Middle Assendon, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

A detached house in a sought-after village, offering the potential for improvement, enlargement or a replacement dwelling, subject to the usual consents.

Description

Set in grounds of just over a third of an acre, this is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a detached home in the sought-after hamlet of Middle Assendon.

The current owner has invested in the first stages of renovating, with a new central heating system that includes; A Worcester Bosh Combination Boiler, radiators to all the rooms, re-wiring and a new fuse board. The house now offers an exciting opportunity to take it to it's natural next phase of enlargement, in particular the outbuilding / old garage lends itself to having the potential for a separate granny annex / home office, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions / consents.

A covered front porch opens into the entrance hall, providing access to the family room, sitting room, and stairs to the first floor. Both the sitting and dining rooms enjoy a view over the front and have open fireplaces.

Accessed off the sitting room and across the rear of the property is the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen has been recently installed and features an integral dishwasher, oven, microwave and induction hob. There is storage under the stairs and a separate utility room, with plumbing for washing machine and vented tumble dryer. There is also a back door with access to the rear patio and garden from the kitchen.

On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, two doubles and two singles, as well as a newly created bathroom with high quality Roca sanitary wear and thermostatically controlled Aqualisa Digital Shower with push-button one-start LED control. There are fantastic views to the front and rear, with double glazing throughout.

Outside, the property is set back and enjoys large renovated gardens to the front and rear. The plot extends to about 0.36 of an acre and is approached via a shared driveway. There is a private drive to the front that extends to the side of the house and leads to a large double-length garage, with an attached lean-to and wood shed.

The rear garden is not overlooked and enclosed by established borders and fencing. It is laid to lawn and features a pruned apple orchard towards the rear.

Location

Middle Assendon is a sought-after village in the Chilterns Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths through glorious countryside providing excellent outriding.

The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames is just two and a half miles distant and has excellent amenities including supermarkets, a hospital and a fine variety of shops, public houses and restaurants. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Reading, Maidenhead and High Wycombe, all providing fast train services to London. Henley station provides a link to mainline stations in Reading and Twyford accessing London Paddington and the Elizabeth Line.

The M4 (J8/9) and M40 (J6) provide access to Heathrow and the motorway network.

There is an excellent and varied selection of schooling in the area including Moulsford Preparatory School, Rupert House in Henley, The Dragon and St. Edward’s Schools in Oxford, Queen Anne’s School in Caversham, The Oratory Schools, both Preparatory in Goring Heath and Senior in Woodcote, Shiplake College, Bradfield College, Radley, The Abbey School in Reading and Pangbourne College.

Sporting facilities include a number of fine golf courses at Huntercombe, Henley and Badgemore Park.

Square Footage: 1,031 sq ft


Acreage: 0.36 Acres

Directions

Leave Henley on The Fairmile (A4130) towards Oxford. After one mile fork right to Lower Assendon. Continue for approximately one mile, where the property will be on the left-hand side.