House For Sale £1,500,000
Handsome double-fronted period home set in the heart of the town.
Description
Market Cottage is a charming double-fronted period home located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames and is within close proximity to all local amenities. The attractive grade II listed home is being presented to the market for the first time in over 20 years and is originally from the c.16th century. The property has since been upgraded and extended to offer a lovely home in this enviable location.
The property currently has two separate entrances with the original door leading to one of two reception rooms on the ground floor. The sitting and dining rooms are generous and are separated by a central, double-sided fireplace. Both rooms have great scale with high ceilings, large sash windows and original exposed beams.
To the rear of the property is the extensive kitchen/breakfast room which covers the whole width of the home and offers an abundance of living space, measuring in excess of c.38ft wide. The kitchen provides plentiful storage, integrated appliances and work surfaces for preparation with a large benchtop. The extended kitchen also includes three sets of doors and Velux windows to provide an abundance of natural light. The ground floor is completed with a cloakroom and a cellar on the lower floor which could be converted to additional living space subject to planning permission consent.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, including the larger principal bedroom. The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room, fitted integral wardrobes and a view of St. Mary's Church looking down towards the market square. A further family bathroom sits adjacent to the stairs which lead to the fourth bedroom on the second floor.
Outside, the rear garden is low-maintenance with a raised patio, walled borders and is planted with shrubs and small tress.
A separate garage is available to the rear of the property with access provided under an archway next to number 6. Parking is available in the garage for a small car, with parking on the street also available on a first come first serve basis.
Location
The property is centrally located in Henley-on-Thames town centre with all major amenities including a fine variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. West Street is tucked away behind the town hall and is within close proximity to all local amenities. The street is home to the ‘Row Barge’ public house and has direct access to The Hart & Bell doctors surgery’s.
More comprehensive facilities can be found in nearby Reading and Maidenhead. Henley Station provides a link to the mainline railway stations in Reading and Twyford with a fast service to London, Paddington and Crossrail.
The M4 (J8/9) and M40 (J4) are accessible via the A404 approximately 6 miles distant providing access to Heathrow and the motorway network.
There are schools of excellent repute in the area and sporting facilities include golf at a number of local courses and boating on the River Thames.
Square Footage: 1,970 sq ft
Directions
On approaching Henley-on-Thames over the bridge, continue straight on into Hart Street. At the traffic lights proceed straight across and onto the Market Place. Carry on up the hill and turn right into Hop Gardens and then immediately right into West Street. Follow the lane down and Market Cottage will be found towards the bottom of the hill on the left hand side.
Description
Market Cottage is a charming double-fronted period home located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames and is within close proximity to all local amenities. The attractive grade II listed home is being presented to the market for the first time in over 20 years and is originally from the c.16th century. The property has since been upgraded and extended to offer a lovely home in this enviable location.
The property currently has two separate entrances with the original door leading to one of two reception rooms on the ground floor. The sitting and dining rooms are generous and are separated by a central, double-sided fireplace. Both rooms have great scale with high ceilings, large sash windows and original exposed beams.
To the rear of the property is the extensive kitchen/breakfast room which covers the whole width of the home and offers an abundance of living space, measuring in excess of c.38ft wide. The kitchen provides plentiful storage, integrated appliances and work surfaces for preparation with a large benchtop. The extended kitchen also includes three sets of doors and Velux windows to provide an abundance of natural light. The ground floor is completed with a cloakroom and a cellar on the lower floor which could be converted to additional living space subject to planning permission consent.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, including the larger principal bedroom. The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room, fitted integral wardrobes and a view of St. Mary's Church looking down towards the market square. A further family bathroom sits adjacent to the stairs which lead to the fourth bedroom on the second floor.
Outside, the rear garden is low-maintenance with a raised patio, walled borders and is planted with shrubs and small tress.
A separate garage is available to the rear of the property with access provided under an archway next to number 6. Parking is available in the garage for a small car, with parking on the street also available on a first come first serve basis.
Location
The property is centrally located in Henley-on-Thames town centre with all major amenities including a fine variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. West Street is tucked away behind the town hall and is within close proximity to all local amenities. The street is home to the ‘Row Barge’ public house and has direct access to The Hart & Bell doctors surgery’s.
More comprehensive facilities can be found in nearby Reading and Maidenhead. Henley Station provides a link to the mainline railway stations in Reading and Twyford with a fast service to London, Paddington and Crossrail.
The M4 (J8/9) and M40 (J4) are accessible via the A404 approximately 6 miles distant providing access to Heathrow and the motorway network.
There are schools of excellent repute in the area and sporting facilities include golf at a number of local courses and boating on the River Thames.
Square Footage: 1,970 sq ft
Directions
On approaching Henley-on-Thames over the bridge, continue straight on into Hart Street. At the traffic lights proceed straight across and onto the Market Place. Carry on up the hill and turn right into Hop Gardens and then immediately right into West Street. Follow the lane down and Market Cottage will be found towards the bottom of the hill on the left hand side.
