Mileage
Henley-on-Thames 6 miles; Twyford 3 miles; Reading 5 miles; M4 J10 6 miles
Situation
The Old House is situated in the popular and historic Thameside village of Sonning which has local amenities including a well-regarded public house, a riverside hotel, dinner theatre and popular restaurant. More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading. There are mainline stations in Reading and Twyford giving easy access to London, Paddington (from 35 minutes) and the M4 J10 is approximately 6 miles away providing access to London and the West Country. There is a wide variety of schools in the area including Reading Blue Coat School (within walking distance) and Shiplake College. Sporting facilities include boating on the Thames and golf at a number of local courses.
Description
The Old House is situated in this popular and historic Thames-side village and it is believed that the oldest part of the house dates back to 17th century. This impressive house is built of rendered brick elevations under a clay tiled roof and has been extremely well maintained by the present owners whilst still retaining many original features such as fireplaces and ceiling beams. Set within its own grounds of approximately half of an acre, the property offers spacious accommodation in excess of 6,000 square feet comprising of 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), 21ft hand-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, 4 reception rooms, utility room and boot room. The property has been extended to offer a stunning architecturally designed swimming pool complex with pitched double glazed reflective glass roof housing a large heated swimming pool with electronically operated roll-on cover, Jacuzzi, 2 changing rooms, pump room, snooker/games room and a chilled storage wine room.
The property offers gas fired central heating and double glazing, and outside there is a detached coach-house with 2 garages, a dark room/shed with a studio/office above.
The property is approached through electric timber gates leading to a gravel drive with walled parking and turning area. The secluded south facing garden has a full width paved patio and several terraced areas of lawn, a variety of mature trees and herbaceous borders.
Directions
Leave Henley-on-Thames on the A4155 towards Reading. Pass through Shiplake and at the Flowing Spring public house, turn left towards Sonning. At the end of the lane turn left onto the B478, cross Sonning Bridge and continue around the bend into Thames Street. After about 100 yards, The Old House will be found on the right hand side.
