Wargrave Road, Henley-on-thames, Berkshire, RG9

Nestled along the serene banks of the river, this striking detached home offers a lifestyle of unrivalled elegance and tranquillity. Boasting its own private mooring and a sun-drenched, south-facing garden, this property seamlessly blends the peace of riverside living with the sophistication of modern design. Meticulously refurbished by its current owner, the home showcases an array of high-end finishes, bespoke details, and an abundance of natural light that floods every expansive room. With over 3000 sq ft of luxurious space, the property offers both comfort and grandeur, making it perfect for both intimate gatherings and grand entertaining. Located between the historic and prestigious market town of Henley-on-Thames and the charming village of Wargrave, this residence presents the perfect balance of countryside serenity and convenient access to the best of local amenities, dining, and culture. If you�ve been searching for a peaceful riverside retreat with unparalleled style and sophistication, this is your dream home waiting to be discovered. Marsh Lock House is a striking three-storey riverside detached house, dating from the 18th century. The principal rooms have large windows with spectacular views over the river, lock and the weir, and there is a private mooring on the Thames at the end of the private garden. The property is entered up brick steps and through the double front door into the entrance hall with marble tiled floors. A double bedroom with built-in wardrobes has a large window to the front, high ceilings and a wood flooring. There is a shower room with a walk-in shower, wash-hand basin and W/C. Completing the ground floor is a room setup as a home gym but this could be easily utilised to any purpose to suit ones needs as it enjoys a pleasant outlook overlooking the river. Return stairs, with under cupboard, rise to the first floor. Upon reaching the first floor, you arrive into the central reception room where numerous rooms lead off as well as there being a patio door to the rear garden. Stairs also rise to the second floor. The front living room provides as the perfect space to relax and has delightful double French doors opening onto the south river-facing balcony. This comfortable room has wood floors, high ceilings and a fireplace. The sumptuous open-plan kitchen/breakfast room benefits from many windows and French doors to the same balcony as the living room. Featuring fully fitted bespoke units with granite worktops, a large centre island with storage, a bar area, and a range of integrated appliances, including an imposing 5-oven gas Aga. The breakfast/dining area has space for a large table and will be the perfect space to cater or entertain family or friends, especially in those summer months. Completing the first floor to the rear is a study, cloakroom and utility room with adjoining plant room. Upon arriving on the second-floor landing there is access to the bedrooms and family bathroom as well as there being a good amount of natural light coming in from the windows on the stairwell. The primary suite has been reconfigured to make the most of the south facing river aspect and benefits from a stunning ensuite with feature roll-top bath and shower cubicle, there is a separate W/C. The second bedroom also sits on the south aspect and has a selection of fitted wardrobes with there being an additional bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom with roll-top bath and walk in shower. Outside The property is approached along a private drive shared with a small number of grand and neighbouring riverside homes. There is parking for several vehicles and a single garage built into the land under the house. Through a picket gate and down flagstone steps you arrive into the garden. It is enclosed with fencing and mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and a paved riverside terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is access to a private mooring on the Thames and a timber summer house. The garden looks directly towards Marsh Lock and the riverside walkway, making it ideal for people-watching and observing the slow pace of boating through the Lock. This stretch of the river is busy with aquatic birdlife and is very peaceful with the weir providing a soothing soundtrack of moving water. The rear of the property is set as a terraced garden with steps leading up to a wooden fence with laurel bushes planted, and a pedestrian gate accessing the Wargrave Road. This would make an ideal area for a kitchen garden. Beyond the Wargrave Road is a steep wooded hillside providing a green backdrop for the house.