For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Fawley, Henley-on-Thames, RG9£4,500,000

A substantial and beautifully appointed five bedroom house set within approximately three acres of landscaped gardens, four miles from Henley-on-Thames From the moment you enter Church Field’s grounds, this detached 1930s house has a commanding presence. The brick and timber house sits at the end of a long drive which sweeps up through attractively landscaped gardens to the house. An oak framed detached four car garage, has a large self-contained studio annexe above. Its elevated decked terrace has remarkable views of the gardens and beyond. Internally the house is thoughtfully laid out, with a wonderful flow between the four reception rooms and the fantastically light and airy kitchen, with generous dining and sitting spaces, creating great spaces for entertaining. Many of the rooms look out over the manicured front gardens and, to the rear, an idyllic outside space with terraces, expansive lawns, wildflowers, orchard trees and leisure facilities including a tennis court and swimming pool, with a backdrop of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty rising beyond. Church Field’s generous accommodation is well suited for entertaining , with multiple large reception rooms that flow into each other: a formal drawing room that has exquisite views of the gardens on three sides, while the dining room, family room and study offer different and equally green and mesmerizing aspects. Family life is centred around the vast, multi-purpose kitchen, breakfast and family room, which has two sets of French doors opening to the rear terrace. The room is well zoned, with the kitchen, breakfast area and seating areas all appointed with attractive oak cabinetry, quartz surfaces and a variety of appliances. The wood burning stove provides an inviting link between the eating and sitting areas. The family room could easily double up, as a ground floor bedroom, with the neighbouring shower room. The bespoke boot room and laundry room are situated alongside. The striking double height reception hall, with its feature staircase, leads up to a galleried first floor landing. The principal suite has a dressing room, en suite bath/shower room and westerly views from a private balcony. The remaining bedrooms, all generously sized, share a family bath and shower room. Above the garage, with its own private external staircase, a self-contained studio annexe provides opportunity for an au pair, housekeeper or older children living at home, with a large open plan living space/ bedroom, separate kitchen and shower room. Outside The house sits within peaceful grounds of about three acres, which have been landscaped to offer a variety of different styles. To the front, mature trees lead the way through the entrance and up the sweeping driveway to a large gravel parking area and the four-car garage. Formal lawns at the front wrap around to the rear, where there is a relined swimming pool, an enclosed upsized tennis court, wildflower meadows and a kitchen garden with vegetable plots, fruiting trees and a greenhouse. Attached to the house is a large dining terrace accessed from the kitchen/family room, which is the perfect place to sit and enjoy meals outside in the warmer months with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Situation Fawley is a charming hamlet of mainly detached period properties, situated about four miles north of Henley on-Thames. The hamlet sits within rolling greenbelt countryside of the Chiltern Hills, which is crossed by miles of footpaths and bridleways. Pubs and day-to-day conveniences can be found in the surrounding villages with more extensive shops and services in Henley, including a Waitrose supermarket and a variety of independent boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Every summer the town hosts the world-famous Royal Regatta in early July. There are highly regarded primary schools in the vicinity as well as Buckinghamshire’s renowned grammar schools and independent schools, including Wycombe Abbey, Rupert House, Shiplake College, Abingdon and Queen Anne’s School. The M4 and M40 are readily accessible by road and good rail links are available to London Paddington, Canary Wharf and the City via the Elizabeth line. Property Ref Number: HAM-56104 Additional Information Local Authority Buckinghamshire. Council Tax Band H. Annexe Council Tax Band A. Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Ultra fast full fibre broadband Tenure Freehold What3words ///playfully.barrel.loudnes Additional information - Open plan kitchen/ breakfast/sitting room - Drawing room - Five double bedrooms - Studio annexe over garage - Four-car garage - Driveway parking - Tennis court - Swimming pool - Private gardens - Total of approx. 4947 sq ft. Key information Council Tax Band: H Tenure: Freehold