Detached house for sale in Lowes Close, Shiplake, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

Knight Frank are delighted to offer this well-presented five-bedroom family home in a popular location. The property provides good-sized accommodation throughout and many character features, such as oak beams and an inglenook fireplace.

The property consists of five bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms offering flexible accommodation.

A covered entrance porch leads to the front door, opening into the entrance hall, with a cloakroom and doors leading to the kitchen and reception rooms. To the right of the hallway are the dining room and living room. The triple-aspect living room has a beautiful inglenook fireplace and features wooden beams. It has views to the front of the property and leads into the dining room, which also has a fireplace, wooden beams and double doors to the garden. To the left of the hallway are doors leading to a study and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen is at the rear of the property, with views over the rear garden. There are a range of floor and wall units and a selection of integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, split-level oven and halogen hob. There is also space for a dining table and chairs. From the kitchen is access to a reception room that leads into a conservatory with doors leading out to the rear terrace.

The staircase gives access to the first-floor galleried landing, which leads to the principal bedroom with ensuite shower and a range of fitted wardrobes, a guest bedroom with en suite shower, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside, a wide gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles leads to a double garage, edged by a lawned area interspersed with mature shrubs and hedgerow. To the rear is a stunning south-facing landscaped private garden with a lawn edged by colourful mature shrub beds and a full-width sunny patio. There is a wealth of privacy and a water feature providing a lovely tranquil space in the garden.

5 Lowes Close is situated in a superb cul-de-sac position on a mature private plot, just a short walk from the centre of the village. Shiplake has a thriving community spirit and a variety of amenities, including a village shop/post office, garage and a delightful gastropub. Shiplake railway station gives Main Line access (via Twyford) 8 minutes or (Reading) 18 minutes with a fast service to London Paddington (from 25 minutes) with access to the Elizabeth line. Henley on Thames, Marlow, and Reading towns are all within easy access, providing a comprehensive range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities. The area is well served by schools, including Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coats, The Abbey School for girls and Queen Anne's in Caversham. The nearby River Thames and countryside offers extensive walking facilities and river pursuits. A walk along the towpath from Shiplake gives access to Henley on the Thames. There are several recreational pastimes to include at Henley Rugby & Cricket Club; Golf is available at Henley, Badgermore, Temple & Huntercombe.