Picture Cottage Binfield Heath | Henley-On-Thames | Oxfordshire | RG9 4JY Binfield Heath Picture Henley-On-Thames Cottage Oxfordshire

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Picture Cottage Binfield Heath | Henley-on-Thames | Oxfordshire | RG9 4JY Binfield Heath Picture Henley-on-Thames Cottage Oxfordshire

Beautifully presented country house in sought after location

Detached open fronted double bay garage and kitchen to the ground floor with studio/ offices and shower room above. Swimming pool| Gardens of about 0.6 acre | EPC = C

Henley-on-Thames 3.3 miles, Reading Station 4.5 miles, Maidenhead 12 miles

Directions Anne’s in Caversham. There are a number of From Henley-on-Thames follow the signs for fine golf courses around Henley-on-Thames, Reading on the A4155. Continue on this road including Henley and Huntercombe. The nearby for approximately 2.5 miles passing the Shiplake countryside offers miles of walking and riding. War Memorial and a little further on take the right Racing may be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and turn into Memorial Avenue signposted to Binfield Newbury and there are extensive boating facilities Heath. At the next junction turn right into Plough available on the River Thames. Lane and pass the White Hart public house on the left. Pass the village shop on the left and turn next Description right into Common Lane. Pass Kiln Lane on the The original Picture Cottage was a pretty right the hand side and the driveway to Picture thatched cottage dating, it is believed, to 17th Cottage is next on the right. Post code RG9 4JY. century. It has been substantially extended and refurbished to a very high specification by the Situation current owners who have transformed it into Picture Cottage is situated in the popular village a beautiful country house full of the character of Binfield Heath which has a local shop and post and charm of the original cottage but with the office and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside. benefit of modern fixtures. It has the beautiful More extensive shopping, educational and appearance of a traditional building with leisure facilities can be found at the nearby exposed timbers, brick and render elevations towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading. The which blend with the pretty rural setting. Internally mainline station in Reading provides fast access the clever mix of traditional and contemporary to London, Paddington from 25 minutes, (Crossrail materials creates a stunning home with an 2019) with local rail connection and parking at elegant and tranquil atmosphere. Main features Shiplake station approximately 3 miles distant. include: M4 J10 is approximately 6 miles away providing • Spacious reception hall with limestone floor access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport opens to the dining area with doors to and and the West Country. The area is well served for overlooking the garden, open plan to the schools, including Rupert House in Henley, the kitchen with a range of units with quartz Oratory, Shiplake College, Bluecoat in Sonning, worksurfaces, range cooker with extractor Wellington, Wycombe Abbey for Girls and Queen above, integrated dishwasher and fridge • Drawing room with large open fireplace housing a wood burning stove, limestone floor, exposed ceiling timbers, door to garden terrace

• Sitting room with open fireplace and brick inset, limestone floor, exposed ceiling timbers, door to snug/TV room with built-in cupboards, currently used as a playroom with doors to the garden

• Fabulous lower ground floor family room with wood burning stove, oak floor, bi-fold doors which fold back to fully open onto a large sunken garden terrace with steps up to both garden and pool terrace

• Master bedroom suite with large en suite bathroom

• 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom Outside Picture Cottage is approached from the lane via wooden 5 bar gates which open to a wide gravel driveway leading to a large parking area at the front of the detached garage block. The timber clad building comprises two open bay garages, ground floor kitchen with spiral staircase to a large two room studio/office above with en suite shower room and a door opening to balcony and external staircase.

The house sits centrally in the plot with a large expanse of lawn to both the front and the rear and is enclosed with post and rail fencing. There are four limestone terraces around the house attractively arranged across different levels. Two are accessed from the dining area and drawing room providing the perfect place for al fresco dining overlooking the swimming pool. A further large terrace is accessed from the family room on the lower ground floor with steps up to the rear garden which is laid to lawn and private being screened by mature trees on the boundary. FLOORPLANS Picture Cottage Main House gross internal area = 3,747 sq ft / 349 sq m Garage gross internal area = 398 sq ft / 37 sq m Office Building gross internal area = 593 sq ft / 55 sq m Total gross internal area = 4,738 sq ft / 441 sq m

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE

Bedroom 2 Master bedroom General remarks and Kitchen 9.38 x 6.32 3.91 x 3.48 6.17 x 5.35 30'9" x 20'9" 12'10" x 11'5" 20'3" x 17'7" stipulations Dining area Tenure Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Utility Agent’s note Part of the driveway is owned by

Sky Sky the Phillimore Estate over which the owners of Picture Cottage have a right of way. Reception Hall Snug Sitting room Drawing Room Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 4.63 x 4.56 4.80 x 4.56 4.32 x 3.78 F/P 4.36 x 4.21 15'2" x 15'0" 4.69 x 4.46 4.30 x 4.20 Services Mains water and electricity. Gas fired 14'2" x 12'5" 15'5" x 14'8" 14'1" x 13'9" Bedroom 5 15'9" x 15'0" 14'4" x 13'10" 4.25 x 3.64 central heating – underfloor heating installed 13'11" x 11'11" throughout both main house and garage/studio. Mains drainage. 2.82 x 1.76 Ground floor 9'3" x 5'9" First floor In accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act, please note that none of the services has been tested. Sky Sky Sky Local authority South Oxfordshire District Family room Store 8.66 x 6.53 Council. Tel: 01491 823000 Garage 5.98 x 3.08 Studio/Office 28'5" x 21'5" 6.18 x 5.89 19'7" x 10'1" 6.22 x 6.00 20'3" x 19'4" 20'5" x 19'8" Post Code RG9 4JY 3.58 x 3.06 F/P 11'9" x 10'0" Viewing Strictly by appointment Boiler Sky Sky Sky room with Savills.

Floor above garage Lower ground floor 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/8224943/PJS

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