House For Sale £600,000
Approach the property from the Reading Road in Shiplake Cross. The front elevation is classic 1930s pebbledash with distinctive blue painted windows and front door which is echoed along the terrace. An extension has been built to the side, with two parking spaces to the front.
Walk through the front garden up to the part-glazed painted wooden front door, which is original to the house. The house features all of its original internal doors. Many architectural features have been enhanced or added by the late owner of the house, a well-regarded and creative local architect.
From the entry lobby into the dining room, with lead-paned bay window with far-reaching views across farmland and down to the Thames river valley. The window-sill features the original bull-nosed tiles, and wooden window seats have been built into the bay, and to the side. The room gets the morning sun, and benefits from high ceilings, reclaimed oak floors, and a working fireplace.
Into the kitchen, a large space which has been extended outwards into the garden. The kitchen features generous storage in a plethora of hand-painted wooden country-style wall and base units, centred around a granite-topped island. There are attractive ceramic tiles to the floor. Appliances include a low-level integrated fridge, an electric oven and a 4-ring gas hob. Cupboards provide storage space for free-standing appliances including dishwasher, washing machine dryer or freezer units. A Belfast sink sits beneath wooden worktops, with a tiled splash-back. The kitchen has been extended to incorporate a seating area, with sliding doors to the garden, wooden floors and a vaulted ceiling with skylights.
From the rear of this room through into the study, with a window overlooking the garden, and on to the large downstairs bathroom, with tiled floors, a window out to the garden and fitted with a wash hand basin, w.c. And shower.
To the right of the front door is a further extension through a 'glazed link' feature, designed by the late homeowner. This large reception room features vaulted ceilings and wood panelled walls. It is currently in use as a combined music performance room, and as a cosy sitting room. The glazed link windows provide views to the front and of the garden to the rear. A wood burner adds a focal point to the room, which can also be partitioned by a retractible wooden screen. An external door provides access to the side of the property.
Up the carpeted staircase with wooden handrail, and up to the bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 is a romantic space, painted a dark red with hand-stencilled gold motifs to the wall and stars to the ceiling, with the original wooden floorboards, a triple window to the front and recessed hanging space for clothes.
Next to this room is a family bathroom, with a panelled bath with shower head, colourful tiling, a w.c., a wash hand basin and views from the window, across the fields to the front.
Bedroom 2 is a carpeted double bedroom with high ceilings and a window overlooking the garden, an original fireplace and an alcove suitable for a wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 is a single bedroom with a window to the side of the property, with carpeting, high ceilings and a cupboard that houses the brand new combi boiler.
Outside
The rear garden feels private and secluded, laid out with seats among a pretty cottage style garden, with wildflowers, mature beds, crazy paving, a feature contorted willow tree, a variegated hedge with hawthorn, beech and holly bushes, and a mature crabapple tree. Side access from the garden to the front is possible, leading to the front parking spaces. To the rear of the garden a gate leads out to a parking area to the rear of the terraced cottages. This useful area is shared with the further 3 cottages.
Living in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake is a parish comprising two villages located in South Oxfordshire, two miles south of Henley-on-Thames. It extends from the banks of the river Thames across the A4155 up to its boundaries with Binfield Heath Parish and Harpsden Parish.
The oldest part of the parish is the village of Shiplake Cross close to the 800 year old parish church of St Peter & Paul, Shiplake College and the local primary school. The Memorial Hall is a popular venue for a wide range of activities, including fitness and dance classes, meetings, exhibitions, concerts, drama productions and fundraising events.
There are many activities on the doorstep such as cycling, extensive walking, including through farmland, woodland and along the Thames Path, and horse-riding in the surrounding countryside. Shiplake Tennis & Social Club is located next to the Memorial Hall along with a very active Bowls Club.
There are good transport links. Shiplake railway station is approximately 1 mile away. Reading is approximately 5 miles away and has an excellent mainline station with regular trains into London Paddington approx 25 minutes with the Elizabeth Line (CrossRail) linking East and West London.
Schools
Shiplake Village Nursery for children from 2½ to primary school age.
Shiplake ce Primary School is just a short walk away (approx. 800m).
Gillotts School Henley-on-Thames - Comprehensive School for 11-16yr olds. Shiplake lies in its catchment area.
Henley College Sixth form college.
Private schools include Shiplake College Independent boarding and day school for boys aged 11 to 18 and girls from 16 to 18. Queen Anne's Caversham for girls aged 11 to 18.
Leisure
Henley Leisure Centre is located next to Gillotts School and has a swimming pool, sports hall, squash courts and a gym. River pursuits include Henley Sailing Club, local canoe clubs and various rowing clubs with the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta taking place each summer. There are marina facilities at Hambleden and Wargrave.
There are several golf clubs, including Henley Golf Club and Badgemore Park Golf Club.
Phyllis Court Club is a popular country club fronting the River Thames just downstream from Henley Bridge.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity, gas central heating
Walk through the front garden up to the part-glazed painted wooden front door, which is original to the house. The house features all of its original internal doors. Many architectural features have been enhanced or added by the late owner of the house, a well-regarded and creative local architect.
From the entry lobby into the dining room, with lead-paned bay window with far-reaching views across farmland and down to the Thames river valley. The window-sill features the original bull-nosed tiles, and wooden window seats have been built into the bay, and to the side. The room gets the morning sun, and benefits from high ceilings, reclaimed oak floors, and a working fireplace.
Into the kitchen, a large space which has been extended outwards into the garden. The kitchen features generous storage in a plethora of hand-painted wooden country-style wall and base units, centred around a granite-topped island. There are attractive ceramic tiles to the floor. Appliances include a low-level integrated fridge, an electric oven and a 4-ring gas hob. Cupboards provide storage space for free-standing appliances including dishwasher, washing machine dryer or freezer units. A Belfast sink sits beneath wooden worktops, with a tiled splash-back. The kitchen has been extended to incorporate a seating area, with sliding doors to the garden, wooden floors and a vaulted ceiling with skylights.
From the rear of this room through into the study, with a window overlooking the garden, and on to the large downstairs bathroom, with tiled floors, a window out to the garden and fitted with a wash hand basin, w.c. And shower.
To the right of the front door is a further extension through a 'glazed link' feature, designed by the late homeowner. This large reception room features vaulted ceilings and wood panelled walls. It is currently in use as a combined music performance room, and as a cosy sitting room. The glazed link windows provide views to the front and of the garden to the rear. A wood burner adds a focal point to the room, which can also be partitioned by a retractible wooden screen. An external door provides access to the side of the property.
Up the carpeted staircase with wooden handrail, and up to the bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 is a romantic space, painted a dark red with hand-stencilled gold motifs to the wall and stars to the ceiling, with the original wooden floorboards, a triple window to the front and recessed hanging space for clothes.
Next to this room is a family bathroom, with a panelled bath with shower head, colourful tiling, a w.c., a wash hand basin and views from the window, across the fields to the front.
Bedroom 2 is a carpeted double bedroom with high ceilings and a window overlooking the garden, an original fireplace and an alcove suitable for a wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 is a single bedroom with a window to the side of the property, with carpeting, high ceilings and a cupboard that houses the brand new combi boiler.
Outside
The rear garden feels private and secluded, laid out with seats among a pretty cottage style garden, with wildflowers, mature beds, crazy paving, a feature contorted willow tree, a variegated hedge with hawthorn, beech and holly bushes, and a mature crabapple tree. Side access from the garden to the front is possible, leading to the front parking spaces. To the rear of the garden a gate leads out to a parking area to the rear of the terraced cottages. This useful area is shared with the further 3 cottages.
Living in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake is a parish comprising two villages located in South Oxfordshire, two miles south of Henley-on-Thames. It extends from the banks of the river Thames across the A4155 up to its boundaries with Binfield Heath Parish and Harpsden Parish.
The oldest part of the parish is the village of Shiplake Cross close to the 800 year old parish church of St Peter & Paul, Shiplake College and the local primary school. The Memorial Hall is a popular venue for a wide range of activities, including fitness and dance classes, meetings, exhibitions, concerts, drama productions and fundraising events.
There are many activities on the doorstep such as cycling, extensive walking, including through farmland, woodland and along the Thames Path, and horse-riding in the surrounding countryside. Shiplake Tennis & Social Club is located next to the Memorial Hall along with a very active Bowls Club.
There are good transport links. Shiplake railway station is approximately 1 mile away. Reading is approximately 5 miles away and has an excellent mainline station with regular trains into London Paddington approx 25 minutes with the Elizabeth Line (CrossRail) linking East and West London.
Schools
Shiplake Village Nursery for children from 2½ to primary school age.
Shiplake ce Primary School is just a short walk away (approx. 800m).
Gillotts School Henley-on-Thames - Comprehensive School for 11-16yr olds. Shiplake lies in its catchment area.
Henley College Sixth form college.
Private schools include Shiplake College Independent boarding and day school for boys aged 11 to 18 and girls from 16 to 18. Queen Anne's Caversham for girls aged 11 to 18.
Leisure
Henley Leisure Centre is located next to Gillotts School and has a swimming pool, sports hall, squash courts and a gym. River pursuits include Henley Sailing Club, local canoe clubs and various rowing clubs with the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta taking place each summer. There are marina facilities at Hambleden and Wargrave.
There are several golf clubs, including Henley Golf Club and Badgemore Park Golf Club.
Phyllis Court Club is a popular country club fronting the River Thames just downstream from Henley Bridge.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity, gas central heating
