4 bedroom detached house

Knight Frank are delighted to offer this delightful family home that is situated in a quiet lane in the wonderful Chiltern countryside. Chessal Shaw is a modern home with spacious accommodation set in a south-facing garden.

The property comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, a spacious kitchen with utility and a conservatory. It also benefits from a separate annexe with a sitting room/bedroom, kitchenette and shower room.

Upon entering the house you enter into the spacious hallway with an attractive roof lantern providing lots of natural light, and doors radiating to the reception rooms and a separate W.C. The principal reception rooms include a spacious quadruple-aspect sitting room with an open fireplace, wood burning stove and doors leading on to the veranda. A separate dining room has two windows allowing natural light to fill the room. The hallway also leads into the family room with an open fireplace and large windows and patio doors opening on to the rear terrace. The spacious kitchen is fitted with wall and floor units and a selection of integrated appliances, including an oven, hob and a dishwasher, there is also an AGA; from the kitchen is a delightful conservatory with ample space for a dining table and chairs; French doors open on to the rear terrace and magnificent views over the garden. To one side of the kitchen is access to the utility room with plenty of storage and space for a washing machine and fridges.

Stairs rise to the first floor on to a galleried landing area with a large arched window allowing natural light to fill the stairwell. The triple aspect principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes, a large window to take full advantage of natural light and views over the garden, and an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and all with fitted cupboards, and a separate family bathroom. From the landing is access to an airing cupboard and a separate storage cupboard.

The gardens are a highlight of the property with wonderful views across to woodland and the Chiltern countryside. To the front of the property is a gravel driveway with parking for several cars and access to the garage and bordered by mature hedges.
The rear garden is south facing with a large paved terrace, accessed from the kitchen/conservatory and family room, with a pergola and vine providing shade from the sun, a superb space for al fresco entertaining. A decked veranda is accessed from the sitting room and family room, this lovely raised area is ideal to enjoy the amazing views. From the terrace steps lead up to the swimming pool area which is bordered by trellis and climbing shrubs, giving a sense of privacy from the rest of the garden. Steps lead to the rear of the pool area where the separate annexe can be found with its own garden and gated access.

Below the terrace is a large lawned area bordered by a mixture of mature trees, hedging and fencing. To one side, behind hedging is a useful garden utility area with a woodshed, compost bins and a greenhouse. At the bottom of the garden is a gate allowing access over the neighbouring field and the many local footpaths through the woodland and countryside. The garden also has a workshop and access to additional parking with secure gates. The whole garden has discreet dog proof fencing.

The property has a comprehensive range of solar panels providing hot water and electricity; it also provides a Feed-in-Tariff four times a year. The swimming pool can also be heated by the solar panels. There is mains electricity and water, private drainage and oil fired central heating. High speed fibre broadband is also available.

Tucked away in Newnham Hill close to Witheridge Hill, Chessal Shaw occupies a glorious secluded setting on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the popular market town of Henley on Thames. This charming family home offers a unique position surrounded by countryside yet within easy distance of Central London.

A short distance away is the popular village of Stoke Row which is well served by a village shop, post office, garage, primary school and two excellent gastro pubs. More comprehensive shops and amenities can be found in Henley, Reading or Oxford.
Stoke Row also provides excellent sporting facilities including a cricket pitch, cricket nets, tennis courts and a pavilion. The general area offers delightful countryside walks and bridleways stretching for many miles into the Chiltern Hills.