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8 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Cinema room & gym
- Cellar & wine vault
- Guest / staff accommodation
- Covered heated outdoor swimming pool
- Floodlit hard tennis court
- Landscaped gardens and grounds
- Four car garage & parking
- EPC Rating = E
Description
Sonning Court is set in a beautiful village of Sonning On Thames in the Royal County of Berkshire close to London and Heathrow. Constructed to magnificent standards some fifty years ago, Sonning Court is a graceful and impressive English country mansion, on the bend of The River Thames. The architect was influenced by the Greek period, erecting four impressive sculptural Ionic stone columns adorning the facade of the residence.
The Accommodation:
Ground floor: Reception hall, two drawing rooms leading to a magnificent large glass atrium, Panorama room, dining Room, study, two guest lavatories, conservatory/summer dining room, kitchen leading to a separate maid’s quarter.
Lower floor: Accessed by a modern stainless steel glass solid oak staircase leads to the entertainment hall comprising of bar, cinema theatre and professional gym.
Nine bedrooms (2 Large MGround floor: Reception hall, two drawing rooms leading to a magnificent large glass atrium, Panorama room, dining Room, study, two guest lavatories, conservatory/summer dining room, kitchen leading to a separate maid’s quarter.
Lower floor: Accessed by a modern stainless steel glass solid oak staircase leads to the entertainment hall comprising of bar, cinema theatre and professional gym.
Nine bedrooms, eight en-suite bathrooms.
First bedroom and bathroom (which acts as a separate nanny residence with it’s own entrance) on the ground floor, further eight bedrooms and bathrooms to be found on the first floor by way of the attractive sweeping bordered staircase.
A separate cellar with wine vault/Panic-room and safe. Full gas-fired warm-air central heating, air purifier and a central air conditioning system.
The Grounds
There are extensive grounds surrounding Sonning Court estate with approximately 15 meters of the towpath of the River Thames belong to Sonning Court. Immediately to the rear of the property, the Japanese water gardens gently fall away in a series of three interlinked ponds created by huge Scottish natural boulder rocks planted with all manner of exquisite mature plants and trees. This includes a natural waterfall. A traditional red Japanese bridge leads across the lower pond reflecting gracefully in the mirrored surface of the water in which Koi fish silently glide. A place of peaceful contemplation and meditation. Furthermore, on the estate’s grounds there is further accommodation and ample storage facilities. Beside the four car garage the grounds contain a professional floodlit tennis court, Jacuzzi, large heated covered swimming pool and a Helipad. asters), eight en-suite bathrooms.
First bedroom and bathroom (which acts as a separate nanny residence with it’s own entrance) on the ground floor, further eight bedrooms and bathrooms to be found on the first floor by way of the attractive sweeping bordered staircase.
A separate cellar with wine vault/Panic-room and safe. Full gas-fired warm-air central heating, air purifier and a central air conditioning system.
The Grounds
There are extensive grounds surrounding Sonning Court estate with approximately 15 meters of hard standing mooring space. Immediately to the rear of the property, the Japanese water gardens gently fall away in a series of three interlinked ponds created by huge Scottish natural boulder rocks planted with all manner of exquisite mature plants and trees. This includes a natural waterfall. A traditional red Japanese bridge leads across the lower pond reflecting gracefully in the mirrored surface of the water in which Koi fish silently glide. A place of peaceful contemplation and meditation. Furthermore, on the estate’s grounds there is further accommodation and ample storage facilities. Beside the four car garage the grounds contain a professional floodlit tennis court, Jacuzzi, large heated covered swimming pool and a Helipad.
Location
The property is situated in the popular and historic Thameside village of Sonning which has local amenities including a well-regarded public house, Coppa Club, dinner theatre and popular restaurant.
More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading.
There are mainline stations in Reading and Twyford, giving easy access to London Paddington, with Crossrail now active.
The M4 J10 is approximately 6 miles away, providing access to London and the West Country.
There is a wide variety of schools in the area including Reading Blue Coat School in Sonning and Shiplake College.
Extensive sporting facilities include boating on the Thames and golf at a number of local courses.
Square Footage: 15,894 sq ft
Acreage: 4 Acres
Directions
From our offices in Henley on Thames, proceed out on the A4155 Reading Road, continuing around 2.5 miles past Shiplake College, turning left just before the Flowing Springs public house (this is a one way lane). Turn left at the end of the lane and proceed over the roundabout at Sonning Eye and then past the French Horn restaurant on the left. Drive over the River Thames at the traffic lights and then continue through Sonning up Thames Street, turning right at the mini roundabout into Pearson Road. Bear right into the village on Pearson Road where the property can be found on the left hand side.
Additional Info
Deposit payable: 25,000 (6 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £3230.76 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance
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