Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9

A lovely detached property, originally the Old Schoolmaster’s house to the village and local school. The house has been under the same ownership for the last 40 years and was originally built towards the end of the 19th Century. The property offers good accommodation which has been sympathetically extended over the years to provide a wonderful family home. Built of brick under a tiled roof with stone mullion & leaded light windows, this property enjoys a quiet tucked away setting with views over the Hambleden valley from most of the windows. Approached via a gravelled driveway through a 5 bar gate, the cottage enjoys an elevated setting with steps leading up to the front door. The living room is approached via the hallway and has a lovely timber floor, a pretty bay window overlooking the valley and open fireplace. An archway leads through to the Dining Room. This is a stunning room with a vaulted ‘butt & bead’ bleached timber ceiling and two sets of bespoke bi fold timber doors with matching architraving leading to the garden and built in dresser. Within the vaulted ceiling is a mezzanine occasional bedroom area reached via a removal ladder. The kitchen/family room is a delightful area with views over the valley. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of built in cupboards, oven & extractor hood, plumbing for dishwasher, built in fridge/freezer and double sink. A herringbone quarry tiled floor leads to the Family Area with open fireplace woodburning stove and built in cupboards and shelving to either side. In addition is a walk-in pantry and rear lobby with cloaks/utility room.

Location

Hambleden village is situated almost equidistant between Marlow & Henley – both towns offering a comprehensive range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities. Both Marlow and Henley stations offer trains to Paddington (via Maidenhead and Twyford) and easy access to both the M4 & M40 Motorways. The Hambleden Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the village has a convenient store/coffee shop, public house and a Church. The Old Schoolmaster’s house falls within the catchment area for Borlase Grammer School and the surrounding countryside is ideal for country pursuits and is well served with bridleways and footpaths.