5 bed detached house for sale

Manor Gardens, Shiplake, Henley On Thames RG9

Just Launched 5 bed detached home - plot 23

Set in landscaped gardens, Manor Gardens is a beautifully built development of just 24 new houses.

Description
plot 23

Constructed with modern family living at its heart, this substantial residence offers a superb combination of open-plan entertaining space, elegant reception rooms and flexible bedroom accommodation, creating an ideal home for growing families.

The ground floor is centred around a welcoming entrance hall, from which the principal rooms are accessed. To the front of the property, a dedicated study provides the ideal environment for home working or quiet reading. The spacious drawing room offers an elegant formal reception space, while to the rear of the home the impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room forms the social hub of the property, providing ample room for family gatherings and entertaining. A separate utility room, ground-floor cloakroom/WC and direct access to the integral garage enhance the practicality of the layout. Beyond the kitchen, a delightful sun room enjoys views over and access to the rear garden, creating a bright and versatile additional living area.

The first floor provides superb family accommodation, including a generous principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and an additional sitting room with French doors leading onto the balcony, perfect for the morning coffee or sunset wine. Bedroom Two is a well-proportioned double room served by a contemporary shower room, while Bedroom Five offers flexibility as a nursery, dressing room, playroom or additional home office.

The second floor comprises two further spacious double bedrooms, ideal for older children or guests, together with a stylish family shower room. Extensive eaves storage is incorporated on both sides of the property, providing valuable additional storage space.

Externally, the property enjoys a generous rear garden with a substantial patio terrace, perfectly suited to outdoor entertaining and family enjoyment. The integral garage and private parking complete this outstanding family home.

Location
With the River Thames to the east and The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the west, Shiplake is surrounded by spectacular scenery. This is one of the most accessible, yet unspoilt, landscapes in the country; a rich tapestry of ancient woodlands, wildlife-rich heathland, chalk streams, picturesque villages and cultural landmarks. This scenic area is home to a collection of historic houses, each with its own unique charm. You’ll find the National Trust’s Grey’s Court and Nuffield Place near Henley-on-Thames and Cliveden, just over the border in Buckinghamshire.

Shiplake has two distinct areas, each with its own character and sense of community. The village store, post office, butcher’s and the award-winning Baskerville Arms are located in Lower Shiplake, whilst Shiplake Cross is home to the Grade II listed parish church and The Plough, a beautifully renovated 17th century inn. The village’s Memorial Hall hosts exercise classes, theatrical and musical performances as well as clubs and societies catering for all interests from art and amateur dramatics to badminton and table tennis. Shiplake Tennis Club provides family-friendly tennis and, for golfers, Henley Golf Club offers one of Oxfordshire’s finest courses. Riverside living brings abundant opportunities for fishing, sailing and rowing. Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta is a popular celebration of traditional boating. Shiplake’s Primary School, with a nursery on site, was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted whilst the nearest secondary school, Gillotts in Henley achieved an ‘Excellent’ rating. Shiplake College, an independent day and boarding school has an excellent reputation but there’s plenty of choice of independents. Rupert House in Henley is a happy, high achieving independent school for 3 to 11-year-olds. Queen Anne’s School, Caversham is a boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 19. The Abbey School, just south of Reading town centre, has a nursery as well as junior and senior schools and attracts girls from all over the south of England. The Reading Blue Coat School in Sonning-on-Thames has been achieving excellent results since 1646. Out of school, Shiplake Football Club, with close ties to Reading fc, has under-14 and under-16 teams and the village has an active Scout group.

Whether you’re doing the weekly shop, meeting friends for a coffee or a meal or heading out for the evening, Henley-on-Thames, just three miles from Shiplake has plenty to offer. There’s a fabulous choice of restaurants, bistros, cafes and bars including popular chains such as The Giggling Squid along with enticing independents like The Shellfish Cow and the Bistro at the Boathouse, with its river views and decked terrace. For your grocery shopping, there’s a Waitrose, a Tesco and a cook along with delicatessens, bakeries and patisseries. For an evening’s entertainment, the Regal Picturehouse is a characterful, three-screen, cinema with a café bar but don’t miss the chance to catch a show at The Mill at Sonning, the UK’s only dinner-theatre. Henley Festival, a five-day, black-tie event celebrating the best of national and international music is an annual highlight – and, of course, there’s the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta. For a day’s retail therapy, Marlow has the perfect mix of High Street names, upmarket retailers and independent boutiques. With an annual food festival and a collection of restaurants including The Ivy Marlow Garden with its fabulous Art-Deco interior and The Hand & Flowers, the only gastropub in the country to be awarded two Michelin stars, Marlow attracts food-lovers from all over the south. For complete relaxation, the Spa Illuminata at Danesfield House Hotel is a luxurious and tranquil place to indulge in treatments – and the afternoon tea at the hotel is irresistible.

From Shiplake, the rail journey to Henley-on-Thames is about five minutes, to Reading, approximately 20 minutes and London Paddington, via Twyford, around 45 minutes. From Twyford to London Paddington, the journey on the Elizabeth Line takes less than 50 minutes. The M4 is approximately six miles away, the M40 is about 9 miles away and it’s 17 miles to the M25. Local bus services provide links with Reading, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Oxford and Wallingford.

*distances and time according to google maps

Square Footage: 2,550 sq ft

Additional Info
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