Wallingford Road, Shillingford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10

A unique period property located on the River Thames. This distinctive home takes full advantage of its riverside position and beautiful views.

Description

The Boat House is a unique period property located on the River Thames, adjacent to Shillingford Bridge. This distinctive home takes full advantage of its riverside position, offering stunning views and private mooring along approximately 75 meters of river frontage. It features a beautiful and characterful brick façade, with residential accommodation situated on the first floor.

Accessed via an external staircase, the first floor opens into a spacious, triple-aspect open-plan reception room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed oak beams. The room is adorned with two bespoke murals, painted by Ann Emmons in 2005, specially commissioned for The Boat House.

The reception room is thoughtfully divided into three distinct areas. A sitting area is positioned to overlook the river, with a door leading out to a large, covered balcony—perfect for outdoor seating. This space is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, offering picturesque views of the river and Shillingford Bridge.

At the rear of the room, the kitchen forms the heart of the home. It is fitted with a range of wall and base units, a built-in double oven, induction hob, under-counter fridge, and a breakfast bar for informal dining. Adjacent to the kitchen is the separate dining area.

Towards the rear of the property are two double bedrooms, both enjoying beautiful vistas through dual-aspect windows, and a third bedroom. All bedrooms benefit from built-in storage cupboards. A family bathroom completes the internal accommodation.

On the ground floor, steps lead down to the wet boathouse beneath the living quarters. This secure, covered mooring provides direct access to the river and includes a wooden wrap around walkway and storage for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.

Outside, The Boat House is approached via a tree-lined gravel driveway, originally planted in the early 1900s and currently protected under Tree Protection Orders. The drive leads to a generous parking area with space for multiple vehicles.

The grounds surrounding the property are mainly laid to lawn, with additional protected trees lining parts of the extensive riverbank. Steps lead down to a brick and paved seating area, bordered by flowerbeds and positioned right on the riverfront—an idyllic spot to enjoy the exceptional setting and views.

There is a rumoured Royal link to the Boat House. It is alleged that Frederick William Mortimer, the tailor and his friend the Prince of Wales both had a close relationship with Lily Langtree and they frequented nearby Shillingford Court. It is believed that Prince George used to stay at The Boat House when he visited.

When the current owners were viewing the property to purchase there was a large Royal King George V Coat of Arms mounted on the central crossbeam, If one looks closely enough you can see the remaining outline of the base of a large letter ‘G’ and the two legs of the letter ‘R’. unfortunately this was removed prior to completion.

Location

Shillingford is a picturesque village located on the banks of the River Thames in South Oxfordshire, approximately 12 miles south of Oxford and within 13 miles of Henley-on-Thames. It lies close to the historic market town of Wallingford, just 3 miles away, which offers a wide range of day-to-day amenities including shops, pubs, restaurants, and recreational facilities.

The area is well-connected for commuters, with nearby train stations at Cholsey, Goring, and Didcot Parkway providing services to London Paddington via Reading, and easy access to the M40 (J6) and M4 (J12) for travel to the M25 and Heathrow Airport.

Shillingford is also well-served by a variety of schools, including state primaries in Warborough and Wallingford, secondary education in Wallingford, and several prestigious independent schools such as Moulsford Prep, Cranford House, The Oratory, Downe House, Radley College, and Abingdon School.

The location is ideal for enjoying the outdoors, with immediate access to the Thames Path for scenic riverside and woodland walks.

Square Footage: 1,380 sq ft


Acreage: 0.77 Acres

Directions

Head north on Bell St/A4130 towards Bell Lane. At the first roundabout, go straight over (2nd exit) then at the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Northfield End/A4130. After approx. 9.8 mi take the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto the A4074. Continue on this road for approx. 2.0 mi, then at Elm Bridge Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Henley Rd/A4074. After 1.0 mi at the roundabout, take the 1st exit. Continue onto Wallingford Rd an the destination will be after 400 meters on your right.

Additional Info

The property is being sold with a 6.9m electric launch named ‘Mister B’, complete with seating upholstery and winter covers, two kayaks (including paddles).