Delightful period property in prime residential location.

Description

Haileywood Lodge is a fine detached property with Victorian origins which has been extended and modernised over the years. The house sits in a generous plot and is surrounded by mature gardens with hedges giving privacy and security. Principal rooms are well proportioned with high ceilings and being double or triple aspect have a feeling of light and space. The property offers flexible family accommodation which is beautifully presented throughout.

The elegant drawing room is triple aspect with an open fireplace housing a wood burning stove and it has a pair of triple bi-folding doors opening to the terrace and garden beyond. The lovely music room is double aspect with a pretty feature fireplace and stripped wood floor. From the reception hall is the dining room off which is a cosy snug. The beautiful handmade, bespoke kitchen by Griggs and Mackay is arranged around a central island and breakfast bar. It has a 5 oven Aga and integrated appliances including a Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and there is a separate utility room with storage and additional access to the garden.

To the first floor the large principal bedroom has a generous en suite shower room and double doors opening to a balcony taking full advantage of the south facing views. There are four further bedrooms, family bathroom and shower room.


Outside
Haileywood Lodge is approached from Woodlands Road via electronically controlled solid wooden gates opening to a gravel drive that sweeps to the front of the house and detached annexe comprising games room, single garage and separate WC. There is ample parking for several cars. Mature hedging and trees lie to the boundaries providing shelter and seclusion with pretty flowerbeds planted with a variety of perennial plants and shrubs. Accessed from the drawing room is a large, paved terrace providing the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining overlooking the rear garden which is laid mainly to lawn sweeping down to the southern boundary. There are well planted flowerbeds and the many trees include a magnificent cedar, birch, oak and eucalyptus. From the southern boundary there are wonderful views over the adjoining farmland. In all the garden extends to about three quarters of an acre.

Location

Haileywood Lodge is situated in sought-after Woodlands Road, which lies between Harpsden and Shiplake. Nearby Shiplake station has a train service to London Paddington from 42 minutes and further stations can be found at Henley-on-Thames and Reading (Paddington from 28 minutes) and Elizabeth Line to the City. The towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading have extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities and well-known Shiplake College is nearby. The M4 J8/9 is approximately 11 miles distant connecting with the motorway network to the M25 and London Heathrow. There are delightful walks through Harpsden Woods just a few hundred yards from the property and Henley golf course is just a mile distant.

Square Footage: 3,121 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames follow the signs for Reading (A4155). Just past the Shiplake war memorial green on the left, take the right turn into Woodlands Road. Continue for about 200 yards and Haileywood Lodge will be found on the left. Post code: RG9 4AA

Additional Info

Haileywood Lodge is approached from Woodlands Road via electronically controlled solid wooden gates opening to a gravel drive that sweeps to the front of the house and detached games room, providing ample parking for several cars. Mature hedging and trees lie to the boundaries providing shelter and seclusion with pretty flowerbeds planted with a variety of perennial plants and shrubs. Accessed from the drawing room is a large, paved terrace providing the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining overlooking the rear garden which is laid mainly to lawn sweeping down to the southern boundary. There are well planted flowerbeds and the many trees include a magnificent cedar, birch, oak and maple. From the southern boundary there are wonderful views over the adjoining farmland. In all the garden extends to about three quarters of an acre.