A stylish, contemporary and deceptively spacious five bedroom family home with the benefit of a fantastic self contained detached annex.

Description

Stanmere is a stylish five bedroom property which has been extensively extended and renovated in recent years. It offers superb contemporary accommodation which is arranged over three floors, beautifully presented and light and airy throughout.

The spacious reception hall with solid oak parquet floor has a sliding door opening to the kitchen/dining/family room which is very much the heart of the home and which benefits from zoned lighting. The kitchen is fitted with an elegant range of solid-oak units hand-built by Peck & Chisel, including an integrated fridge and freezer, alongside a large island housing the dishwasher, wine fridge and the sink with Perrin and Rowe taps, including a boiling water tap. There is also sufficient space for a freestanding range cooker with extractor above. This generous space has a porcelain tiled floor, feature exposed brick wall and a wall of bi-fold doors opening to the south facing garden terrace. There is ample space for a dining and sitting areas: perfect for the familyto congregate and for entertaining. Off the kitchen is a useful boot room with access to outside and a separate utility room, both with porcelain tiled flooring. Also from the reception hall is a double aspect sitting room with a fireplace housing a wood burning stove and a separate snug with solid oak parquet floor and window overlooking the front garden.

The wonderful principal bedroom is situated on the second floor and comprises a bedroom with sitting area taking full advantage of the view from the Velux windows and single balcony, an en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower and a dressing room with built-in wardobes. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, two with ensuite shower rooms, and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from CAT-6 wiring and underfloor heating on the ground floor.

OUTSIDE
Stanmere is approached from the road onto a gravel driveway with parking for several cars and a useful car charging socket. To the rear is a spacious south facing terrace, steps lead down to the large garden which is laid mainly to lawn and private, with mature shrubs and trees to all boundaries. Privately situated at the rear of the garden is the detached, self-contained oak framed annex which comprises an open plan living and kitchen area with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers, a double bedroom and separate shower room. In all the plot is 0.42 of an acre and gives this fabulous house a great balance of a property approaching 3,900 sq ft with excellent outside space.

Location

Stanmere is wonderfully situated in the hamlet of Peppard Common which has a lovely cricket pitch, village shop and miles of walking opportunities in the nearby countryside. The village of Sonning Common, just 2 miles distant, has local shops and there are country pubs with restaurants in Peppard (the Greyhound) and nearby Stoke Row (the Crooked Billet and Cherry Tree). The nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading both have extensive shopping, recreational and educationalfacilities and there is a regular, fast train service from Reading giving easyaccess to London Paddington (in 25 minutes) via the Elizabeth Line.The M4 and M40 motorways provide good motorway links and accessto Heathrow Airport. There is an excellent range of schools in the area including the Oratory, Shiplake and Queen Annes and a bus stop for the
Abingdon and other schools is approx. 400 yards from the house.

Square Footage: 3,198 sq ft


Acreage: 0.42 Acres

Directions

Directions (RG9 5JE)
Proceed out of Henley up Gravel Hill, passing Badgemore Golf
Club on your right at the top of the hill. Continue for approx 2 miles, crossing Greys Green (cricket pitch on the right) and then on to the T junction. Turn left towards Peppard Common, passing over the common and following the B481 until you can take a right hand turn onto Gallowstree Road signposted to Gallowstree Common and following the road until you get to the crossroads. Turn left at the crossroads onto Stoke Row Road and Stanmere will be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. CAT6 wiring. Individually zoned underfloor heating downstairs.

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills