Henley-on-Thames | SL7 2HD

A 21st century contemporary country mansion Court has been designed as a luxury contemporary home drawing inspiration from the classic in a spectacular riverside setting Arts and Crafts era, on the banks of the .

Its eye-catching design fuses internal and external spaces and incorporates an exceptional array of energy efficient and sustainable features. A unique design

The appearance and materials of this highly sustainable home A dominant feature of the design is the roof, which is have been carefully developed to create a contemporary formed from two contrasting elements. Over the wings is design which is innovative, inviting and sensitive to the an extensive sedum roof, a living green blanket which slopes surrounding landscape. The height, length and width of the downwards towards the ground at the ends. This green roof is main building is fitting for its stunning surroundings and the designed to mitigate rain water discharge rates via its natural use of natural timber, glass and zinc allow this landmark home water retention, absorption properties, and the effects of to successfully integrate with the immediate environment. evaporation. Over the central section, there are a series of

The form, orientation and design harmonise with the existing slender planes which provide overhangs for solar shading. landscape, which will encourage future occupants to enjoy the These planes are ‘wing like’ and give the building its distinctive beautiful landscape setting. dynamic appearance.

The building’s appearance complements and responds The plan is orientated to optimise natural lighting – this positively to its surroundings. The eastern and western will afford greater light levels to all areas, thus minimising elevations effectively blend the building into the landscape the requirement for artificial lighting. Sun-pipes have been when seen from a distance. The two longitudinal elevations incorporated to further reduce lighting requirements and

(north and south) are designed with a feeling of openness energy loads, and they support the low energy ethos. and are pleasantly screened by layered timber shading. Reducing solar gain and improving energy efficiency is Such ‘layers’ support the building’s design ethos to provide achieved through large roof overhangs and louvre blades. virtually no visual impact from key views into the site, whilst Wherever possible, exposed thermal mass will be used for presenting a softly contemporary modern appearance. This floors and walls to absorb heat in summer and reduce the allows the design to contribute to the visual amenities of the cooling load. Heat and energy will be recovered and reused surroundings and work confidently with the local building wherever possible to further reduce energy consumption and forms and landscapes. CO2 emissions.

The setting

Medmenham Court is a rare opportunity N to create a 21st century country house in a riverside setting.

Formal gardens

Parking

Artist’s impression of main gate + Pool Stables Tennis court A mature tree-lined private driveway leads to the site, which occupies an elevated setting Formal gardens with river views.

Extending to 44.9 acres in total, the site Pond also has secondary access into the village of

Medmenham. Pond There is a public footpath running to the south of the site along the river.

RIVER THAMES

Accommodation

sq ft sq m

Ground floor 13,740 1,276

First floor 14,500 1,347

EntranceEntrance Second floor 3,830 356 EntranceEntrance

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Ground floor

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Second floor

Roof On a unique stretch of the Thames

Medmenham Court is set in the rural heart of the

Thames Valley, and offers an unrivalled quality of life.

The property lies almost equidistant between the beautiful towns of Henley-on-Thames and Marlow, and is a convenient

35 miles from London. Marlow has a huge variety of amenities and sporting activities on the doorstep. Local golf clubs include: Harleyford Golf, Temple Club, Hatton Golf and

Bisham Abbey.

Both towns enjoy a historic High Street and a wealth of shops, boutiques, cafés and celebrated nearby eateries. These include The Compleat Angler and Michelin-starred restaurants

The Hand and Flowers at Marlow, The Fat Duck at Bray and

The Sir Charles Napier in Chinnor.

Approached from the Henley Road, which links Marlow with

Medmenham, Medmenham Court is close to Danesfield

House, a magnificent four star hotel / restaurant and spa.

Schools in the area include Eton, Wellington, Shiplake,

Bradfield and Pangbourne Colleges, Wycombe Abbey,

St Piran’s in Maidenhead and Davenies in Beaconsfield.

Henley-on-Thames Opposite: Henley Festival The Hand & Flowers, Marlow The Fat Duck, Bray , Medmenham The Hand & Flowers, Marlow Danesfield House, Medmenham Directions

Medmenham Court is accessed from the A404, M4 M40 TO OXFORD 0 J4 which links Maidenhead and M4 J8/9 with M40 J4. TO LONDON Take the A4155 Henley Road which is reached via Road and West Street. After the Dog & Badger Public House in Medmenham, the entrance THE CHIL TERN HILL S to the property is on your left after Ferry Lane.

A404

By road

M40 J4 7 miles

M4 J8/9 12 miles

Marlow 4 miles TO MARLOW D R W O BOURNE END RL A Henley 5 miles M LE T T LI London Heathrow 24 miles RAIL TO

HAMBLEDEN ST ST MAIDENHEAD Oxford 30 miles WE

London 38 miles 155 DOG & A4 S E HE BADGER NL M Birmingham 97 miles EY PH ROA FERRY LANE A D H T MEDMENHAM E R DANESFIELD HOUSE HOTEL R I V

By rail HENLEY Marlow / Maidenhead 22 minutes

Marlow / London Paddington 50 minutes SAT NAV POSTCODE SL7 2HD TO READING AND M4 J10/J11 TO MAIDENHEAD AND M4 J8/9 TO OXFORD BIRMINGHAM M25 M40 J4 M40

J16 MARLOW MEDMENHAM

155 A4 HENLEY A404 SLOUGH

PADDINGTON J15 J4 SAT NAV POSTCODE LONDON SL7 2HD MAIDENHEAD TO BIRMINGHAM WATERLOO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HEATHROW AIRPORT (every 15 mins M4 from Paddington) A404M A329M J8/9 A4 READING M4 J12 J11 J10

TO NEWBURY SWINDON J2/12 BRISTOL

BRACKNELL A322 J8 M25

J3 M23 A33 M3 TO SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT J6 GATWICK AIRPORT

TO WINCHESTER BASINGSTOKE SOUTHAMPTON

TO BRIGHTON The site is for sale, freehold, with the benefit of two planning consents:

• A residential consent for a contemporary country mansion as detailed in these particulars. The final design can be influenced by the purchaser Cliff Jackson [email protected] • A B1 commercial consent as described at

www.xenmarlow.com

Terms of sale James Crawford [email protected] On application from the joint agents.

Matthew Mannall [email protected]

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