Maidensgrove, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

A beautifully appointed four-bedroom character cottage in a wonderfully private setting within a highly desirable Chilterns hamlet.

Description

Lodge Farm Cottage is nestled along a private, no-through lane within the highly desirable hamlet of Maidensgrove, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The semi-detached Grade II-listed property was built in the early 1800s and has been fantastically well preserved, with many original features including exposed chamfered beams and joins in almost all of the rooms, a vast brick fireplace and solid wood doors.

Until the 20th century, the cottage is believed to have been home to ‘chair-bodgers’, craftsmen who created the area’s iconic Windsor chairs using local beechwood. The house has been sympathetically extended and modernised to a high standard throughout, complementing the character of the home with heritage colours and materials.

The garden room is a particular highlight, with three walls of windows providing a wonderfully light and airy space to sit and enjoy views of the gardens on three sides, whatever the weather. The additional reception rooms are arranged to take full advantage of the surrounding views, with windows on both sides providing a dual aspect.

There is plenty of space for entertaining, and the kitchen is well equipped with an AGA, ample cabinetry and premium appliances. The spaces flow one into another, with an elegant feel throughout. The kitchen/dining room opens to a snug, which is open to the sitting room leading to a study.

The family room and garden room are both open plan. Two separate staircases lead to the first floor: two bedrooms and a shower room are situated above the kitchen, while the additional two bedrooms are situated together including a principal suite with its own shower room, a further good-size double and a family bathroom.


Outside
The property is accessed from the lane via double electric gates which open to a large gravel drive with a central flowerbed and water feature.

A detached car port provides covered parking and a first-floor space currently used as home office, which could offer a variety of uses e.g. cinema room, gym etc. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and mostly laid to lawn, enclosed by mature trees and hedges and backing onto open grassland on one side.

Tucked behind the house there is a paved terrace under a pergola, which can be accessed from the kitchen and therefore provides an ideal additional space for entertaining. There’s a separate terrace alongside the southern edge of the house overlooking an area of lawn.

Location

Maidensgrove is in one of the most sought-after hamlets in the High Chilterns, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Maidensgrove and Russells Water commons are nearby, giving access to extensive bridleways and footpath networks through glorious countryside, with many paths finishing at the renowned public house The Five Horseshoes, which is within a short distance of the house.

The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames is just five miles distant, and has excellent local facilities including supermarkets, a hospital and a fine variety of shops, public houses and restaurants. More comprehensive facilities can be found at nearby Reading, Maidenhead and High Wycombe, all providing good train services to London. Henley station provides a link to mainline railway stations in Reading and Twyford accessing London Paddington.

The M4 (J8/9) and M40 (J6) provide access to Heathrow and the motorway network. There is an excellent and varied selection of schooling in the area including Moulsford Preparatory School, Rupert House in Henley, The Dragon and St. Edward’s Schools in Oxford, Queen Anne’s School in Caversham, The Oratory Schools, both Preparatory in Goring Heath and Senior in Woodcote, Shiplake College, Bradfield College, Radley, The Abbey School in Reading and Pangbourne College. Sporting facilities include a number of fine golf courses at Huntercombe, Henley and Badgemore Park.

Square Footage: 2,614 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

Leave Henley on The Fairmile (A4130) towards Oxford. After one mile fork right to Lower Assendon. Continue straight to Stonor then turn left into Park Lane signposted Maidensgrove. Proceed up through the beech woods and before you reach the common take the road on the left. The property will be found at the end of the lane on the left-hand side.