4 bedroom detached house for sale

A lovely riverside home in a rarely available setting, on the edge of Wallingford.

Description

11 Chalmore Gardens is a four-bedroom detached home which occupies a lovely position within Chalmore Gardens, a peaceful and highly regarded private no-through road comprising just a handful of properties with direct river frontage.

The property has been the subject of a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and modernisation, completed to a high standard throughout. The result is a beautifully presented, turnkey home combining contemporary finishes with well-balanced and light-filled accommodation.

The accommodation is arranged around a welcoming reception hall leading to an impressive open-plan sitting, dining and living space, designed to maximise natural light. The sitting room benefits from sliding doors opening directly onto the front garden and riverside aspect, while the principal living/dining area features two sets of sliding doors providing access to the garden room.

The kitchen has been refitted to a high specification, featuring a comprehensive range of contemporary units and integrated Limona appliances, offering both functionality and a clean, modern aesthetic. The garden room provides a versatile additional reception space, with insulated roof (internally and externally), double-glazed windows and French doors opening onto the rear terrace.

On the first floor, a staircase with ornate metal balustrading rises to a galleried landing, enhanced by a large window framing attractive views towards the River Thames. There are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, two enjoying river views and two overlooking the rear garden. Both the family bathroom and en suite shower room have been newly refitted to a high standard, in keeping with the overall quality of the refurbishment. Internal joinery includes oak doors throughout on both ground and first floors. There is also scope for extension/redevelopment subject to planning permission.

Gardens;
The property is set within impressive gardens extending to the River Thames. The front garden stretches to approximately 300 ft and is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature weeping willow trees, creating a picturesque approach to the water’s edge. A concrete landing stage and private mooring of approximately 30 ft are complemented by a grassed seating area with wrought iron railings, providing a secure and attractive riverside setting adjacent to the Thames Path.

To the rear, the garden measures approximately 80 ft by 40 ft and enjoys a south-westerly aspect, ideal for afternoon and evening sun. It is mainly laid to lawn and features a generous terrace, suitable for outdoor entertaining. Further benefits include an integrated garage with electric remote-controlled up-and-over door, power and lighting, together with ample driveway parking to the front.

Location

Wallingford is a thriving market town on the River Thames and offers excellent local facilities including a fine variety of shops, a large Waitrose, restaurants, a small Theatre/Cinema and Sports Centre. There are wonderful opportunities to walk in the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside and along the Thames Path.

Henley on Thames is just 12 miles distant, Cholsey railway station 2.7 miles away, has direct trains to London Paddington, Didcot, Oxford and Reading. Reading is 13 miles distant with good train services to London Paddington (from 25 minutes) including the Elizabeth Line. The M4 at J8/9 and the M40 J6 provide access to Heathrow and the motorway network.

Sporting facilities include fine golf courses at Huntercombe, Henley, Springs, Badgemore Park. Also the highly regarded Wallingford Rowing Club. Phyllis Court Private Members Club situated on the River Thames, Henley.

There are many highly regarded Independent Schools in the area which are reached by school coaches from nearby. Schools include Abingdon School, St Helen and St Katherine School, The Manor Preparatory in Abingdon, Moulsford Preparatory School and Cranford in Moulsford. Rupert House in Henley. The Oratory School, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Radley College and excellent Independent schools in both Oxford and Reading.

Square Footage: 1,708 sq ft



Directions

From the Henley Savills office, head north on the A4130(Northfield End). Stay on A4130 and continue for 9-10 miles.
At the roundabout (near Wallingford) Take the exit towards A4074 / Oxford / Wallingford.

Follow signs for Wallingford Continue onto Port Way / A4074, then follow signs back toward A4130. Join A329 (Reading Road) At the next roundabout, take the exit onto Reading Road (A329) toward Wallingford town.

Enter Wallingford and continue along Reading Road into the town area. Turn into Chalmore Gardens and the property can be found approximately c.300 yards on the right hand side.