8 bedroom house for sale

Overview

A breath-taking waterfront property set in the peaceful area of Hambleden DescriptionThe property offers over 5,500 sqft of accommodation over three floors. The ground floor consists of a collection ofspacious and unique reception spaces including a modern fitted kitchen with bifolding doors to the garden, a largeformal drawing room, separate dining room and stunning double height galleried Baronial reception hall, perfect forentertaining. For practicality, the ground floor also includes a guest w.c. and utility room.There are eight double bedrooms and four full bathrooms plus two cloakrooms across the first and second floors. Allthe bedrooms are sizable and most have enviable countryside or river views. The main bedroom enjoys two baywindows, a walk in wardrobe and ensuite with separate shower and bath.OUTSIDE SPACEThe grand entrance to the house is gated and leads to a shared driveway, which sweeps around to aspacious parking area which can accommodation multiple vehicles. The stunning south west facing privategrounds of 0.8 acres wrap around the house and lead directly down to the river. To one side is a kidneyshapedin-ground swimming pool with Roman steps and a surrounding paved deck. The formal lawns leadto the direct river frontage and include a mooring deck. Additionally, there is a patio wrapping the corner ofthe building that includes access from the reception hall and kitchen. The garden also includes a striking wetboathouse built in a 'castle' style that includes a store room at the garden end.The house was built on a bern (a raised area) to avoid flooding from the river.The house has not been on the market since its purchase in 1976 by the current owners. It was constructed on the site of a previous home and original steps are still in place leading out to the garden from the main hall. The panelling in theBaronial hall was re-used from the House of Lords where a refurbishment was underway at that time. Theboathouse was added in 1929.Until the outbreak of World War II, the house was owned by the Japanese government and used as anambassadorial retreat. During the war, it became a base for US officers. The property and its boathousehave been featured on screen and in books. Screen appearances include Midsomer (Dead in theWater 2004 and a new untitled episode 2023), Endeavour (Girl 2013 and Scherzo 2021) and the Marlow Club in 2023. The boathouse is included in the book 'Boathouses' by Clare Sherrif, 2008.LocationMill End is a scenic location at the foot of the Hambleden valley well placed between Henley and Marlow. The propertyis perfectly placed to enjoy walks along the weir footbridge to Hambleden Lock and the regatta course in Henleybeyond. There is a wonderful local Pub The Flower Pot and fine dining at The Dog and Badger. Hambleden village is 1mile away and has an award-winning village post office/store, traditional country pub and historic church. It is thelocation for many films including 101 Dalmatians and Midsomer.The property is well placed for access to both the M4 and M40 motorways. Henley and Marlow provide excellentschools, both state and independent and a comprehensive range of amenities including shops, banks, restaurants, theRiver Thames and other leisure facilities. Both towns have a train station serving London Paddington and Maryleboneand further afield.Square Footage: 5,576 sq ft For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_oxfordshire-r741671/for-sale_i70592782

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