Charming brick and flint cottage in a tucked away setting.

Description

Dating back, it is believed, to 1840s, Appletree Cottage is a very attractive brick and flint cottage which has been extended and renovated in recent years. It now offers light and spacious accommodation which is beautifully presented throughout.

The main sitting room is a charming space with a large inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and double doors opening to the conservatory to the rear. This is currently used as a dining room and has a lovely outlook over the rear garden. The family room, overlooking the front garden, is double aspect and also has exposed ceiling timbers and inglenook fireplace. Doors from both rooms give access to the lovely light kitchen which has a range of floor standing painted units around a central island, and a red Aga. Other built-in appliances include an oven, induction hob with extractor over, and a dishwasher. The ground floor accommodation is wonderfully flexible and the dining room, with doors opening to the rear garden, is currently used as a gym, off which is a study and second staircase..

To the first floor the principal bedroom is a good size with built-in wardrobes, large cupboard and a well-appointed en suite bathroom . Also accessed from the main staircase are two further bedrooms and family shower room. The guest bedroom is accessed via the second staircase and has an en suite shower room.

Outside
The property is approached via a shared gravel driveway opening to a parking area and garage offering tandem parking for two cars. A gravel path leads to the house where the delightful front garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and hedging planted to the boundaries and flowerbeds overflow with perennial plants and shrubs. The rear garden is accessed from the conservatory and dining room with doors opening to an area of terrace and lawn edged with shrubs and trees. There is a summerhouse with power and light providing the opportunity to work from home and to one side is a south facing circular terrace and seating area. The perfect spot to enjoy the delights of this pretty house and its lovely setting.

Location

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the picturesque hamlet of Highmoor, one mile to the north is the village of Nettlebed, with antique shops, a local deli and bakery, the Cheese Shed and the well regarded White Hart Hotel and restaurant. More extensive shopping, restaurants/pubs and leisure facilities can be found in nearby Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford and Reading. Reading has a mainline station with a fast rail service to London Paddington (from 28 minutes) as well as the Elizabeth Line connecting to the City. There are excellent state and private schools in the area, together with a number of fine golf courses. The beautiful Chiltern hills offer miles of tracks and bridleways for walking, cycling and riding. Boating facilities are available on the River Thames.

Square Footage: 2,452 sq ft



Directions

From Henley-on-Thames take the Fairmile (A4130) in the direction of Oxford and, after approximately 4 miles, at the mini-roundabout just before Nettlebed, turn left signposted to Peppard Common and Reading (B491.) Continue on this road and after approximately ??? mile, the shared driveway to Appletree Cottage is on the right just after Greenman Cottages. Post code RG9 5 DH.