Property description
Highwood House sits in an elevated location just outside the village, within walking distance of local amenities. The property has been refurbished and extended over the years and is light and airy. There is planning permission for an extension to create an en-suite bathroom and dressing room. EPC rating E.
LOCAL INFORMATION Peppard Common is a hamlet just 5 miles from Henley-on-Thames. The nearest shops are at Sonning Common which has a newsagent, small supermarket, award winning health centre and local shops. More comprehensive leisure and shopping facilities including a Waitrose, cafés and specialist shops are available in Henley-on-Thames and Reading (6 miles). Henley and Reading railway stations have good services to London, Paddington (from 45 mins and 29 mins respectively) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2018. The area is well served for schools, both state and private, including Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat and Queen Anne's in Caversham with The Oratory, Pangbourne College, Moulsford and Cranford House Preps easily accessible. Connection to the M4 via junction 8/9 is about 12 miles away with Heathrow under 30 miles distant. There are miles of riding and walking in the surrounding countryside.
ACCOMMODATION A contemporary oak front door leads into the spacious reception hall with an oak floor and with glass panels letting in plenty of light. The sitting room has a lovely, bright double aspect with a bay window and doors leading out to the terrace and garden, there is a stone open fireplace. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room is a superb and generous space with a dining zone under quartz lights. There are well-appointed kitchen wall and floor cabinets, exposed oak beams, a large central island breakfast bar with granite work surfaces, 4-oven red Aga and integrated appliances. Tailor made for entertaining, the kitchen leads into the garden conservatory which has a vaulted ceiling and doors leading out to the terrace and garden. A beautifully fitted utility room houses plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, oak work surfaces and Belfast sink. Off the kitchen is the family room, playroom or study.
Up the turned staircase is the double aspect master bedroom with range of fitted wardrobes and lovely views over the garden. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is current planning permission to add an en-suite bathroom and dressing room to the master bedroom (P13/50051/HH).
OUTSIDE Approached from Blounts Court Road over an unmade road, the gated driveway leads into the parking area and up to the garage. The gardens lie predominantly to the rear and side of the house and are very private. Accessed from the garden breakfast room, there is a paved terrace, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the afternoon and evening sun. There is a large decked terrace with steps leading down to the lawn which is edged with trees and shrubs giving privacy and seclusion. A woodland path leads into the woodland glade and winds round the garden making a great play area for children or for Autumn bonfires. There are mature trees, shrubs and Rhododendrons and the path leads back to the lawn and beautifully stocked flower borders. The double garage lies to one side of the garden. The whole garden is securely child and dog fenced and amounts to three quarters of an acre.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES South Oxfordshire District Council, 01491 823000.
All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.
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MORTGAGES Whether you're a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can assist with professional advice.
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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Country and Rverside
- Tucked away location
- Lovely gardens
- Woodland walk and play area
- Walking distance to shops
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