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- First time on the market in over 40 years
- 5 bedroom house with separate guest cottage
- Beautiful grounds and views from the large terrace
- Very private setting
- Easy access to town centre and station
- Detached garage block with bedroom suite on the first floor
Tucked away in an elevated and very private position, Harpsden Gate offers a rural feel while being just a 5-minute drive to Henley town centre, Henley Station, and the River Thames.
The main house features five double bedrooms, three of which are en suite. On the ground floor, an elegant panelled hallway leads to all the principal rooms. The house has been extended to create a large sitting room with a wood-burning stove and vaulted ceiling. The open-plan kitchen runs from front to back, creating a wonderful sense of space.
A large separate utility room and a gardener’s WC add to the practicality of the home. The original drawing room and dining room interconnect, and there is also a superb study. The house is well presented with an elegant and timeless feel, making it a truly wonderful family home.
The garage has been converted to provide additional accommodation, including a studio with a shower room on the ground floor. Accessed via external stairs, the first floor houses a generous room with a shower, ideal for guests or home working. In the lower garden, there is a large barn-style workshop and store.
The guest cottage offers an open-plan ground floor with a sitting area, kitchen, and separate bathroom. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms.
Located on the edge of the renowned market town of Henley-on-Thames and moments form the beautiful Harpsden Valley, all the facilities of the town centre are minutes away, including the railway station which connects with the Elizabeth Line at Twyford and the world famous stretch of the River Thames. Walking from the house into the Harpsden Valley, there are many beautiful walks and trails, also Henley Golf Club. Highly regarded schools within easy reach include Shiplake College, The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat in nearby Sonning-on-Thames and Queen Anne’s in Caversham.
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Garden
The garden has been a labour of love for the current owners, who have created a series of delightful, zoned areas. To the southern side of the house is a large stone patio that opens onto a sweeping lawn, gently sloping away from the house. The grounds are enhanced by established flower beds, hedging, and specimen trees. It is a joy to walk through or simply sit and admire and amount to around 0.69 of an acre.
Parking - Double garage
Large detached double garage.
Parking - Driveway
Spacious gravel driveway with parking for 6+ cars
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