6 bed country house for sale

Bolney Road, Lower Shiplake RG9

Location
Situated just a couple of minutes' walk from the heart of the village of Lower Shiplake, and just 1.5 miles to the south of Henley on Thames. Lower Shiplake's railway station just two minutes walk, offers an excellent service into London Paddington (approx. 45 mins), with access to the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) at Twyford. There is a vibrant village shop and Post Office, excellent butcher and the Baskerville Arms is a popular public house, with restaurant. Shiplake primary school is nearby at Shiplake Cross, as well as Gillotts secondary school, in Henley. There is also a wide selection of excellent private schools in the nearby area, including the well regarded coed Shiplake College.

The Property
Sagamore is a striking Tudor style house, built in the 1920's with timbered elevations, stained glass windows and impressive tall chimneys. Occupying a substantial stretch of river frontage, with two wet boathouses and hard moorings. There is potential inside to upgrade certain areas, the property benefits from underfloor heating throughout and was altered substantially in recent years to provide Six bedrooms all with ensuites.

The entrance hall has an impressive vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows, the sitting room has exposed timbers and wood block flooring, with doors opening onto the river terrace. There is an attractive dining room with stone fireplace, with a panelled recess and wood block floor and the River room, has access onto a balcony right on the river, with wonderful views up and down the river. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of cupboards, including a large island, Laconche Range oven, large double fridge freezer and utility room. Off the kitchen is a rear hall and secondary staircase, plus access to the gym/playroom with access to the plant room, with boiler and hot water tanks etc.

On the first floor there is a substantial principal bedroom suite, with three further bedrooms each with ensuites. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms both with ensuites, along with a cinema room and study, plus a separate WC.

Outside
There are substantial gardens & grounds which extend to approx. 1.2 acres. Two gated entrances with driveway and parking for 10 cars, plus the second entrance offers a hard standing for boat or further vehicles. Extensive lawns, with a riverside lawn, stretching down to the Thames, various terraces for seating and entertaining spaces.

Outbuildings
There is a large garage, which leads onto one of the two wet boathouses, the second being under the river room. There is also a large workshop/store as well as three further stores.

Services
All main services are connected with gas underfloor heating.

Council Tax
Band H South Oxfordshire District Council

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.