5 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful family home set in 10 acres, enjoying idyllic countryside views while remaining just moments from Henley‑on‑Thames.

Originally a Victorian farmworkers cottage and situated in grounds of approximately 10 acres, the property — which also benefits from an annexe — has recently been refurbished to provide a lovely mixture of period and stylish modern features.

On entering the house, through double oak front doors, the hall leads to a study, the kitchen, and a superb triple-aspect drawing room. The drawing room has doors opening onto the garden and a lovely open fireplace with a stone surround.

The kitchen is light and airy, with a range of fitted units arranged around a central island featuring a waterfall work surface and breakfast bar. It features top-tier integrated appliances designed for modern culinary living, along with a well‑serviced Aga. The sink area offers a view of the garden and the fields beyond. The kitchen also includes a useful pantry and additional storage cupboards.

The laundry room is located off the kitchen, featuring fitted units and a door to the outside. Another door from the kitchen leads to a spacious, double-aspect dining room with an open fireplace and doors to the front terrace. A separate room off the kitchen houses further larder cupboards, a coffee station and a Miele fridge/freezer, leading through to an inviting conservatory with delightful views over the garden and surrounding countryside.

The ground-floor accommodation is completed by a study featuring a fireplace and built-in bookshelves, as well as a downstairs cloakroom.

On the first floor is the principal suite, comprising a bedroom, dressing room with built-in wardrobes, and a stunning en suite bathroom. There is a large guest suite with a walk-in dressing area and en suite bathroom, along with a further two double bedrooms, all enjoying fantastic views over the gardens and open countryside.

The property is approached from the lane onto a driveway providing parking for several vehicles in front of, and to the side of, the house, annexe and garage. The extensive lawned gardens surrounding the house are a particularly fine feature and are immaculately kept, providing a beautiful backdrop to the property. They are bordered by mature trees, hedges, a variety of shrubs and well‑stocked borders.

The large field opposite the house is fenced and supplied with water, and leads on to delightful beech woods, which are carpeted with bluebells in the spring. The wood runs gently downhill from the far end of the paddock.

Bluebells is being offered to the market with planning permission in place to extend the property should it be required by the next owner. Planning application number: P22/S2211/HH.

Bluebells is situated near the popular village of Rotherfield Greys and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area has fascinating historical links to Greys Court, Rocky Lane Farm and Nettlebed Estate. The nearby riverside market town of Henley-on-Thames (around 3 miles away) provides an excellent range of shops and amenities, with Reading and Oxford just short drives away providing a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities.

Central London is easily accessible by road or rail. Commuting to London is convenient, with train services to London Paddington available from Henley Station via Twyford. Additionally, there is a mainline rail service to London Paddington from Reading, and the city is accessible via the Elizabeth Line from both Twyford and Reading. There is an outstanding selection of both state and independent schools in the area, including Peppard Primary School, Rupert House, Gillott’s School, Moulsford Preparatory School, Shiplake College, The Oratory, Abingdon, Queen Anne's in Caversham and Radley College in Oxford to name just a few. Several schools have bus services that stop nearby.

The local area offers wonderful walks, horse riding and many other country pursuits. Golf clubs nearby include Henley and Badgemore Park, and there are several private members clubs in Henley. Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Festival are wonderful events that take place each year on the banks of the River Thames.