Floorplan
Map5 bedroom detached house
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Chain-free
Sold STC
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
2777
EPC rating: D
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Delightful extended period family home
- Highly sought after village location
- Nestled in ground of 0.6 an acre
- Ample parking and detached garage with annex
- No onward chain
- EPC Rating = D
A delightful cottage, located in the sought after village of Binfield Heath, nestled in 0.6 of an acre.
Description
Nestled in the tranquil village of Binfield Heath, Orchard Cottage is a spacious family home which offers a perfect blend of countryside living and modern comfort.
A bright and airy entrance hall leads into the open-plan kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units, central island and gas-fired AGA oven with an integral gas/electric module. There are views of the garden through bifold doors that lead to a decked area perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Off the kitchen there is a separate utility room with roomy storage cupboards.
The large sitting room is on the other side of the house, with patio doors out to the garden. The room features a cosy seating area with a log burner at one end and a dining area and second seating area at the other, French doors lead to a bright conservatory. To the front of the house, there is a generously sized double aspect family room flooded with natural light, with a glazed door leading out into the garden. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom leading from the hallway.
On the first floor are four spacious bedrooms, three of which have good-sized fitted wardrobes. There is also a large family bathroom with shower as well as an additional shower room serving the master bedroom.
Outside
A gravel driveway leads to the house, offering ample off street parking for several vehicles. There is a detached garage which was converted about 20 years ago to provide living accommodation. On the ground floor is a well equipped kitchen and a shower room. Stairs lead up to a first floor bedroom and living area.
The large garden wraps around the cottage, offering plenty of room for children to play and for outdoor entertaining. It is mainly screened by mature trees and hedges, offering a high degree of privacy, A post and rail fence provides open views over fields and woodland on the conservatory side of the property. In all, Orchard Cottage nestles in approximately 0.6 of an acre.
Location
Orchard Cottage is situated in the sought after village of Binfield Heath which has many local amenities including a shop/post office, a children’s playground and a very popular village pub The Bottle & Glass. The Cottage is surrounded by unspoiled countryside with many local walks through fields and woodland.
More extensive shopping, educational and leisure facilities can be found at the nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading.
Reading Station provides fast access to London Paddington from 25 minutes and the Elizabeth Line for the City. There are local rail connections and parking at Shiplake Station, approximately 3 miles away .
M4 J10 is approximately 8 miles away providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country.
Orchard Cottage is within the catchment area of excellent local schools Shiplake C of E primary (Good) and Gillotts (Outstanding) with an extensive range of private schools nearby catering for all ages. Grammar schools in Buckinghamshire provide another educational choice. There are a number of fine golf courses around Henley-on-Thames, including Henley and Huntercombe. The nearby countryside offers miles of cycling, walking and riding. Racing may be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury and there are extensive boating facilities available on the River Thames.
Square Footage: 2,777 sq ft
Acreage: 0.6 Acres
Directions
From Henley-on-Thames follow the signs for Reading on the A4155. Continue on this road for approximately 2.5 miles passing the Shiplake War Memorial and a little further on take the right turn into Memorial Avenue signposted to Binfield Heath. At the next junction turn right into Plough Lane and pass the Orwells restaurant on the left. Pass the village shop on the left and turn next right into Common Lane. Continue along Common Lane and Orchard Cottage will be found towards the end on the left.
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Additional Info
Agents note: A new house is nearing completion, due February 2025 to the front of the existing plot.
Description
Nestled in the tranquil village of Binfield Heath, Orchard Cottage is a spacious family home which offers a perfect blend of countryside living and modern comfort.
A bright and airy entrance hall leads into the open-plan kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units, central island and gas-fired AGA oven with an integral gas/electric module. There are views of the garden through bifold doors that lead to a decked area perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Off the kitchen there is a separate utility room with roomy storage cupboards.
The large sitting room is on the other side of the house, with patio doors out to the garden. The room features a cosy seating area with a log burner at one end and a dining area and second seating area at the other, French doors lead to a bright conservatory. To the front of the house, there is a generously sized double aspect family room flooded with natural light, with a glazed door leading out into the garden. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom leading from the hallway.
On the first floor are four spacious bedrooms, three of which have good-sized fitted wardrobes. There is also a large family bathroom with shower as well as an additional shower room serving the master bedroom.
Outside
A gravel driveway leads to the house, offering ample off street parking for several vehicles. There is a detached garage which was converted about 20 years ago to provide living accommodation. On the ground floor is a well equipped kitchen and a shower room. Stairs lead up to a first floor bedroom and living area.
The large garden wraps around the cottage, offering plenty of room for children to play and for outdoor entertaining. It is mainly screened by mature trees and hedges, offering a high degree of privacy, A post and rail fence provides open views over fields and woodland on the conservatory side of the property. In all, Orchard Cottage nestles in approximately 0.6 of an acre.
Location
Orchard Cottage is situated in the sought after village of Binfield Heath which has many local amenities including a shop/post office, a children’s playground and a very popular village pub The Bottle & Glass. The Cottage is surrounded by unspoiled countryside with many local walks through fields and woodland.
More extensive shopping, educational and leisure facilities can be found at the nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading.
Reading Station provides fast access to London Paddington from 25 minutes and the Elizabeth Line for the City. There are local rail connections and parking at Shiplake Station, approximately 3 miles away .
M4 J10 is approximately 8 miles away providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country.
Orchard Cottage is within the catchment area of excellent local schools Shiplake C of E primary (Good) and Gillotts (Outstanding) with an extensive range of private schools nearby catering for all ages. Grammar schools in Buckinghamshire provide another educational choice. There are a number of fine golf courses around Henley-on-Thames, including Henley and Huntercombe. The nearby countryside offers miles of cycling, walking and riding. Racing may be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury and there are extensive boating facilities available on the River Thames.
Square Footage: 2,777 sq ft
Acreage: 0.6 Acres
Directions
From Henley-on-Thames follow the signs for Reading on the A4155. Continue on this road for approximately 2.5 miles passing the Shiplake War Memorial and a little further on take the right turn into Memorial Avenue signposted to Binfield Heath. At the next junction turn right into Plough Lane and pass the Orwells restaurant on the left. Pass the village shop on the left and turn next right into Common Lane. Continue along Common Lane and Orchard Cottage will be found towards the end on the left.
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Additional Info
Agents note: A new house is nearing completion, due February 2025 to the front of the existing plot.
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