Coates Lane, Swyncombe, Henley-On-Thames

In a wonderful rural location, a spacious cottage with views across fields and country walks straight from the door.

Carpenters Cottage - Nestled in a peaceful country lane, Carpenters Cottage is a spacious character property with over 2,500 sq ft of accommodation.

Light and bright, with high ceilings, the property has a lovely traditional feel with excellent living space and plenty of room for family gatherings. The kitchen has a central island breakfast bar and AGA. There are bespoke wooden cabinets and worksurfaces, integrated washing machine and fridge, Belfast sink, slate floor and fitted church pew. There are lovely views from the front window and double doors lead to the dining room with doors to the garden.

The 28ft long sitting room is double aspect and has a wood burning stove for cosy evenings. The polished floor boards add character and there is a further family room and study. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom and utility room.

Upstairs, the main bedroom has a large dressing room and luxurious bathroom with fitted wardrobes and stand alone bath tub. There are three further double bedrooms, one with spacious bathroom with corner bath and there is a family shower room. There are two areas of loft storage, accessed by loft ladders, one has been converted with roof lights and fully boarded and used as a games room.

Outside - The gardens of Carpenters Cottage have been thoughtfully landscaped with raised beds and are packed with flower shrubs, bulbs and trees and bushes giving privacy and seclusion. There is a fine maple and a walnut tree. To the front is a neatly trimmed box hedge and a gate giving access to the lane. There is a gravelled parking area and a converted garage which is currently used as a snug/home office and laundry but which could be adapted to an annexe if required.

Location - The small hamlet of Swyncombe lies in an AONB high in the Chilterns. There is a good community spirit with a cricket club and an annual bonfire fireworks night. The pretty local church of St Botolph's is famous throughout the area hosting snowdrop teas early in the year.

Commuter links are excellent, with trains from Henley station arriving in London, Paddington in 43 minutes or via Twyford station into Paddington in approximately 25 minutes, with The Elizabeth Line further enabling cross City travel. Connection to the M40 via junction 5 offers fast links to the M25 and Heathrow Airport.

There are wonderful walks throughout the area with footpaths criss-crossing the surrounding fields and woodland. The nearest shops are in the small Georgian town of Watlington or Nettlebed village with more extensive facilities found in Henley.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
EPC Rating D.
South Oxfordshire District Council, Tax Band G.