Heathfield Avenue, Binfield Heath, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

A charming three bedroom character cottage, built in 1906, offering deceptively spacious and thoughtfully updated accommodation, blending period features with modern living.

Description

The property retains a wonderful sense of history, having originally served as a kiln worker’s cottage, with locally made bricks from Kiln Lane and framed original deeds still preserved within the home. In recent years, the property has been significantly enhanced, including the installation of a replacement roof and new windows, together with a heating upgrade featuring a Worcester Bosch combination boiler system and most notably a rear extensions creating a light and bright open plan kitchen diner family space.

The accommodation begins with an entrance porch leading into a spacious dual aspect sitting room, featuring what is believed to be original wooden flooring, an open fireplace with brick surround and wooden mantel, and stairs rising to the first floor with useful understairs storage.

To the rear is an impressive dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room forming part of the extension, fitted with a range of eye and base level units, 30mm quartz worktops, a Belfast sink, engineered oak herringbone style flooring, with underfloor heating and modern integrated appliances including NEFF Hide & Slide ovens, an induction hob, and smart dishwasher. Bi fold doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating an excellent space for modern family living and entertaining.

Upstairs, the landing provides access to a fully boarded loft and an airing cupboard. The principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden and benefits from bespoke handmade wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom fitted with a roll top bath with shower overhead, along with a characterful Edwardian cast-iron fireplace.

Additional benefits include a 7kW electric vehicle charging point, a home alarm system, and recent repointing of the west wall using traditional lime mortar.

Outside, to the front of the property, there is driveway parking, while to the rear lies a beautifully landscaped garden that has been extensively renovated and meticulously maintained. Partly laid to lawn with mature planted borders, the garden features a paved patio to the rear of the house, a separate circular entertaining space, ideal for al fresco dining, a vegetable garden and a greenhouse.

At the far end of the garden is a substantial insulated garden room/workshop, connected to the house via a dedicated duct system providing both power and fibre broadband, making it perfectly suited for use as a home office. A mature apple tree, believed to date back to the early years of the property, remains a charming focal point within the garden.

Location

Situated on Heathfield Avenue within the sought-after village of Binfield Heath, a charming rural setting in South Oxfordshire, the property enjoys a peaceful position surrounded by attractive countryside within the Chiltern Hills.

The village itself offers a selection of local amenities including the well regarded Bottle & Glass Inn, a characterful country pub and restaurant and village shop with post office (currently closed for refurbishment).

More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities can be found in nearby Henley-on-Thames and Reading, both easily accessible. Reading mainline station provides fast services to London Paddington, including via the Elizabeth Line, while Shiplake station (approximately 2.4 miles distant) offers convenient local rail connections and parking.

The M4 (Junction 10) providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport, the West Country and national motorway network.

The area is particularly well regarded for schooling, with a wide range of highly regarded independent and state options including Rupert House, The Oratory, Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, Wellington College, Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne’s.

The surrounding countryside offers extensive opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, with the Thames Valley close by providing boating and leisure activities. Golf can be enjoyed at a number of nearby clubs including Henley and Huntercombe, while horse racing is available at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury.

Square Footage: 1,380 sq ft



Directions

Leave Henley-on-Thames following signs for Reading on the A4155. Continue along this road for approximately 2.8 miles into Shiplake, passing the War Memorial on your left. At the brow of the hill, turn right into Memorial Avenue.

At the T-junction, turn right and proceed past The Orwells on your left-hand side. Continue into the village and then turn right onto Heathfield Avenue. The property will be on the left.

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Additional Info

Residents have the option to pay into a voluntary road fund contribution of approximately £10 per month for the maintenance and upkeep of Heathfield Avenue.