Shepherds Green, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

A charming Grade II listed period home with a rich history, set within established just under half an acre.

Description

Woodvale is a charming and historically significant Grade II listed period home, understood to date from circa 1740 and formerly two traditional shepherd’s cottages forming part of the wider Greys Court estate. Set within grounds of 0.43 of an acre, the property has remained within the same family ownership since the 1920's and has never previously been offered to the open market, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a home in this highly regarded Oxfordshire village setting.

Over time, the cottages have been combined and adapted to create a versatile and characterful home, retaining a wealth of period charm alongside later additions, including a kitchen extension and more recent improvements. The property now presents an exciting opportunity for an incoming purchaser to enhance and modernise a house of significant character, with scope to further tailor the accommodation to suit individual requirements, subject to the necessary consents.

Internally, the accommodation offers a flexible layout, well suited to both family living and those seeking a quieter village lifestyle. Many original features are understood to remain, reflecting the property’s long history and evolution. Externally, the gardens provide a delightful and mature setting, with established planting and space to enjoy the surroundings.

The front door opens into a central reception hall, from which the principal ground floor rooms flow naturally. To one side is a generous reception room, providing a well proportioned entertaining space or potential ground floor bedroom, with a shower room opposite offering flexibility for guests or single level living.

At the heart of the house are the two original reception rooms from the former cottages, now arranged as a sitting room and family room. These connect well, while also linking through to the dining room and kitchen respectively, creating a practical and adaptable layout. The kitchen/breakfast room is particularly spacious and forms the hub of the home, with ample room for informal dining. This connects directly to a utility room with external access, providing excellent day to day functionality. Completing the ground floor, the dining room links back to the entrance hall and is well positioned for more formal entertaining.

There are two staircases within the house, reflecting its origins. From the sitting room, a staircase rises to the first floor, providing a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and a pleasant outlook over the gardens. From here, a further staircase leads to a loft room, offering useful ancillary space, subject to requirements.

The second staircase, accessed from the family room, leads to a landing/bedroom area, with access to two further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and stairs rising to an additional loft room on this side of the house.

Outside, the gardens extend to approximately 0.43 acres and provide a mature and established setting, complementing the character of the house. A garage building sits within the grounds, providing further storage and parking. The property enjoys a private position with a natural sense of seclusion, whilst remaining well placed for access to Henley-on-Thames and the surrounding countryside.

Location

Shepherds Green is a small and highly regarded rural hamlet within the parish of Rotherfield Greys, set amidst attractive South Oxfordshire countryside of rolling fields, woodland and farmland. The setting offers a real sense of peace and seclusion, while remaining conveniently positioned for access to nearby towns and amenities.

Henley-on-Thames, is approximately 3 miles distant and provides an excellent range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, together with a theatre, cinema, weekly market and a well established calendar of events including the Henley Royal Regatta and literary festival.

For commuting, Henley Station (circa 3 miles) offers a branch line service to Twyford, connecting to fast mainline services to London Paddington, as well as the Elizabeth Line. Reading Station, approximately 6 miles distant provides a more comprehensive service, including fast trains to London Paddington and Crossrail connections.

The M4 motorway (J8/9), accessed within approximately 13 miles, provides convenient access to the wider motorway network, including the M40 and M25, as well as Heathrow Airport.

The area is particularly well regarded for schooling, with a number of highly rated state and independent options in the locality.

The surrounding countryside offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits, with access to walking and riding routes across the Chiltern Hills and surrounding countryside.

Square Footage: 2,279 sq ft



Directions

From Henley-on-Thames, proceed up Gravel Hill, passing Badgemore Golf Club on the right. Continue along this road, passing Greys Court, and follow the road until reaching a right-hand turning signposted ‘Shepherds Green’. Continue past the green and the property will be found on the right hand side, set behind a brick and flint wall.