Paradise Road, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

A stunning, characterful Grade II Listed period family home located in the centre of Henley. The house offers over 3,500sqft of accommodation including five double bedrooms, four reception rooms, a double garage, swimming pool and south facing garden. No onward chain. EPC Exempt.


LOCAL INFORMATION
Ancastle House is located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames. It dates from 1580 and was originally the town's dairy. Henley is a charming market town offering an excellent variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants. Every summer the town hosts the world famous Royal Regatta followed by the Henley Festival. It is surrounded by countryside and the River Thames is a focal point of the town.

The town’s station provides a link to Reading and Twyford with fast services to London Paddington (28 minutes). The Elizabeth Line allows direct access to the City, West End and Heathrow. The M4 (J8/9) is 7 miles away and the M40 (J4) is 12 miles.

Primary schools include Valley Road, Trinity and Badgemore, plus Gillotts Secondary School, and Henley College. Fee paying schools include Rupert House and St Marys Prep, and there are buses to The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat, Moulsford, Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne's.


ACCOMMODATION
The house was originally built in 1580 and much of its Tudor charm remains. It was extended in Victorian times and again more recently and now combines exceptional character with practical and generous accommodation throughout.

The ground floor begins with an elegant lobby with a vaulted stair case. The Tudor parts of the house are accessible from here and include a stunning double aspect dining hall with imposing fireplace and exposed beams. The living room is a large space with triple aspect windows and plenty of characterful features including a huge fireplace with original bread oven. These two reception rooms are connected by their own communicating lobby. Off the main entrance hall is a guest w.c. along with plenty of storage options for coats and shoes. The kitchen was built in Victorian times. It has been well equipped for modern requirements and include a central island with 5-burner gas hob, triple oven and built in appliances. There is a separate fridge freezer room and an additional large pantry. From the kitchen, the 'tradesmen' entrance leads to the driveway and front of the garage. A flight of stairs leads up to the sitting room, a bright room with glazed French doors on to the garden. A second set of stairs rises to the final reception space. This is an exceptionally spacious double reception room, perfect for a home office or study. It could also be used a sixth bedroom. It has patio doors to the raised terrace, giving it its own entrance, if required. Finally, there is a utility room located off the garage, which also includes a door to the garden and a fitted shower room.

Upstairs, the bedroom accommodation is split over two floors. There are five double bedrooms and family bathroom with a separate w.c. The main bedroom benefits from an ensuite bath and sink as well as double aspect windows. The two first floor guest bedrooms also include a traditional sink. The second floor bedrooms stretch into the eaves and offer fabulous views over the town and beyond.


OUTSIDE SPACE
The property is 'chocolate box' pretty and reached via a private drive shared with just two other properties. Parking can be in the double garage with electric up and over door or the space in front. At the rear, the gardens wrap around the house, creating various private spaces. There is a lower terrace which can be accessed via the living room and has steps up to the pool area. The pool is heated and includes a shallow and deep end with patio surround. It includes a quirky former telephone box which has been converted to an outdoor shower. There is a larger patio area with space for al fresco dining. Steps lead up to the lawned area and the final raised terraced for additional seating. The garden is south facing a very private. There is side access via a secure gate that leads to the front of the driveway and garage.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Oxfordshire District Council, tax band G. All mains services connected.

BUYERS INFORMATION
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a non-refundable charge of £78.00 including VAT. This does not increase if there is more than one individual selling. This will be collected in advance by Lifetime Legal as a single payment. Lifetime Legal will then pay Us £26.00 Inc. VAT for the work undertaken by Us.

REFERRAL FEES
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