A beautifully modernised 15th Century Grade II listed townhouse upgraded to the highest standard within 2 minutes walk of the town Centre. The property has four reception rooms and five bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. Plus a 1 bedroom flat and a home office studio in the walled garden. The garden is beautifully designed and faces southwest. There is a generous garage in addition the property qualifies for residents' parking.

Situation - The Old Bell House is situated in Northfield End amongst other period properties and within moments of the town centre with its excellent shopping and cultural facilities which include small independent shops as well as bigger names, a weekly market, multi screen cinema and a theatre. The River Thames is a level walk away.

Henley-on-Thames is an attractive and vibrant market town situated in beautiful and unspoilt countryside approximately 35 miles west of London. The town is world famous for the annual Royal Regatta held in July and hosts a renowned arts and music festival every summer. Henley, Huntercombe, Temple and Badgemore golf clubs are all close by and there is excellent walking beside the river and in the nearby Chiltern Hills. There is a good range of state and independent schools in the area.

The M4 and the M40 with links to the M25 are both within 10 miles and Henley Station provides a service to London, Paddington (from 45 mins) and to the City and West End via the new Elizabeth Line. Oxford. High Wycombe and Reading are easily accessible by road, rail and bus service.

Description - It is rare to find a character property of this quality and size with an enclosed south-west facing walled garden and so well placed for the town centre. Old Bell House is Grade II Listed and is believed to date back to the 15th century with an elegant Georgian façade added later with delightful arched Palladian windows and featured in Pevsner's Architectural Guide.

The house has connections with the Civil War when Rupert of the Rhine is reputed to have held a council in the property. The cellars lead to a network of underground tunnels (now filled in) that led to the Old Bell Pub and the river.

The property is spacious with exposed timbers and open fireplaces and has charming rooms with good head height arranged over three floors and includes a one-bedroom self-contained flat that can easily be incorporated into the main house. There is a bespoke contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with lantern light roof, limestone floors and doors onto the York stone terrace and into the garden which has established borders, shrubs and trees and a brick-built Studio/Office. The property has a generous garage and qualifies for residents' parking.

Garden - It is unusual to find a garden of this size within the town. It is secluded, south facing, and surrounded by high brick walls. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has richly planted herbaceous borders with mature roses and filled with perennials. The drawing room and conservatory have direct access to the garden and the stone terrace. Discreetly tucked away at the end of the garden is the architect designed triangular garden studio, ideal for a home office or gym.

Viewing - Viewing by appointment with Sole agents, Robinson Sherston[use Contact Agent Button]
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Directions - Post Code RG9 2JG
At the top of Hart Street with the river bridge behind you turn right into Bell Street and continue past the turning into New Street. Old Bell House will be found on the left just before the roundabout at Northfield End

Services And Council Tax - Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage

South Oxfordshire Council
Council Tax band
House - Band G - £3575.70 2022/23
Flat - Band A - £1430.28 2022/23


Council offices
135 Eastern Avenue
Milton Park
Abingdon
OX14 4SB

EPC - Exempt as the house is Grade II listed

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