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Badgemore Grange BADGEMORE • HENLEY-ON-THAMES • OXFORDSHIRE

Badgemore Grange BADGEMORE • HENLEY-ON-THAMES • OXFORDSHIRE

Henley-on-Thames 1½ miles • Reading 9 miles • M4 (J8/9) 11 miles • Heathrow Airport 24 miles Handsome country and cottages in an enviable location

Lot 1 – Main house Entrance hall • drawing room • reception room • dining room • conservatory • snug • breakfast room kitchen • utility room • WC • cellar with boiler room and wine cellar. Master bedroom with en suite and dressing room • 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite) • 2 additional bathrooms. Tennis • Double . Tennis court • and grounds. 1 bedroom guest cottage (Coachmans Cottage) and garage. About 9.2 acres including two paddocks and stabling Lot 2 – Beechwood Lodge 3 bedroom property with double garage Lot 3 – 2 bedroom property Lot 4 – Laurel Cottage 3 bedroom property with garage

Savills Country Department Savills Henley 33 Margaret Street, 58-60 Bell Street, London, W1G 0JD Henley-on-Thames, Tel: 0207 016 3713 Oxfordshire, RG9 2BN [email protected] Tel: 01491 843 008 [email protected]

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Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text BADGEMORE GRANGE DIRECTIONS (RG9 4NR) From the centre of Henley-on-Thames beside the Town Hall proceed directly up Gravel Hill towards Rotherfield Greys/Badgemore. The gates to Badgemore Grange are on the right hand side, approximately 100 metres after the turning to Lambridge Lane.

SITUATION Badgemore Grange occupies a compelling location within 1 mile of Henley town centre but in a mature and semi-secluded elevated setting. Views from part of the grounds and the tennis court pavilion across the Chilterns to the north are wonderful. Immediately to the west is Badgemore Park Golf Club, and 2 of the cottages are approached along the exclusive Lambridge Lane. Henley-on-Thames is a very popular riverside market town which offers an excellent range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities for everyday needs, with access to walking along the Thames Path, boating activities on the river and branch line to London (via Twyford). The River Thames hosts events such as the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta, and the July Henley Music and Arts Festival. The M4 and M40 are within striking distance via the A404M, giving access to Heathrow Airport and the wider network. There are a number of good golf courses locally.

DESCRIPTION Badgemore Grange is a fine and handsome early 19th century country house of wonderful proportions. The principal rooms are all of great quality with generous ceiling heights and tall sash windows in bays, all of which contribute to the unique feel of this lovely country . The property is approached by the front door with entrance lobby and quarry tiled floor to a wonderful double height reception hall with herringbone woodblock floor, fine carved staircase and French doors to the . The sitting room has sash windows, a lovely fireplace with burner, bookshelves, cupboards and fine cornicing. The handsome drawing room has a fine fireplace with marble surround and herringbone woodblock floor, with bay window and seats and BADGEMORE GRANGE BADGEMORE GRANGE double doors to the with tiled floor and access to the garden. The fine dining room also has a bay window with impressive marble fireplace with gas fire. Kitchen/breakfast room: wall and floor units with twin stainless steel sink unit, 4-oven gas fired Aga, walk-in larder, island unit with 4-ring gas hob. Breakfast room: Victorian fire grate with marble surround and double doors to the garden. Utility/secondary kitchen: marble worktops, cupboards, Neff oven and hob, stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Family room: fitted bookshelves, parquet floor. Rear hall: sink with door to outside and door to integral garage. GROUND FLOOR BADGEMORE GRANGE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House = 5,737 sq ft / 533 sq m Garage = 299 sq ft / 28 sq m Tennis Pavilion = 205 sq ft / 19 sq m Total = 6,241 sq ft / 580 sq m Quoted Area Excludes ‘External W.C. & C/B’

CELLAR FIRST FLOOR First floor Master bedroom suite: bedroom with fire grate and marble surround, en suite bathroom with bath, low level WC, vanity unit, wash hand basin, heated towel rail. Dressing room: fireplace with marble surround, fitted wardrobes and shower. Bedroom 2 (additional dressing room): fireplace, fitted cupboards. Family bathroom with bath, low level WC and wash hand basin. Guest bedroom suite: with fireplace, cupboard and wardrobes, en suite bathroom with bath with mixer taps, vanity unit with wash hand basin, low level WC, fireplace. Bedroom 4: en suite bathroom with low level WC, wash hand basin set into vanity unit. There are 2 additional bedrooms, thus 6 in total. Bedroom 6 accessed off the rear landing/staircase with fireplace, wardrobe and en suite bathroom.

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BADGEMORE GRANGE BADGEMORE GRANGE COACHMANS COTTAGE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main house = 820 sq ft / 76 sq m Garage = 479 sq ft / 45 sq m Wood store = 40 sq ft / 4 sq m Total = 1,339 sq ft / 124 sq m

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COACHMANS COTTAGE Discreetly situated about 75 yards west of the main house, Coachmans Cottage comprises a sitting room with gas effect wood burner, study with door to outside, kitchen with wall and floor units, integral fridge/freezer, dishwasher and space and plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink unit, electric oven, hob and extractor Worcester gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. The bathroom has a bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin and low level WC. On the first floor there is a bedroom with adjoining dressing area/recess and sink unit (potential en suite shower room).

COACHMANS COTTAGE GARDENS AND GROUNDS Badgemore Grange is approached across a sweeping gravel drive with beautiful topiaried Yew bushes and informal garden/flower meadows to the left. Between Coachmans Cottage and the main house is a lawned area of garden with a splendid rose walk. Beyond Coachmans Cottage is access to Coachmans Paddock, beside which is a stable/outhouse, and the paddock is post and rail fenced with water laid on. There is a very fine lawned tree avenue with mature hedging either side (potential alternative drive approach), and beyond it a further informal garden leading to the splendid tennis pavilion with ornamental and roof terrace above. From the pavilion there are views across the second paddock with impressive cedar tree and water supply, and with access onto Lambridge Lane. The gardens at Badgemore Grange are broadly compartmentalised into private areas with some beautiful walling and further mature hedging to divide them. There are some magnificent trees within the grounds including Cedar of Lebanon, Wellingtonia, lime, cherry and oak amongst others. Lightly cut paths meander through the informal gardens around towards the eastern boundary of the garden, where it again becomes formal, laid principally to , the highlights being the Wellingtonia and Cedar of Lebanon trees. Topiaried Yew and other neatly mature hedging provide great form and interest in this part of the garden, with a well stocked and handsome magnolias.

THE ESTATE COTTAGES Beechwood Lodge Situated towards the end of a no through road, Beechwood lodge offers great potential for either refurbishment and extension or development. The property benefits having planning permission to redevelop and replace the existing dwelling (P15/S3386/FUL). The existing property has three good sized reception rooms and a kitchen on the ground floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Outside The driveway provides parking and leads to the detached double garage. The garden surrounds the property and measures ½ acre. The garden is laid to lawn with mature borders. Linhay A charming cottage which is in need of some refurbishment. The cottage has a double aspect sitting room with two bay windows and an open fireplace. There is a further reception room which could also be used as a third bedroom. The kitchen/breakfast room is at the rear of the cottage and has a range of floor and wall mounted wooden units and opens through to the utility room and back door to the rear courtyard. There are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside To the front of the cottage there is off street parking for several vehicles. The garden is to the side of the property and is laid to lawn and enclosed with mature hedging and fencing. The garden being the former kitchen garden to Badgemore Grange, also has a soft fruit cage, brick herb beds, 3 , potting shed and espalier fruit trees. BEECHWOOD LODGE LINHAY BEECHWOOD LODGE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House = 1,379 sq ft / 128 sq m Double Garage = 383 sq ft / 36 sq m Total = 1,762 sq ft / 164 sq m

LINHAY Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main house = 967 sq ft / 90 sq m

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BEECHWOOD LODGE: GROUND FLOOR LINHAY LAUREL COTTAGE Laurel Cottage GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS A pretty detached cottage situated on a private no through Tenure: Freehold. road. The cottage enjoys high ceilings throughout and has Vacant possession – Badgemore Grange on completion. been refurbished and extended to create a delightful home. Coachmans Cottage on completion. Beechwood Lodge There is an open plan kitchen/dining/living room. The kitchen on completion. Linhay on completion. Laurel Cottage on is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units and completion. overlooks the garden. The living areas have wooden floors and Fixtures and fittings there is an open fireplace in the sitting room and double door lead through to the study. There are three double bedrooms All garden statuary, stone pots and garden ornaments are (one with en suite) and a bathroom. expressly excluded from the sale. Post Code: RG9 4NR Outside A gravel driveway leads to the detached garage and provides Energy Performance off street parking. The garden surrounds the cottage and is A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on laid to lawn with mature hedge boarders. request.

LAUREL COTTAGE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House = 1,297 sq ft / 121 sq m Garage = 213 sq ft / 20 sq m Total = 1,510 sq ft / 140 sq m

GROUND FLOOR Services Badgemore Grange: Mains water, gas, electricity, private drainage. Coachmans Cottage: Mains water, gas, electricity, private drainage. Beechwood Lodge: Mains water, gas, electricity, private drainage. Linhay: Mains water, gas, electricity, private drainage. Laurel Cottage: Mains water, gas, electricity, private drainage. In accordance with the Consumer Protection 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. Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Telephone: 01491 823000. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.

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Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 180518SCM. Photos taken April 2017 & April 2018. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087.