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The Old Stables Nuffield | Henley-On-Thames | Oxfordshire the Old Stables Nuffield | Henley-On-Thames Oxfordshire THE OLD STABLES NUFFIELD | HENLEY-ON-THAMES | OXFORDSHIRE THE OLD STABLES NUFFIELD | HENLEY-ON-THAMES OXFORDSHIRE SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME FULL OF CHARACTER AND CHARM Reception hall • Drawing room • Dining room Family room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room Utility • Boot room • 6 Bedrooms (3 en suite) Shower room • Garage and workshop Greenhouse • Part walled gardens About 0.5 acre Henley on Thames 6.5 miles; Wallingford 4.8 miles; Oxford 18 miles; M40 J6 8.5 miles Directions (RG9 5RY) From Henley on Thames proceed north along Bell Street onto the Fairmile (A4130). Follow this road along the dual carriageway to Nettlebed, continuing over the roundabout and passing through the centre of Nettlebed on the A4130. After approximately 1.5 miles and upon reaching the golf course on the left hand side, turn right signed to Nuffield Place. Follow the lane and take the second right. Continue on, passing a row of buildings on the right and turn right into the drive of The Old Stables. Situation The Old Stables sits high in the Chilterns in the village of Nuffield. Both Henley on Thames and Wallingford offer a range of shops and recreational facilities. The larger centres of Reading and Oxford are also close at hand for a more comprehensive range of amenities. Surrounding the property there are large expanses of open countryside with pretty beech and oak woods ideal for leisurely country walks. Schools in the area include Nettlebed Primary School, Rupert House Preparatory in Henley, Queen Anne’s in Caversham, as well as the Oxford schools which include St Edwards School, The Dragon, Headington School for girls and the Abington schools. Description Part of the former stables and barns to the Nuffield Estate, The Old Stables provides flexible living accommodation arranged over two floors. The barn dates back to the 18th century and was converted into living accommodation during the 1970s originally as two separate cottages which were subsequently joined to make one larger house. Throughout the property there are many period features which add to the character of The Old Stables. These include exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, solid wood latch doors and a large inglenook fireplace which forms the focal point for the spacious double aspect drawing room. From the drawing room an attractive spiral staircase rises to a suite of rooms comprising sitting/dressing room and bedroom with en suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. The remaining ground floor accommodation is spacious and flexible and offers a dining room, study, shower room and bedroom with en suite bathroom. The lovely kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home with a wonderful range of Mark Wilkinson painted units and is well equipped with a 4 oven Aga, built-in dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is a walk in pantry and door to the rear garden. Off the kitchen is a large family room with doors to the front and rear gardens. To the first floor there are four more bedrooms and an en suite bathroom. The master is a lovely room with built-in wardrobes and vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. Gardens and grounds The house is approached via a five bar gate onto a gravel drive way which passes the garage and workshop and leads to a parking area to the front of the property. The majority of the front garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubberies, topiary and flower borders. A pretty brick and flint wall encloses the garden on three sides with a holly hedge to the remaining boundary giving privacy. To the rear of the house the garden provides a tranquil place to relax. A flagstone terrace runs the length of the property and leads to the well kept lawn which is interspersed with specimen red cherry trees and bordered by a mixture of low level box hedges, evergreens and mature shrubs. To the far corner of the garden sits a pretty pergola sheltering a seating area from which to enjoy the views over the house and garden. THe OlD StableS General Remarks and Stipulations Main House gross internal area = 3,149 sq ft / 293 sq m Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Garage gross internal area = 196 sq ft / 18 sq m Workshop gross internal area = 107 sq ft / 10 sq m Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Local authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Garage Workshop 5.28 x 3.76 3.76 x 2.90 17'4" x 12'4" 12'4" x 9'6" Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Boiler Bedroom 5 4.09 x 3.10 Kitchen/ Study 13'5" x 10'2" 4.37 x 3.20 Breakfast room 14'4" x 10'6" 6.17 x 4.98 Family room Drawing room 20'3" x 16'4" 7.87 x 5.31 Dining room 6.45 x 3.66 25'10" x 17'5" 5.31 x 4.22 21'2" x 12'0" 17'5" x 13'10" Hall 5.69 x 1.98 18'8" x 6'6" Utility Larder Ground floor Sky Sky Sky 3.28 x 2.44 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 10'9" x 8'0" 3.73 x 2.92 3.71 x 2.59 12'3" x 9'7" 12'2" x 8'6" Mezzanine Sitting/ Master level Bedroom bedroom Lower level Dressing Room Bedroom 3 3.25 x 2.54 3.17 x 2.46 3.07 x 2.46 5.36 x 3.61 10'8" x 8'4" 10'1" x 8'1" 5.21 x 3.35 17'7" x 11'10" 10'5" x 8'1" Sky 17'1" x 11'0" Sky Sky Sky Sky Sky Sky First 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/8379942/JPN 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 Savills Henley-on-Thames 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 [email protected] 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, 01491 843000 building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 190425MM savills.co.uk.
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