4 bedroom detached house

A charming and deceptively spacious home with River Thames frontage, a wet dock, 120ft mooring and a boathouse.

Description

Newlyn is a charming property with a clever layout which works perfectly within the plot and takes full advantage of the fabulous riverside location. It has been extended and renovated over the years and now provides over 3,200 sq ft of flexible living accommodation which is beautifully presented throughout.

Light floods into the reception hall via glazed panels to either side of the front door which opens to a raised wooden dias and hallway. The study overlooks the side garden and has doors opening to a paved terrace. The kitchen has a range of wall and floor units and a central island. Built-in Miele appliances include a double oven, combination microwave oven, coffee machine, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and induction hob with extractor above. The room opens to and lovely dining area with fully glazed windows overlooking the riverside garden and sliding doors to the side opening to the decked terrace. The sitting room is a beautiful, well-proportioned room with bookshelves built-in either side of the open fireplace, oak flooring and doors opening to the wonderful south facing deck with views overlooking the riverside garden and river beyond.

To the first floor is the principal bedroom suite with an en suite WC, shower and washbasin, sitting room area and bedroom with doors opening to a large decked balcony which provides a wonderful space overlooking the garden with far reaching views across the River Thames to fields beyond. There is a second first floor bedroom with built-in cupboards and a family bathroom with bath and shower.

Accessed on the ground floor from the main house is a spacious bedroom/gym with wood flooring and built-in cupboards. There is a separate bathroom and stairs climb to the third bedroom which is light and spacious being triple aspect. This room has separate access to outside making it perfect guest accommodation. The house and boathouse also benefits throughout from a Sonus sound system.

Newlyn is accessed from the Warren directly to a paved parking area for several cars to the front of the double garage. The gated entrance leads down to the front door where there is a small courtyard with hedging, a small tree and climbers. A gate opens to a pathway along the side of the property to the garden. This is a beautifully landscaped space with a curved pathway leading between areas of lawn down to the riverside where there is direct River Thames frontage, wet dock and mooring. A large, south facing decked terrace is accessed from the dining and sitting rooms and provides the perfect space to enjoy the gardens and river beyond. The borders throughout are planted with a variety of plants, shrubs and mature trees include a weeping willow at the water’s edge.

The boathouse is on a separate title and is accessed via double wooden gates to the side of the garage, opening to a pathway down the side of the property and on to its location near the river. To the ground floor is a boat shed with double doors opening towards the river, a separate shower room and sauna and stairs to the first floor. This floor has a spacious attic room, large open plan kitchen and living area and bifold doors open to a large balcony overlooking the river. The Boathouse is thoroughly insulated and benefits from central heating.

Location

Newlyn is quietly situated in The Warren, a prestigious road running parallel to the River Thames in Caversham. Caversham is a popular village with an assortment of coffee shops and restaurants, local shops and a Waitrose supermarket. It is extremely convenient for the centre of Reading where there are more extensive facilities and excellent road and rail connections (London Paddington from 25 minutes) and the Elizabeth Line to the City. Via the A329(M) spur link there is fast access to the M4 at J10 providing a gateway to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. The nearby towns of Henley, Marlow, Maidenhead, and Windsor provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities. The area is well served for schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Kendrick, Wellington, The Abbey School for girls and Queen Anne’s in Caversham. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding. Racing may be enjoyed at Windsor and Newbury and there are extensive boating facilities available on the River Thames to which there is direct access from the property.

Square Footage: 3,261 sq ft



Directions

From M4 J11, take the A33 towards Reading following signs for Caversham, Henley and Oxford. Continue over Caversham Bridge staying in the left hand lane. At the traffic lights filter left on the A4074 (signposted to Woodcote and Oxford) and continue up St. Peter’s Hill. After about a quarter of a mile, passing the church on the left, turn left into The Warren. Continue for 0/5 mile and the parking area at the front of the garage for Newlyn will be found on the left. Postcode RG4 7TQ.