed the surrounding villages with lovely public houses, local footpaths and bridleways. There are a number of excellent golf courses in the local area, including Henley and Huntercombe. Henley-on-Thames provides a wider range of day-to-day amenities and seasonal activities. Commuter links are excellent, with Reading station providing a mainline rail service into London Paddington in approximately 25 minutes, and with Crossrail from 2023, this will further enhance the links with direct trains to London. Connection to the M4 via junction 8/9 offers fast links to the M25, M40 and London Heathrow Airport.
Additional Information
Please note - The property is leasehold with only 49 year remaining - a lease extension if required must be obtained via the freeholder under separate negotiation and all costs are beared by the purchaser.
Lower Hernes is a characterful detached family home, offering approx. 2934 sq ft of accommodation. Believed to date back to the 1600’s, the exterior is an eye-catching blend of timber and red brick with expanses of glass on the north elevation. The house has been subject to a wealth of improvements by the vendor to create a contemporary, modern living space which thoughtfully embraces the many original characterful features the home has to offer. These include, wooden beams, oak doors and staircases, open fireplaces, feature windows and exposed brick. The result is an exceptionally stylish home that’s bright and airy, and ready for immediate occupation by the new owner.
A particular highlight is the addition of a fabulous dining room which is a vaulted timber construction with ceilings stretching to five meters high, featuring large glass panels to allow maximum enjoyment of the vast grounds. This wonderful entertaining space links beautifully to the bespoke kitchen via an open hatch and breakfast bar, making this the heart of the home.
The home is immaculately presented throughout and enjoys a flexible layout over three floors. There is a choice of well-proportioned reception rooms offering formal and informal options. The ground floor accommodation is entered via a welcoming entrance hall with a cloakroom leading to the two sitting rooms. The larger of the rooms stretches to 28 ft and enjoys a dual aspect, a large open fire, a second staircase and lovely views of the grounds. The kitchen and dining room are at the other end of the house with double doors leading to the garden. A utility area completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor there are four bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and a family bathroom featuring a claw foot bath. On the second floor, there is a further bedroom with an additional reading room which could also be used a study. All of the bedrooms enjoy many individual period features with some sloping ceilings and views of the gardens.
Outside
The property is approached via a long private driveway providing ample parking in addition to access to the detached triple garage. The secluded grounds wrap around the house and are beautifully landscaped to include gravel areas, established trees and shrubs and expanses of lawn separated by hedging and fencing. The garden features a woodland area and also a tree house. The paved seating area enjoys stunning views of the surroundings with an impressive timber outdoor covered dining/seating area with light and power creating a perfect space for outdoor entertaining.
Situation
Lower Hernes is situated in an idyllic spot, surrounded by fields and parkland yet only two miles from Henley-on-Thames. The property is extremely well positioned for access to Henley and Reading, both of which offer extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The area abounds with independent and public schools, to name a few, The Abbey, Queen Anne’s, Moulsford, The Oratory, St Helens and St Katherine’s in Abingdon. Country pursuits are central to the appeal of the Chilterns and indeed the surrounding villages with lovely public houses, local footpaths and bridleways. There are a number of excellent golf courses in the local area, including Henley and Huntercombe. Henley-on-Thames provides a wider range of day-to-day amenities and seasonal activities. Commuter links are excellent, with Reading station providing a mainline rail service into London Paddington in approximately 25 minutes, and with Crossrail from 2023, this will further enhance the links with direct trains to London. Connection to the M4 via junction 8/9 offers fast links to the M25, M40 and London Heathrow Airport.
Additional Information
Please note - The property is leasehold with only 49 year remaining - a lease extension if required must be obtained via the freeholder under separate negotiation and all costs are beared by the purchaser.
