Bolney Road, Lower Shiplake, RG9

The property has been carefully renovated and beautifully modernised and is now a luxurious yet manageable riverside home. Polished engineered oak flooring, a unique textured ceiling and a cosy gas fire, makes the sitting room a lovely space to relax and enjoy the view. A wrap-around terrace with glass balcony provides wonderful entertaining spaces and there is a mooring directly on the Thames.

The addition of a fine oak framed family room to the front of the property gives a further reception room and the well-fitted 27ft long kitchen/dining room has every convenience and double doors leading to the terrace. A ground floor guest bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes. There is also a utility room and cloakroom, as well as a wealth of storage.

Upstairs, there are three further generous double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and a family shower room, of which the principal bedroom, in the original boathouse, has superb river views and a stylish en-suite bathroom.

In the grounds of The Boathouse, is the detached Boathouse Annexe. Once the home of the renowned artist, Elizabeth Bell, the studio is a well-proportioned light and bright space with large windows giving excellent light. There is a utility room, bathroom and kitchen/dining room. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with roof lights. This is a great addition to The Boathouse and would be ideal as a studio, home office or nanny/granny annexe.

Shiplake is a popular Thameside village with amenities including a shop/post office, butcher, garage, and The Baskerville pub. Rail links via Twyford reach Reading in 18 minutes and London Paddington from 25. Nearby Henley, Marlow, and Reading offer wider facilities. Well-regarded schools include Shiplake College and Reading Blue Coat. The area features Thames boating and hosts major Henley festivals.

Garden

From Bolney Road, gates lead to the gravelled parking area and up to the Annexe. A path runs alongside the beautifully maintained gardens, 0.3 acres in total, and mainly laid to lawn with bushes and shrubs giving privacy and seclusion. A vine covered pergola provides evening shade over the paved terrace. To the rear of the house, the wrap around terrace provides space for outdoor dining and sun lounging whilst admiring the restful river views. The 46ft width of the plot has hardstanding and mooring posts.

Parking - Driveway