3 bed detached house for sale

Fairmile, Henley-On-Thames RG9

An early 1930's 3-bedroom detached home set back from the Fairmile, approximately half a mile from the town centre. Offering flexible accommodation over ground and first floors with potential to extend subject to planning permission. A particular feature of this house is the mature southwesterly facing rear garden with well stocked shrub beds. There is pedestrian access to either side of the house to the front garden and a gravel driveway providing ample parking.

Accommodation

'Staddlestones' is a pretty arts-and-crafts home, with classic 1930s period features.

The modern front door has a porch roof over and opens into the hallway, which was added to the house part-way through the 20th century.

Straight ahead is the garden/family room which is a generous reception space with windows to the rear overlooking the garden and French doors opening to the patio terrace. There are fitted shelves and cupboards.

The sitting room has herringbone pattern natural wood flooring, an open fire with slate hearth and stone surround. There are windows to the front and rear with secondary glazing and a serving hatch to the kitchen.

The dining room also features herringbone pattern natural wood flooring, a window to the front with secondary glazing, an open fire with brick hearth and surround and French doors to the outside. Stairs lead up to the first floor, with useful storage under.

The kitchen is a bright room with a triple aspect. There is a good range of wall and base level units with granite effect worktops, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and a secondary drinking water tap. There is space for a free-standing fridge/freezer, washing machine and dryer. A glazed door opens to outside. The cloakroom has a w.c., corner basin and windows to the rear and side.

The principal bedroom is located on the ground floor, with natural wood flooring and fitted bookshelves. Sliding patio doors open onto the rear patio. The en suite has a white suite comprising a w.c. A vanity basin with cupboard and a shower. A cupboard houses the gas-fired boiler, there is a heated towel rail and an obscured glass window to the side.

Up the carpeted stairs from the dining room to a large landing with a Velux window and loft hatch.

Bedroom 2 is a generous double with windows to the front and rear, fitted wardrobes and a wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 is also a generous double with windows to the front and rear, fitted wardrobes and a wash hand basin.

The family bathroom has a shower cubicle with an electric shower, a panel-enclosed bath with mixer taps, a low-level w.c., a pedestal hand basin, a storage cupboard behind the door and a window to the rear.

Outside
A particular feature of Staddlestones is the large, beautifully maintained private rear garden. It has been laid to lawn with richly planted shrub borders and specimen trees.

Location

Living in Fairmile
Fairmile is a highly regarded tree-lined road on the outskirts of Henley approximately 0.5 miles from the town centre. The property is situated just a short walk from ancient woodland, making this a great place for dog walking.

Henley provides an extensive range of shops, restaurants, cafes and recreational facilities, including a cinema and theatre. There are many river pursuits, including day trips and boat hire and a good selection of local golf clubs.

Paddington approx 60 minutes with the Elizabeth Line (CrossRail), linking Reading to The City and beyond. The property is also well placed for access to the M40 (J4) at High Wycombe and the M4 (J8/9) at Maidenhead Thicket.

Reading - 9 miles
Maidenhead M4 Junction 8/9 - 10miles
Oxford - 20 miles
London Heathrow - 25 miles
London West End - 38 miles

Central London is approximately 38 miles and London Heathrow approx 25 miles. The larger centres of High Wycombe and Reading are also easily accessible providing a wider range of facilities. The area is also well served with excellent private and state schools.

Schools
Badgemore Primary School (Ofsted Good)
Gillotts Secondary School (Ofsted Outstanding)
Prep schools include Rupert House School and St Mary's School, both in Henley.
Private schools include Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, The Oratory at Woodcote, Kendrick School, The Abbey and Queen Anne's are easily accessible.

Buses also run from this side of Henley to Moulsford, Cranford House and the Abingdon Schools including St Helen and St Katharine and Abingdon Boys.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Services: Mains water and electricity, mains drainage. There is superfast broadband available via Zzoomm.
Council Tax - Band G