House For Sale £440,000
Friday Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9

The front elevation features traditional red brick beneath a Tudor facade, with carved stone steps leading up to the glazed front door. The door opens from Friday Street into the living accommodation.

The sitting area is light with large windows to the front, with modern plantation shutters providing privacy. Carpeted, with up-lighters and high ceilings, there is space for a sofa and several armchairs, recessed shelving and a built-in storage cupboard. The space is open to the kitchen.

The modern kitchen area has exposed timber pillars and plantation shutters to the front windows. There is a good range of recently-fitted contemporary wall and base units with concealed lighting under. A single drainer sink unit with tiled splash back, an AEG 4-ring induction hob with AEG fan-assisted oven under with a NEFF extractor hood with light. Integrated appliances include a washing machine and an AEG fridge and freezer. Wood laminate flooring.

A few carpeted stairs with a banister lead up to the principal bedroom, which has a window overlooking the courtyard garden. There is a double built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors and space for a double bed and a chest of drawers. A sliding door and a step up opens into the shower room.

The shower room has a fully tiled floor and walls, with a large double-length shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and hand wand. A low level w.c., a wash hand basin with cabinet under and mirror over, with a strip light and a shaver socket. There is a shelved cupboard, a heated towel rail and extractor fan. A further door and stairs lead back down to the kitchen.

Bedroom 2 is approached via carpeted stairs that lead down from the sitting room, with shelves and a storage cupboard. This room is a small double/large single with space for a bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. A door opens to the courtyard garden.

Outside

The south-facing private courtyard garden provides secluded space for outdoor seating and secure storage. The area is paved with a lych gate and secure timber door leading to Queen Street, ideal for bringing a bicycle off the road.

Please note: CASH BUYERS PREFERRED

Estimated rental - £1,475 pcm

Living in Friday Street

Friday Street is a quiet street, a stone's throw from the main shopping area of the town. This area of Henley has many artisan shops including the Willow Basket, a popular take away and The Anchor pub. At the bottom of Friday Street is the River Thames with a short walk to the Regatta course and 5 minute walk to Henley railway station.

For those who want to be close to all amenities, this home is just a 5 minute walk from the town square, which holds a bustling market every Thursday and has many cafes and restaurants.

Henley-on-Thames has a good range of local shops, pubs, restaurants, a three-screen cinema and the 200-year-old Kenton Theatre. The world-famous Henley Royal Regatta takes place in July, followed by the Henley Festival of Arts, the Rewind Festival in August and the Henley Literary Festival, which takes place every September/October. Phyllis Court country club is situated on the river and is a great place to socialise.

The commuter is well provided for with Henley Station just a short walk away, providing a regular train service to London Paddington via Twyford mainline station and Elizabeth Line.

Reading – 7 miles

Maidenhead M4 Junction 8/9 – 11 miles

London Heathrow – 25 miles

London West End – 36 miles

Leisure

The River Thames offers various activities and as you would expect Henley has many local rowing clubs. There is a local paddle boarding club, canoe club, as well as a dingy sailing club at Wargrave. Marina facilities are found at Henley, Hambleden and Wargrave. Local golf clubs at Henley Golf Club and Badgemore Park Golf Club. Other local sports clubs include cricket, rugby, hockey, football and lawn tennis. There is superb walking, cycling and horse riding in the Chiltern Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty or along the River Thames. 

Trains and buses operate to Reading which offers excellent shopping at the Oracle Shopping Centre. Recreational facilities include the Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Club, horse racing at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury and and a number of Polo teams.

Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council

Council Tax Band C

Services Mains electricity, water and drainage

Lease 116 years remaining (125 years from and including 10 December 2014)

Charges Ground Rent - £250.00 p/a