Wargrave Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

Nestled along the serene banks of the river, this striking detached home offers a lifestyle of unrivalled elegance and tranquillity. Boasting its own private mooring and a sun-drenched, south-facing garden, this property seamlessly blends the peace of riverside living with the sophistication of modern design.

Meticulously refurbished by its current owner, the home showcases an array of high-end finishes, bespoke details, and an abundance of natural light that floods every expansive room. With over 3000 sq ft of luxurious space, the property offers both comfort and grandeur, making it perfect for both intimate gatherings and grand entertaining.

Located between the historic and prestigious market town of Henley-on-Thames and the charming village of Wargrave, this residence presents the perfect balance of countryside serenity and convenient access to the best of local amenities, dining, and culture.

If you’ve been searching for a peaceful riverside retreat with unparalleled style and sophistication, this is your dream home waiting to be discovered.

Marsh Lock House is a striking three-storey riverside detached house, dating from the 18th century. The principal rooms have large windows with spectacular views over the river, lock and the weir, and there is a private mooring on the Thames at the end of the private garden.

The property is entered up brick steps and through the double front door into the entrance hall with marble tiled floors. A double bedroom with built-in wardrobes has a large window to the front, high ceilings and a wood flooring. There is a shower room with a walk-in shower, wash-hand basin and W/C. Completing the ground floor is a room setup as a home gym but this could be easily utilised to any purpose to suit ones needs as it enjoys a pleasant outlook overlooking the river. Return stairs, with under cupboard, rise to the first floor.
Upon reaching the first floor, you arrive into the central reception room where numerous rooms lead off as well as there being a patio door to the rear garden. Stairs also rise to the second floor.
The front living room provides as the perfect space to relax and has delightful double French doors opening onto the south river-facing balcony. This comfortable room has wood floors, high ceilings and a fireplace.
The sumptuous open-plan kitchen/breakfast room benefits from many windows and French doors to the same balcony as the living room. Featuring fully fitted bespoke units with granite worktops, a large centre island with storage, a bar area, and a range of integrated appliances, including an imposing 5-oven gas Aga. The breakfast/dining area has space for a large table and will be the perfect space to cater or entertain family or friends, especially in those summer months.
Completing the first floor to the rear is a study, cloakroom and utility room with adjoining plant room.
Upon arriving on the second-floor landing there is access to the bedrooms and family bathroom as well as there being a good amount of natural light coming in from the windows on the stairwell. The primary suite has been reconfigured to make the most of the south facing river aspect and benefits from a stunning ensuite with feature roll-top bath and shower cubicle, there is a separate W/C. The second bedroom also sits on the south aspect and has a selection of fitted wardrobes with there being an additional bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom with roll-top bath and walk in shower.

Outside
The property is approached along a private drive shared with a small number of grand and neighbouring riverside homes. There is parking for several vehicles and a single garage built into the land under the house. Through a picket gate and down flagstone steps you arrive into the garden. It is enclosed with fencing and mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and a paved riverside terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is access to a private mooring on the Thames and a timber summer house.
The garden looks directly towards Marsh Lock and the riverside walkway, making it ideal for people-watching and observing the slow pace of boating through the Lock. This stretch of the river is busy with aquatic birdlife and is very peaceful with the weir providing a soothing soundtrack of moving water.

The rear of the property is set as a terraced garden with steps leading up to a wooden fence with laurel bushes planted, and a pedestrian gate accessing the Wargrave Road. This would make an ideal area for a kitchen garden. Beyond the Wargrave Road is a steep wooded hillside providing a green backdrop for the house.

Location

Henley town centre offers a superb range of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, as well as a three screen cinema and a theatre. Wargrave village has a number of local shops including post office and chemist, doctors surgery plus 3 public houses including the highly regarded George and Dragon which overlooks the Thames. It also has infant, junior and a secondary school with sixth form and a station on the Twyford to Henley branch line. Twyford village centre is just about 3 miles distance offering a variety of shops and amenities including an excellent Waitrose supermarket and its mainline train station offers regular fast services to London Paddington, Reading and a branch line to Henley on Thames via Wargrave and Shiplake. Crossrail services to and across London are accessed via Twyford Station. The larger town of Reading is approximately 8 miles and offers a superb selection of shops and entertainment facilities as well as being home to a number of international corporations situated on several business parks located in and around the town. Local schools in the area in addition to the schools in Wargrave, include Rupert House and St Mary’s in Henley, Reading Bluecoat in Sonning, Shiplake Cottage, Queen Anne’s in Caversham, The Dolphin in Hurst and a number of highly regarded schools in Reading.

Directions

From Ballards Henley office proceed over Henley bridge and bear right signposted to Wargrave. Continue along the Wargrave Road (A321) for 0.7 miles and as you head up a slight incline, take the right turn down the private lane that forks off the main road. Continue along and the property will be found towards the end.

Central London
From London head west on the M4, Exit at Jct 8/9 sign posted Henley onto the A404. Continue for 3 miles and take the second exit to Henley on Thames. Proceed down Remenham Hill and at the bottom turn sharp left signposted to Wargave A321 (before Henley Bridge). Continue along the Wargrave Road (A321) for 0.7 miles and as you head up a slight incline, take the right turn down the private lane that forks off the main road. Continue along and the property will be found towards the end.