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

Crabtree Farm House was originally mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Originally part of the Stonor Estate and first built in the 17th century with later extensions, the present-day farmhouse was sold in the early 1950s. Grade II-listed and deemed a building of historical and architectural significance, the house was sympathetically renovated and many of its original architectural features carefully preserved.
The property is approached from a gated driveway leading off a quiet country lane, with secure parking space for multiple cars. A manicured, south-facing lawn creates an inviting first impression, bordered by mature trees and tall hedging. The main house’s white-rendered façade, casement windows and red-tiled roof really are a picture.

The front door opens to the hall. To the left, is a dual aspect dining room with timber beams and a large fireplace as well as recessed cupboards providing storage space. A door opens into a family shower room that has stairs rising to the first floor and into one of the bedrooms.
At the heart of the home is a generous, dual aspect living room. French doors open to the formal rear garden and further glazing overlooks the front garden, creating a sense of seamless connection to the ever-changing landscape surrounding the house. The focal point of the room is the spectacular Inglenook fireplace, while an exposed beam defines a dedicated zone for playing music or reading.

A door opens into a substantial kitchen/breakfast room that also enjoys a dual aspect over the front and rear gardens. There is a range of wall and base bespoke farmhouse units that are arranged in a U-shaped configuration, topped with white work surfaces and a tiled splashback. Appliances include an emerald-green AGA range cooker, Miele dishwasher and gas hob. There is also a large pantry with built-in shelving and space for a large fridge.

From the living room, an original internal staircase ascends to the first floor, where there are four bedrooms, all set beneath high, vaulted ceilings and beautiful, exposed beams. Three of these, including the principal bedroom, are internally connected and all benefit by panoramic views of the Chiltern Hills.
Set beneath eaves and accessible from the landing, the family bathroom is finished with tiled walls and fitted with a bathtub.
The large barn extension is entered from the kitchen via an inner hallway, leading to a separate W/C and utility room. The ground floor is currently home to a versatile workshop space, an enclosed storeroom, and a garage/large storage area that opens to the driveway via large wooden doors.

Upstairs, set beneath a pitched roof with exposed wood beams, is a welcoming sitting and dining area. At one end, a splendid picture window frames postcard-like views of the rural surroundings. To the other end, there is a quiet and private study.

Outside
Sitting in circa 0.66 of an acre of established private gardens that surround the property whilst being bordered by the mature trees; to the front is an expansive lawn, also home to a small fruit-bearing orchard with plantings of several varieties of apple trees, leading to the kitchen garden.
Both the kitchen and living room open directly to a sunken patio at the rear of the house, with space to dine and entertain outdoors. South-west facing formal gardens extend toward the rear, with the majority laid to lawn whilst being interspersed with neatly trimmed box hedging, maintained flowerbeds and a pond. Raised on staddle stones, an old granary sits to one side of the gardens and lends itself beautifully to be transformed into a peaceful study or summer house (subject to usual consents).

Location

Middle Assendon is a pretty village located in the glorious Stonor Valley, surrounded by beautiful countryside close to Henley-on-Thames. The Golden Ball are within walking distance and there are fabulous walks and cycle routes accessible from the village.

Henley-on-Thames is a couple of miles away. An attractive riverside market town situated in beautiful and unspoilt countryside, approximately 36 miles west of Central London. Henley offers a wide range of excellent shopping, prize winning restaurants as well as a 3-screen cinema and theatre. The town is world famous for the annual Henley Royal Regatta and hosts the Henley Festival of Music & Arts, Henley Literary Festival and regional farmers markets. The prestigious Leander Club, well supported Rugby Club and Phyllis Court (a private members club), are all close to the town centre.

Directions

From the Ballards Office, head toward the Market Place and turn right at the traffic lights onto Bell Street. Continue along until you approach two mini-roundabouts, the first one you go straight over and then the second one you go into the left lane and head straight on towards the Fairmile. Drive along for about a mile and then there is a right-hand turn to Middle Assendon. As you arrive into Middle Assendon, you will eventually go past the left hand turn of White Lane. Take the left as the road forks and the property will be found shortly afterwards on your left.

Central London: From London head west on the M4 and exit at J8/9 signposted to Henley on Thames onto the A404. Continue along this road and take the second exit to Henely and follow this through and past the village of Hurley. At the top of Remenham Hill continue down into Henley-on-Thames crossing the bridge. As you proceed into town, you will pass our Henley office and head towards the Market Place and turn right at the traffic lights onto Bell Street. Continue along until you approach two mini-roundabouts, the first one you go straight over and then the second one you go into the left lane and head straight on towards the Fairmile. Drive along for about a mile and then there is a right-hand turn to Middle Assendon. As you arrive into Middle Assendon, you will eventually go past the left hand turn of White Lane. Take the left as the road forks and the property will be found shortly afterwards on your left.