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£2,450,0005 bedroom detached house for sale
Willow Lane, Wargrave, Reading, Berkshire, RG10
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Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
3647
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1800Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Riverside living
- Wonderful views up and down the river Thames
- Delightful cottage and summerhouse
- Hard tennis court
- 264 ft of river Thames frontage, wet cut and mooring
- EPC Rating = E
Stunning thatched property on the River Thames
Description
Elmwood is a stunning property, built circa 1920 as a riverside home with stunning views over the river. Of brick and timber construction it has painted render elevations with exposed timbers under a thatched roof. The house is full of character and charm with exposed timbers, open fireplaces and leaded light windows taking full advantage of the location and views across the river.
The accommodation is beautifully presented and arranged over three floors. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, a workshop with a door to the garden, a utility room, and a boiler room. The wide staircase in the entrance hall leads to the wonderful open plan living space on the first floor. The sitting room has a vaulted ceiling, a gas fire with an exposed brick surround with bookshelves to one side and exposed wall and ceiling timbers. It is triple aspect with views over the river. This opens to the dining area which has sliding doors to the large terrace, ideal for sitting and enjoying the beautiful location. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of floor and wall units, and appliances include a range cooker with extractor above and an integrated dishwasher. There is a study area and the principal bedroom is also on this floor. It has built-in wardrobes, vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, en suite bathroom and doors opening to the terrace with magnificent views over the river.
To the second floor there is built-in storage on the landing, three further bedrooms one with an en suite bathroom, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room.
Outside
The property is approached from Willow Lane via solid electric gates with entryphone system. These open to a gravel drive leading to the large parking area to the front of the house and double garage. To the front of the property is a hard tennis court and large studio with a charming gravel seating area to one side. The studio is an open plan space, timber clad with a pitched roof and sliding doors overlooking the garden and river beyond. It has an open fireplace and provides the perfect space for entertaining or working from home.
The garden is laid mainly to lawn and runs down to the water’s edge. There are borders planted with a variety of mature shrubs and perennials and this dreamy location has 264 feet of River Thames frontage. There is mooring and a wet cut for ease of access to the river.
This stunning property in an idyllic riverside location provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy leisure time to the full whilst being close to all the amenities this popular village has to offer.
Location
Elmood is fabulously situated on the River Thames in the heart of the historic Thameside village of Wargrave. This popular village has a thriving community with great facilities including two state schools and sports facilities include a tennis club, cricket club and bowls club. There is a variety of local shops including coffee shops and hairdressers and two pubs, the Bull and the riverside George and the Dragon.
The area is well served for independent schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Shiplake College and Queen Anne’s for girls in Caversham, and Rupert House Prep in Henley. There is a branch line station connecting to Henley and Twyford which has a mainline rail service to London, Paddington from 21 minutes and the City via the Elizabeth Line. The M4 J11 is within easy striking distance providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. There are a number of fine golf courses in the area including Castle Royle, Hennerton, Huntercombe and Henley. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding.
Square Footage: 3,647 sq ft
Acreage: 0.6 Acres
Directions
Leave Henley-on-Thames on the A4130 across the River Bridge, take the A321 towards Wargrave, continuing for approximately four miles. On reaching Wargrave, turn right into Willow Lane and follow the road. Elmwood can be found on the left hand side. Post code RG10 8LJ
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Description
Elmwood is a stunning property, built circa 1920 as a riverside home with stunning views over the river. Of brick and timber construction it has painted render elevations with exposed timbers under a thatched roof. The house is full of character and charm with exposed timbers, open fireplaces and leaded light windows taking full advantage of the location and views across the river.
The accommodation is beautifully presented and arranged over three floors. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, a workshop with a door to the garden, a utility room, and a boiler room. The wide staircase in the entrance hall leads to the wonderful open plan living space on the first floor. The sitting room has a vaulted ceiling, a gas fire with an exposed brick surround with bookshelves to one side and exposed wall and ceiling timbers. It is triple aspect with views over the river. This opens to the dining area which has sliding doors to the large terrace, ideal for sitting and enjoying the beautiful location. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of floor and wall units, and appliances include a range cooker with extractor above and an integrated dishwasher. There is a study area and the principal bedroom is also on this floor. It has built-in wardrobes, vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, en suite bathroom and doors opening to the terrace with magnificent views over the river.
To the second floor there is built-in storage on the landing, three further bedrooms one with an en suite bathroom, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room.
Outside
The property is approached from Willow Lane via solid electric gates with entryphone system. These open to a gravel drive leading to the large parking area to the front of the house and double garage. To the front of the property is a hard tennis court and large studio with a charming gravel seating area to one side. The studio is an open plan space, timber clad with a pitched roof and sliding doors overlooking the garden and river beyond. It has an open fireplace and provides the perfect space for entertaining or working from home.
The garden is laid mainly to lawn and runs down to the water’s edge. There are borders planted with a variety of mature shrubs and perennials and this dreamy location has 264 feet of River Thames frontage. There is mooring and a wet cut for ease of access to the river.
This stunning property in an idyllic riverside location provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy leisure time to the full whilst being close to all the amenities this popular village has to offer.
Location
Elmood is fabulously situated on the River Thames in the heart of the historic Thameside village of Wargrave. This popular village has a thriving community with great facilities including two state schools and sports facilities include a tennis club, cricket club and bowls club. There is a variety of local shops including coffee shops and hairdressers and two pubs, the Bull and the riverside George and the Dragon.
The area is well served for independent schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Shiplake College and Queen Anne’s for girls in Caversham, and Rupert House Prep in Henley. There is a branch line station connecting to Henley and Twyford which has a mainline rail service to London, Paddington from 21 minutes and the City via the Elizabeth Line. The M4 J11 is within easy striking distance providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. There are a number of fine golf courses in the area including Castle Royle, Hennerton, Huntercombe and Henley. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding.
Square Footage: 3,647 sq ft
Acreage: 0.6 Acres
Directions
Leave Henley-on-Thames on the A4130 across the River Bridge, take the A321 towards Wargrave, continuing for approximately four miles. On reaching Wargrave, turn right into Willow Lane and follow the road. Elmwood can be found on the left hand side. Post code RG10 8LJ
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