The Pheasantry Pishill | Henley-on-Thames | Oxfordshire The Pheasantry Pishill | Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire
The perfect weekend retreat
Reception/dining hall • Drawing room Study/bedroom 5 • Kitchen/breakfast/ family room • Utility room • 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms • Shower room Garage complex
Planning permission P17/S2597/HH for extension and alteration
Delightful lawned gardens & paddock
About 1.6 acres Directions (RG9 6HJ) From the M40 (J6 Stokenchurch): Take the A40 towards Oxford. Turn 1st left signposted Christmas Common, proceed for 3 miles, passing through Christmas Common, and continue on the same road, passing along the extensive brick wall to Watlington Park on the right and passing Greenfield Farm on the left. Proceed to the end of this road, turn left downhill towards Stonor and Pishill. The Pheasantry will be found on the right after approximately ½ a mile, and well before Pishill.
From Henley-on-Thames: Proceed north up The Fairmile (Oxford Road, A4130). Fork right up the Stonor Valley, signposted Assendon and Stonor. Proceed through Stonor on to Pishill and through Pishill, passing The Crown public house on the right. Proceed past the vineyard, and as the road climbs gently away from Pishill The Pheasantry will be found on the left.
Situation The Pheasantry occupies a charming lightly wooded setting adjoining common land. The area is a haven for wildlife with access to Maidensgrove Common and some wonderful walking and riding close by. Pishill enjoys a fine independent free house, The Crown, with village church and a fledgling vineyard. Watlington to the north is a fine small market town with market, butcher, delicatessen, petrol station, Co-op and other day to day amenities, with access to the M40 (J6), together with a fine primary school. Henley-on-Thames has excellent day to day shopping, recreational and educational facilities, with a train station (via Twyford) to London Paddington. Access to the M40, Oxford and London is via the M40 (J5). This part of the Chilterns is renowned for its beauty, with some substantial private estates in the immediate vicinity ensuring that the countryside is immaculately maintained and a wonderful environment.
There is an excellent range of private and public schooling in the area, and great leisure amenities in Henley-on-Thames including access to the River Thames for boating, the river and rowing museum, theatre and cinema. Description The Pheasantry is believed to date from 1840 with handsome red brick elevations under a clay tiled roof. The accommodation is exquisitely appointed with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout.
The principal reception room/drawing room has a lovely red brick open fireplace with floor to ceiling picture windows either side and bay windows. There are 2 sets of double doors to the garden terraces. The reception/dining hall has a vaulted ceiling and raised open red brick fireplace, with double doors to the terrace. The bespoke family kitchen/breakfast room is a delightful combination of sitting room, dining room and kitchen together, with a bespoke range of fitted units with 5-ring Siemens induction hob and extractor above, Siemens fan assisted oven, Siemens combi oven/microwave, Siemens fridge and freezer, Miele wine fridge. Granite worktops and Belfast sink. Island unit with breakfast bar, and under-floor heated polished stone floor. There is a handsome red brick fireplace and hearth, with painted beam ceiling and various access points to the garden terraces.
The first floor accommodation is divided into two wings via separate staircases at either end of the house, with both ends having 2 bedrooms and a bathroom/shower room between them.
Existing planning permission (P17/2597/HH) allows for the erection of a 2-storey side extension with dormers and porch roof to the west elevation, and remodelling existing dormers; erection of first floor extension with dormers to the east side elevation and remodelling existing dormers; the rebuilding of the existing chimney on the east wing and raising of the kitchen chimney to match.
Decoratively The Pheasantry is very well presented, offering accommodation of great character and charm.
Outside The Pheasantry is approached by a long sweeping stone chip driveway with a separate field gate access to the paddock at the southern end of the formal garden. The driveway meanders towards a Heritage style double car port and garage with ample additional parking beside The Pheasantry.
The stylish but easily manageable gardens are laid principally to lawn, with a wide stone terrace, retaining brick walls and flint water feature to the rear. There is stock-proof fencing around the formal garden, and access points to the common land for walking. Mature trees include beech, oak, ash and yew.
The Pheasantry General Remarks and Stipulations Main House gross internal area = 2,249 sq ft / 209 sq m Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Outbuilding gross internal area = 616 sq ft / 57 sq m Total gross internal area = 2,865 sq ft / 266 sq m Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
In accordance with the Consumer Protection F/P from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPR) and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008, please note that none of the services has been tested. F/P Kitchen/ Sitting room Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Breakfast room Dining room 10.94 x 4.95 9.67 x 4.26 F/P Council. 4.60 x 3.60 35'11" x 16'3" 31'9" x 14'0" 15'1" x 11'10" Bedroom 5 2.60 x 2.11 8'6" x 6'11" Post Code: RG9 6HJ
Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Ground floor
Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 4.31 x 4.26 4.05 x 3.50 14'2" x 14'0" 13'3" x 11'6" 5.80 x 5.36 5.80 x 4.20 19'0" x 17'7" 19'0" x 13'9" Store Room 4.50 x 2.80 14'9" x 9'2" Eaves storage
First floor above Outbuilding Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 4.25 x 2.46 sitting room 3.50 x 3.27 13'11" x 8'1" 11'6" x 10'9"
First floor above kitchen FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8310223/PHY
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