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4 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 reception rooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 1.00 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Detached
- Fishing
- Garden
- Riverside
This lovely house, originally Lord Hambleden's dry boathouse, built 45 years ago, has been lovingly renovated and extended by the present owners with meticulous attention to detail. The integrity of the original design has been thoughtfully maintained, whilst substantially extending its footprint and creating a warm, welcoming, and light filled home. The extended part of the house is Cheshire cladding giving a nod to its previous use.
The Gothic arch detailing to the front door and internal glazed doors mirror the design of the loggia from the original boathouse. This is also replicated in the full height maple doors in the kitchen, creating a pleasing continuity of shape and design.
The stunning kitchen/breakfast and living room has bi-fold doors spanning two sides of this generously proportioned room, with apex glazed panels above. This maximises the ability for inside/outside living and entertaining space and makes the most of the spectacular views beyond. The bespoke kitchen has painted wooden units under granite worktops, with feature full height maple doors to the fridge and freezer. All appliances are Miele and include a full height wine fridge, fridge/freezer, second fridge, dishwasher, microwave, oven, and induction hob. A large central island has a breakfast bar at one end. There is also a two door AGA. The living end of this room has a wood burning stove set within a striking stone fireplace surround with bespoke bookshelves to two walls.
Situation
Tucked away behind high mellow red brick walls and tall wooden gates, Ferry Cottage sits high on the banks of the River Thames, the ultimate antidote to the hustle and bustle of 21st Century living. A truly magical setting with spectacular, far-reaching views. There are a myriad of footpaths and trails to enjoy from the house, in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including to Hambleden village.
Transport links are excellent. There are rail links from Shiplake and Reading. With the Elizabeth Line now open, there is a direct line from Reading to the City of London. The M4 and M40 corridors are nearby and Heathrow is about 26 miles away.
There is a wide choice of schools within easy reach including Shiplake College, St Marys Prep School, Queen Anne's, Wellington College, Eton, Charterhouse, Marlborough College, Downe House, Harrow and Tudor Hall. Gillotts Academy School is just under five miles away in Henley and there is Sir William Borlase school nearby in Marlow.
Hambleden village has a shop and post office, pub, 14th Century church and village hall. This picturesque village, with its brick and flint cottages, is mentioned in the Domesday Book and has often been used as a film location.
Everyday shopping requirements are well served by the beautiful and historic market towns of Henley-on-Thames and Marlow, just three and five miles away respectively. Both have weekly markets, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, cafés and independent shops. Tom Kerridge's two Michelin starred, The Hand and Flowers, is under five miles away.
The prestigious Phyllis Court Members Club is under three miles away with tennis, swimming, gym, studio and dining facilities. Henley, home to the Olympic triumphant Leander Rowing Club, boasts two rowing clubs, a rugby club and two tennis clubs.
Distances
Central London 40 miles
Heathrow (Terminal 2) 26 miles
Reading station (London Paddington from 24 mins) 11 miles
Shiplake station (London Paddington from 41 mins via Twyford) 5 miles
M40 Junction 4 8 miles.
(Distances and times approximate).
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