For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Bix, Henley-on-Thames, RG9£2,000,000

A truly individual Grade II-listed character property with a wealth of original features, well presented interiors and attractive garden. Situated on the western edge of Bix, The Fox is a charming former public house now converted to a unique family home. The Grade II-listed property was built in 1935 in the Arts and Crafts style for W.H. Brakspear & Son, a local brewer from Henley-on-Thames, and is an attractive red brick and timber framed construction. Internally many of the building’s original features have been incorporated into the conversion, including exposed beams and brick fireplaces and parquet flooring; the timber-framed bar counters are a charming talking point. The conversion has been well executed to create a well-planned layout that’s ideal for modern living, with generous reception areas suited to entertaining and plenty of storage. Outside, there is a generous gravel driveway and a large rear garden with mature trees, overlooking the countryside beyond. The pub closed in the early 2000s and was converted to a home by the vendor around 20 years ago. The sympathetic conversion has kept many of the pub’s best features: a panelled staircase, the large fireplaces and part of the original bar, while creating a substantial and relaxing home. The house also has a cellar, with potential for conversion to a cinema room/further usable space. The ground floor is separated into two halves: at the front, the reception hall leads to an inviting sitting room with wood-burning stove, a separate dining room with bar area, a study and a cloakroom – all well configured for entertaining. To the rear there is an open plan kitchen and breakfast room with adjoining laundry room, a home office, further cloakroom and a shower room. Upstairs the bedrooms are arranged around a central landing, including a principal bedroom open to an en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, four further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. Outside The Fox enjoys a semi-rural setting surrounded by fields, over which there are lovely views to the rear. The detached house is approached via a gravel driveway with ample parking for a good number of cars. Mature planting around the house adds colour and hedges around the boundary separate it from the neighbouring houses and the road. The garden to the rear is also an excellent size and enclosed by hedging and wooden panel fencing, with the space dominated by two majestic oak trees. A number of new trees have been planted and there are attractive borders of shrubs and scented herbs. A paved terrace provides space for dining outside. Situation Bix is located in the parish of Bix and Assendon, nestled in the Chiltern Hills, surrounded by countryside. The Chilterns is well known for breath-taking walking trails, cycling routes and bridleways. Bix is located approximately three miles from Henley-on-Thames where there are a variety of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, a three-screen cinema and theatre. The annual calendar of events is packed with varied options such as Henley Royal Regatta, Henley Festival, Traditional Boat Festival, Rewind and many more. Schooling options for both primary and secondary ages include Bix Montessori and Forest School located in Bix Common, Nettlebed Community School, Rupert House and many local primary schools. Secondary schools in Henley include Gillotts and Shiplake College. Commuting routes are easily accessible via car and train. Henley Station is two stops from Twyford where the mainline into London or Reading is accessed including the Elizabeth Line. The M4 is accessed via J8/9 after passing the A404 from the Thicket roundabout. The M40 can be accessed at The Handy Cross roundabout J4. Property Ref Number: HAM-58868 Additional information - Reception hall - Kitchen breakfast room - Sitting - room - Study - Dining room - Laundry room - Office - Two - cloakrooms Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold