Highmoor Cross, Henley-on-thames, RG9

Recently extended and refurbished throughout to a high standard, this semi-detached cottage is located in the popular village of Highmoor Cross, 5 miles from Henley-on-Thames. Featuring 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), study, open-plan kitchen and dining room, sitting room with original stove and doors to the professionally landscaped rear garden. Off-road parking to the front.

ACCOMMODATION

The original semi-detached cottage has been extensively refurbished and extended to form a comfortable 3/4 bedroom home. A canopied timber entrance porch and modern part-glazed front door. Into the hallway, with ceramic tiled floor and a recessed sisal door mat. The cloakroom and utility room features space for a washing machine, fitted cupboards, a stainless steel sink, hanging space for coats, and a w.c.The study has a wooden door, and a wooden herringbone pattern flooring. Replacement windows to the front and down-lighters in the ceiling. The open-plan kitchen and dining has matching wooden herringbone pattern flooring. The dining area has space for a circular or 6-seater table, and features a pair of French doors opening out to the rear garden. A breakfast bar peninsula with a quartz worktop separates the two areas. The kitchen is fitted with grey modern shaker style wall and base units with the quartz worktop and fitted display shelves. A stainless steel sink sits beneath a window overlooking the rear garden. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, a 4-ring induction hob with extractor fan over, electric oven, microwave oven, and dishwasher. An under-stairs cupboard has space for cleaning supplies and larder shelving. The cosy sitting room runs from front to back, with replacement windows to the front and French doors to the rear garden. Featuring the herringbone patterned wood floor, a tiled fireplace with the original stove, electric wall-mounted radiators, integrated shelving and cabinets. Up the carpeted staircase to the first floor landing. The principal bedroom is a generous double with a dramatic vaulted ceiling, windows to the rear and carpeting. It opens to an elegant en suite shower room, with a Velux window, a walk-in shower with rainfall head and hand wand, a heated towel rail, a w.c. and a wash hand basin set into fitted cabinets. Bedroom 4 is a small single with carpeting, a window overlooking the rear garden and a high ceiling. Currently in use as a dressing room.Bedroom 2 is a double, with a high ceiling with down-lighters, a window to the front and carpeting.Bedroom 3 is a double, with a high ceiling with down-lighters and beams, fitted wardrobes, a window to the front, and carpeting. A loft hatch has a folding ladder and leads to the boarded attic, with lighting and with two large storage areas. The large family bathroom overlooks the rear garden, and has high ceilings, a panelled bath, a glass-enclosed shower with rainfall head and hand wand, a heated towel rail, wash hand basin and w.c..OutsideThe front elevation of the property features the original exposed brick and complimentary new black timber cladding. The front garden has been professionally landscaped and planted, with a gravel driveway and a bin store.The spectacular private rear garden has been fully landscaped with extensive patio providing Al Fresco dining, well stocked shrub beds, a further raised patio with seating and a pergola with climbing plants. Fruit trees and a raised herb garden make this an 'edible garden . Mains drainage, electricity, water. New double-glazing throughout, electric programmable central heating with wall-mounted radiators.

LOCATION

Living in Highmoor CrossHighmoor Cross is a delightful hamlet just outside the village of Stoke Row, 5.3 miles from Henley-on-Thames, 3 miles from Sonning Common and 7.5 miles from Reading Mainline train station with connections via the Great Western mainline to London Paddington and out to the West; via Southwest Trains to Waterloo and the Elizabeth Line which connects through the City to Canary Wharf. Heathrow Airport is only 45 minutes away by car. There are a number of good country pubs in the area: The Rising Sun at Witheridge Hill, The Cherry Tree and Crooked Billet in Stoke Row to name the closest. Stoke Row also features a highly-regarded village convenience store and deli. Nearby Nettlebed has The White Hart pub, and McQueen's deli, the renowned Nettlebed Creamery with 'Cheese Shed' and a popular village social club.SchoolsThere is a well-loved village Nursery School 0.1 miles away, Stoke Row Primary School (OFSTED Good) is less than 2 miles away, as is Peppard Primary School (OFSTED Good), and Nettlebed Primary School. Gillotts School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School for secondary.Prep schools include St Mary's School Henley and Rupert House School, and The Oratory Prep School.Private secondary schools include The Oratory, Queen Anne's School Caversham, Shiplake, Reading Bluecoat, and Leighton Park School.Highmoor Cross is surrounded by beautiful beech woodland and has plenty of public foot and bridle paths providing excellent walks and horse riding. There are several welcoming clubs nearby, including tennis, cycling and gardening. ServicesMains drainage, electricity and water. Electric programmable central heating with wall-mounted radiators.Broadband: Ultrafast via Airband, up to 220MB, Superfast via BT Openreach up to 20MBLocal Authority: South Oxfordshire District CouncilCouncil Tax Band: E