8 bed detached house for sale

Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, Oxfordshire RG4

A substantial Grade II listed farmhouse with scope for further renovation

Description
Blounts Farm is a Grade II Listed eight-bedroom farmhouse, rich in history and character, set on the edge of the sought-after village of Sonning Common. With origins dating back to the 16th century, this distinguished home, historically known as Blounts Court Farmhouse, offers elegant accommodation arranged over three floors and showcases a wealth of period features, including exposed timbers and traditional six-panelled doors.

The property is principally brick-built beneath a plain tiled roof and underwent a comprehensive renovation, including re-roofing, between 2014 and 2015, blending modern upgrades with its historic charm.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, formal dining room, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, and boot room. A cellar provides additional storage, housing the boiler and wine store.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an en suite shower room. The second floor features four attic bedrooms and a further family bathroom.

Outside
The farmhouse is set within the laid to lawn gardens of approximately 1.05 the west lies a garage and carport.

Location
Blounts Farmhouse is situated on the edge of the popular South Oxfordshire village of Sonning Common. The village has a thriving community with a good range of local facilities. Surrounding villages feature charming country pubs and restaurants and the nearby towns of Henley on Thames and Reading offer extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

The area is well served for schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Shiplake College and Queen Anne’s for girls in Caversham, Moulsford Prep and Rupert House Prep in Henley. There is a mainline rail service to London, Paddington via Reading from 27 minutes and the City via the Elizabeth Line. The M4 J11 is within easy striking distance providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. There are a number of fine golf courses in the area including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe and Henley. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding and there are boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Square Footage: 3,969 sq ft



Directions
From the main traffic lights in Henley, take Gravel Hill out of town, keeping the Town Hall on your right. Continue for approximately 3 miles to the Bolts Cross t-junction and turn left, signposted for Reading and Peppard. Proceed across Peppard Common, and just before entering Sonning Common, turn left into Blounts Court Road. Blounts Farm will be on your left.

Post Code: RG4 9PA
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