5 bedroom detached house

Imposing property with panoramic views and River Thames frontage

Description

Substantially Edwardian, with earlier period origins, The Green Cottage offers versatile family accommodation, including an annexe, arranged over several floors. The reception rooms and the main bedrooms face west to take full advantage of the elevated view over the gardens, the River Thames and the countryside beyond. The main features include: double aspect main reception rooms with feature beams, leaded light windows and access to a substantial railed terrace with captivating views over Marsh Lock and the River Thames, impressive drawing room with fireplace, dining and sitting rooms, breakfast/morning room, kitchen with fitted units, oven and hob, principal bedroom with built in wardrobes and good sized en suite bathroom, impressive views across gardens and river, three further bedrooms with views, games room/library, the annexe offers flexible ancillary accommodation, separately heated, accessible both independently and from within the main house, as required. Outside an impressive railed terrace with double doors fronts the reception room and gives stepped access through mature planted grounds, to the driveway with ample gravel parking area. The pathway leads down to a lower terrace with outbuildings and on to a sizeable riverside lawn with mature planting and impressive plane trees. The River Thames frontage of 80 feet includes a licensed jetty with sheltered millstream access.

Location

Green Cottage is situated only one mile from the market town of Henley-on-Thames, home to the famous Royal Regatta. Henley offers a variety of shops, restaurants, galleries, a museum and a theatre. A range of water based activities and other leisure facilities, including riding and golf is accessible. The area is well served for schools, both state and private. The Henley branch line provides a train service to London Paddington, via Twyford,(from 50 minutes). The M4 (J8/9, 8 miles) and M40 (J4, 12 miles) provide access to London, Heathrow Airport and the wider motorway network .

Square Footage: 4,300 sq ft



Directions

From Henley-on-Thames proceed over Henley Bridge and turn right on the A321 to Wargrave. After approximately one mile, just after Marsh Mills House, bear right into a small side road and the main parking for The Green Cottage is on the right hand side directly opposite the house and overlooking the gardens.