Crazies Hill, Wargrave, RG10

Clay Court has the look and character of a much older residence, complementing the period homes in this very charming village situated just minutes from the river Thames. The house is built in the Mock Georgian style, with sash windows, a grand pillared entrance and elegant red brick covered in an impressive wisteria. The leafy rural surroundings provide beautiful views over the gardens and the countryside beyond. The setting is very quiet and private behind high walls that afford an excellent degree of privacy. The gardens are a particular highlight - beautifully landscaped with a stunning swimming pool, pool house and entertaining area.

Outside

Clay Court is set within expansive grounds of about 4.7 acres, comprising extensive parking, landscaped formal gardens, space for entertaining and the additional ancillary accommodation. A gated, electronically operated entrance, set within high walls to the side of the house, opens to a driveway which sweeps around to a large gravel driveway to the side of the house and under an archway to a fabulous carriageway driveway with a central fountain, where there is additional parking and access to a double car port and an attached storage room. The rear garden extends from the back of the house in a beautiful parkland style, with level lawns bordered by mature trees, culminating in a large paddock and an orchard. A vast patio to the rear of the house provides ample space for dining alfresco in the warmer months, and tucked away behind the trees there is a magnificent outdoor pool inset within a terrace, with an adjacent pool house that would work equally well as a studio

Situation

The small Berkshire village of Crazies Hill is situated on the east bank of the river Thames about 1.7 miles from Wargrave and six miles from Shiplake, both of which have pubs, convenience stores, schools and stations. Henley-on-Thames and Reading are also both a commutable distance and offer extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Leisure facilities locally are excellent along the river Thames there are many sailing and rowing clubs and marinas; local golf clubs include Hennerton, Castle Royle and Badgemore Park; and there are equestrian venues including polo at Black Bears and racing at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury. The M4 J8/9 is just eight miles distant, providing convenient access to London, Heathrow Airport, the M25 and the West Country. The area is well served by a number of excellent schools such as Rupert House in Henley, the Oratory, Eton College, Radley, WellingtonCollege, Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne’s.

Additional Information

The house is decorated in a modern, country style with an exceptionally high level of attention to detail and a beautiful standard of finish. The expansive accommodation perfectly balances entertaining space with rooms for family time, and the layout offers excellent versatility. The large windows afford good natural light and the tasteful, elegant décor is resented in largely neutral colour palette, further enhancing the feeling of light and space. A particular highlight is the kitchen, which is fitted with Smallbone cabinetry and a number of premium appliances such as a Britannia hob, wine cooler,Miele oven and built-in coffee machine. Off the kitchen is a light-filled sun room, which is the perfect space for sunny breakfasts.
Also on the ground floor are the expansive reception rooms: a 35ft drawing room with dual aspect, a formal sitting room and a dining room with bay window. There’s also a fitted study, a boot room and a cloakroom with WC, all accessed from the impressive reception hall. On the first floor there are four good-size double bedrooms, all en suite. Connected to the main house is a beautiful annexe. It has its own self-contained entrance with a sitting room, kitchen and cloakroom on the ground floor, and a double bedroom, dressing room and a bathroom on the first floor which could equally be used by the main house due to a connecting door