St. Marks Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

A substantial late Victorian / early Edwardian family home with 2,166 Sq ft of accommodation, a larger than average south westerly facing garden and off street parking.

Description

An elegant late Victorian, early Edwardian semi-detached home offered for sale for the first time in over 25 years. Rich in character and period charm, the property retains a number of original features whilst providing generous and versatile accommodation extending to approximately 2,166 Sq ft across four floors.

The welcoming entrance hall leads to a superb bay-fronted sitting room with high ceilings and characterful detailing. To the rear, a separate dining room provides an excellent space for entertaining. At the rear of the property is the spacious kitchen/breakfast room, which offers an excellent range of storage, ample work surfaces and space for informal dining. Beyond the kitchen is a delightful garden room overlooking the garden.


On the lower ground floor is a useful utility room together with an additional reception room, ideal for a separate family / play room for practical day-to-day use.

The first floor comprises three well proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom two enjoys a bay window to the front , whilst bedrooms three and four have views over the rear. Bedroom five is a single nursery or can be used as a home office / study.

The second floor is dedicated to a principal bedroom, complemented by a second bathroom off the half landing and useful eaves storage, creating an ideal principal suite or guest room.

Outside, to the front of the property is a paved driveway providing off street parking. There is side access that leads through to the rear garden.

The south westerly facing rear garden rises gently and has been thoughtfully landscaped in to a series of distinct areas.

Immediately adjoining the house is a terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond are beautifully planted borders filled with a variety of mature shrubs, trees and seasonal flowers, leading to a further patio and seating area, together with an attractive ornamental garden feature that provides a delightful focal point and an appealing view back towards the house.

A particular feature of the garden is that it dog legs beyond the neighbouring properties, creating a larger plot than is typically found with similar homes. Predominantly level, this section of the garden provides excellent space for children to play, with ample room for football goals, further landscaping and the addition of two garden sheds.

Location

Situated on the highly sought after St. Marks Road, under half a mile to Henley town centre which provides a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities.

More extensive amenities can be found in nearby towns of Reading and Maidenhead. The area is well served for schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Shiplake College, Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne’s for girls in Caversham.

Henley Station is 0.5 miles away, providing rail services to London, Paddington via Twyford and Reading. As well as the Elizabeth Line to the City.

The M4 J8/9 is approximately 10 miles away, with access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country.

There are a number of fine golf courses including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe, Temple and Henley.

The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding. Racing may be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury and there are extensive boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Square Footage: 2,166 sq ft



Directions

From Henley-on-Thames town centre, proceed along Reading Road and take the second right turn into St Mark's Road.

Continue straight over the junction with Vicarage Road, and the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

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