Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

SHORT LET - A superb family home in a fantastic rural setting.

Description

A superb five bedroom family home in a fantastic rural setting. Completely refurbished and extended in 2009 by Niall McLaughlin, winner of the UK’s top architecture prize in 2022.

Accessed via a large, gravel driveway the house offers a spacious, tiled entrance hall with adjacent cloakroom. The large light kitchen has two top of the range ovens, steam oven, two dishwashers and a coffee machine. There is a separate utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. The kitchen features 4.5m island with breakfast bar and benefits from morning and afternoon sun. The modern wooden dining room has vaulted ceiling and views over the garden. There is an L shaped living room allowing plenty of room for a sitting area, dining or study area. The space boasts two wood fired log burners and access to the rear garden. The second part of the living space has a double height vaulted ceiling flooded with natural light. There is a second reception room with an en suite bathroom and overhead shower, making it an ideal guest bedroom.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is an excellent size and has outstanding views over the Hambleden countryside. There is an ensuite bathroom with stand alone copper bath and open shower area. An adjacent room provides a large dressing room or study and connects to the second bedroom. The second bedroom is also a double and benefits from an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms which share a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.

To the front of the property is an all-weather 3G surface tennis court and a large gravel driveway with parking for several cars. To the rear of the house is a south-west facing terrace with space for barbequing and dining. There is a gated, fully enclosed secondary garden area with a large natural swimming pool overlooking the surrounding countryside with a hedge row to give additional privacy.

Location

Hambleden is a picturesque Buckinghamshire village nestled within the Chiltern Hills between Henley on Thames and Marlow. Renowned for its attractive period cottages, village green and beautiful rural surroundings, the village offers a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently placed for access to nearby towns. Residents benefit from a village shop and café, traditional pubs, a historic church and a thriving community atmosphere.

The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with the Thames Path, Chiltern Way and Shakespeare Way all passing through the parish. Hambleden also benefits from an active sports club offering cricket, football and tennis, while the nearby River Thames provides further recreational opportunities.

A range of well regarded schooling options can be found in the surrounding area, including local primary schools and a selection of state and independent schools in Henley on Thames, Marlow and the wider Buckinghamshire region. The village is particularly well placed for access to some of Buckinghamshire's highly regarded grammar schools.

For commuters, railway stations at Henley on Thames and Marlow provide connections to London via Twyford and Maidenhead respectively, with onward services to London Paddington and the Elizabeth Line. The area also enjoys convenient access to the M4 and M40 motorways, linking to London, Heathrow Airport and the wider motorway network.

The nearby towns of Henley on Thames and Marlow offer an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities, together with a varied calendar of cultural and sporting events throughout the year. Combining outstanding natural beauty with excellent accessibility and local amenities, Hambleden remains one of the most sought after villages in the Thames Valley.

Square Footage: 3,061 sq ft



Directions

From our Henley-on-Thames office head north on Bell Street A4130 towards Bell Lane and continue over the first roundabout and at the second roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the Marlow Road A4155. Continue for 2.9 miles and turn left onto Skirmett Road and after 0.9 miles slight right towards Pheasant’s Hill Freith. After 0.1 miles turn left onto Pheasant’s Hill, continue for 0.6 and slight left and take an immediate left and the property will be on your left hand side.
POSTCODE: RG9 6SN

Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £1,730.77 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £10,384.62 ( 6 weeks )
Rent must be paid monthly in advance