Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9

Beautiful country house with riverside views

Description

Believed to date back to 1690, with later additions enhancing its character, The Old Vicarage is a distinguished country residence set in a wonderfully private position. The property includes a separate cottage and lies within enchanting gardens and grounds, home to a number of magnificent mature trees. Most notably Cedars of Lebanon, thought to have been planted before 1728, as evidenced by their appearance in a print from that year. The setting offers far reaching views over the countryside.

The main house is arranged over three floors, with additional accommodation in the cellar. It offers generous and elegant living spaces, including a reception hall, five reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, various domestic offices, and an indoor swimming pool. The upper floors provide eleven bedrooms and four bathrooms, offering flexibility for family living, guests, or staff.

Planning Permissions

Planning permissions has been granted to extend or to replace the existing house with a truly magnificent new build country mansion, designed by award winning architect Des Ewing (under planning permissions P23/S1665/HH and P24/SO141/D). The proposed property will extend to approximately 15,578 square feet of accommodation in total, making it one of the largest properties overlooking the Thames in the Henley area.

The new design allows for superb entertaining and living space, and a most impressive leisure area with a large swimming pool with sauna, steam room and changing rooms, gym, games room, wine store, cinema and bar.

Granted under permission number P23/S1665/HH consent to add around a further 5,000 sq ft to the existing house.

Granted under permission P24/SO14/D consent to demolish the existing house and ancillary buildings to create a new mansion of around 15,578 sq ft.

Proposed Accommodation

Planning Permission approved for 15,578 sq ft.
Grand entrance hall, large, open plan, kitchen/breakfast room with living area, drawing room, dining room, two studies, playroom, cloakrooms/WCs, utility room, boot room, stores
Principal bedroom suite with bathroom, shower room, two dressing rooms and terrace.
Four further bedroom suites all with dressing rooms.
Indoor pool and leisure suite.
Gym/cinema/games room/bar.
Garaging and separate store.

Location

The Old Vicarage is conveniently located close to Henley and Reading. Stunning views of the River Thames meandering beneath are afforded from the house. There are excellent rail links from Shiplake and Reading, the M4 and M40 corridors are nearby and Heathrow, is just 27 miles away.

There is a wide choice of schools, including Shiplake College which is under a mile away St Mary’s Prep School, Queen Anne’s, Wellington College, Eton, Charterhouse, Marlborough College, Downe House, Harrow and Tudor Hall are all within easy reach.

The beautiful and historic market town of Henley is just 3 miles away with its pubs, restaurants, cafés and independent shops.

It is also well served for everyday shopping requirements with its weekly markets, monthly farmers markets as well as 2 large supermarkets. Home to the prestigious Leander Rowing Club, Henley also has two further rowing clubs, a rugby club and two tennis clubs.

Square Footage: 10,593 sq ft


Acreage: 26 Acres

Directions

From Henley head southeast on Station Road, then left onto Windsor Drive. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Mill Lane. After about half a mile, turn right onto Henley Road. Drive for 0.7 miles, then turn left onto Kings Lane. Follow Kings Lane for about a mile. Old Vicarage will be on your left.
Post Code RG9 4BS
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