Wargrave Road, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, RG9

Situated in a charming riverside position around 1.5 miles from Henley town centre is this substantial family home, which has magnificent views over the Thames and Marsh Lock. The house is ideally situated to enjoy all the benefits of riverside living and boasts its own mooring and jetty (with electric points) at the far boundary of the garden. Green Cottage is a landmark detached Victorian residence on the banks of the river that was extended in the early 1900s and, later updated again in the 1960s to create an expansive home of circa 4300 sq. ft. Set on a private no-through road, the frontage of this striking home has a grand and imposing appearance, with the internal layout perfectly designed for entertaining, with large reception rooms angled to take in the far-reaching views up and down the river Thames. The internal proportions are grand, with high ceilings, tall windows affording excellent natural light, as well as a variety of handsome character features, which make the roomy interiors, feel cosy, and inviting; this includes exposed beams and use of stained glass. Though it has been modernised in 2012, with the addition of wood-burning stoves, stylish bathrooms and updated cosmetic décor, the house would benefit from further improvement and as such provides excellent potential for personalisation by the new owner. Green Cottage is not listed. With its extensive accommodation across four floors the house is ideally suited to the demands of family life; the versatile layout lends itself well to a variety of family needs with the ground floor space having its own entrance and making it possible for a conversion to a self-contained space for grandparents, older children, weekend visitors or for staff. The ground floor accommodation is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which features an inviting snug, coats storage cupboard and cloakroom with WC. This leads to a very spacious 26ft sitting room, which has a wall of windows looking out towards the River, and d

Outside

The property is approached over a private road shared by a handful of other residents, which leads to a grassed driveway inset with a special grid, which makes it suitable for parking. The road bisects the two halves of the garden: at street level, a flight of steps leads up to a fabulous elevated terrace facing the river, with a great space for outside entertaining in the warmer months. On the other side of the road there are lawned gardens interspersed with roses and fruit trees, which lead down to river where there is a jetty for mooring. Here there is also a full-width paved terrace with a timber pergola and a gazebo.

Situation

Wargrave Road is superbly situated on the right bank of the river Thames, facing onto Marsh Lock and moments from Rod Eyot and Catherine’s Island, with Henley’s celebrated Rowing Club less than a mile distant. The setting is just 1.5 miles from the centre of Henley-on-Thames and is extremely well positioned for access to Oxford, Windsor and Reading, all offering extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The area abounds with independent and public schools, to name a few, The Abbey, Queen Anne’s, Moulsford, The Oratory, St Helens, Lambrook School and St Katherine’s in Abingdon. Country pursuits are central to the appeal of the Chilterns and indeed the surrounding villages with quaint public houses, local footpaths and bridleways. There are a number of excellent golf courses in the local area, including Henley, Temple and Huntercombe. Henley provides a wide range of day-to-day amenities such as Phyllis Court Club and seasonal activities. Commuter links are excellent, with Twyford station providing a mainline rail service into London Paddington in approximately 25 minutes, and with The Elizabeth Line further enhancing the links with direct trains to London. Connection to the M4 via junction 8/9 offers fast links to the M25, M40 and London Heathrow Airport, as well as the West Country.

Additional Information

Local Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Council Tax Band: G