Northend, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9

An elegant period home with superb ancillary accommodation, set within beautifully landscaped and private gardens in a sought after Chilterns village.

Description

Piercey's is an attractive detached period home occupying a delightful rural setting, surrounded by beautifully maintained mature gardens. Thoughtfully updated in recent years, it successfully blends character features with modern family living, while also benefiting from excellent ancillary accommodation.

The kitchen / breakfast room forms the heart of the home and is a particularly light triple aspect space, fitted with an attractive range of cabinetry and incorporating a larder, Aga, butler’s sink and window seat. French doors open directly onto the terrace and gardens beyond, creating an ideal setting for both family life and entertaining.

The sitting room is a double aspect reception room featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, a window seat and woodblock flooring. Double doors provide direct access to the garden. The snug offers a more intimate retreat, with wall panelling and bespoke fitted shelving and cupboards. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a double aspect and benefits from built in wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, all with built iin storage, served by a family bathroom.

Outside, Piercey’s is approached via a five bar gate leading to a sweeping gravel driveway, providing ample parking and access to the garage. The gardens are a particular feature of the property, extending to approximately 0.41 of an acre and affording a high degree of privacy, enclosed by mature hedging and fencing.

The grounds are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with a wide variety of established shrubs, specimen trees and evergreen planting. A brick pathway leads to the front door, flanked by well stocked borders planted with lavender, while outside lighting enhances the setting.

Within the grounds stands an impressive oak framed barn incorporating a kitchenette and cloakroom, together with an adjoining single garage. A separate homestead outbuilding provides an excellent summerhouse, complete with a kitchenette and bathroom.

These highly versatile ancillary buildings are a particular feature of the property, offering excellent flexibility for home working, creative pursuits, guest accommodation, fitness, hobbies or entertaining. Benefitting from independent access, a separate driveway and dedicated parking, they provide a degree of independence from the main house whilst remaining fully integrated within the landscaped grounds.

The current owners have enjoyed the space as a recreational and entertaining area, including a dedicated table tennis room, with the table tennis table available by separate negotiation.

Location

Northend is one of the most sought after villages in the Chiltern Hills, enjoying a wonderful rural setting surrounded by rolling countryside, ancient woodland and far reaching walks. Situated within the Chilterns National Landscape, the area offers an exceptional balance of tranquillity and accessibility.

The nearby villages of Turville and Hambleden are among the most picturesque in the region, while Watlington provides a range of day to day amenities including independent shops, cafés and a supermarket. More extensive shopping, dining and leisure facilities can be found in Henley-on-Thames, Marlow and High Wycombe, all within easy reach.

Communications are excellent, with rail services to London Marylebone available from High Wycombe and Princes Risborough, while Henley-on-Thames and Marlow provide connections to the Elizabeth Line via Twyford and Maidenhead. The M40 provides convenient access to London, Oxford, Heathrow Airport and the wider motorway network.

The area is renowned for its excellent schooling, with a wide choice of highly regarded state, grammar and independent schools including Rupert House, Moulsford Prep, The Oratory, Cranford House, Shiplake College, Queen Anne's and Wycombe Abbey.

The surrounding countryside provides outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding, with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways throughout the Chilterns. Henley-on-Thames, home to the world-famous Royal Regatta, offers a wide range of riverside activities including rowing, sailing and boating, while the area is also served by several highly regarded golf clubs and country pursuits.

Square Footage: 2,020 sq ft


Acreage: 0.42 Acres

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames proceed out of town along the Fairmile. After approximately one mile take a right tum on to the B480 signposted to Assendon and Stonor. Proceed through the villages of Lower and Middle Assendon and Stonor, and shortly after Stonor Park turn right to Turville Heath and Northend. Follow the road up the hill and through the woodland continuing for approximately 2.5 miles where Northend Common can be found on the left hand side.

Continue round the common, bearing left after the duck pond
towards Christmas Common, and Piercey’s driveway can be found on the left hand side after a short distance. Continue down the driveway to the five bar gate entrance.