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

Description

Set within beautifully landscaped grounds in the popular village of Shiplake, Manor Gardens is an exceptional development of 24 newly built two, three, four and five-bedroom houses created by award-winning developer, Beechcroft. Designed, built and finished to Beechcroft’s exacting standards, each elegant, energy-efficient house provides an abundance of generously proportioned, light-filled, living space, high-quality fixtures and fittings and a private garden. All homes have allocated parking and selected properties also have a garage. The landscaped grounds will be fully maintained and the cost of this will be covered by the development’s estate charge.

Plot 1

This exceptional four-bedroom house provides an abundance of light filled living space, a terrace, private garden and sunroom.

The stylish kitchen/dining room, at the heart of the home, features bespoke cabinets and a full complement of top brand name appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, the utility room, accessed from the garden, is the perfect place to dry the dog or to leave muddy boots after a country walk.   

Glazed, double doors lead from the dining room to the sunroom, a delightful place to sit with a cup of coffee and the morning papers, whatever the weather. From the dining room, a further set of double doors open onto an elegant, generously proportioned drawing room, light and airy by day and a comfortable, peaceful, sanctuary when the nights draw in. Just across the hallway from the drawing room is the fourth bedroom. With an adjacent shower room, this is ideal guest accommodation although it could also be used as a study.

On the upper floor, there’s an impressive principal bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite featuring a bath and a separate shower. There’s a second bedroom, also with fitted wardrobes, and a third bedroom, located next to another shower room.


Beechcroft is celebrating 40 years of creating award-winning homes in some of the most desirable locations in southern England. From newly built to meticulously restored properties, each Beechcroft home is energy-efficient and easily maintained and features a high-quality specification. Beechcroft’s beautifully landscaped settings are an integral part of the development’s design – appearing mature from the outset and flourishing over time.

Specification

While each Beechcroft development is unique, they all share the same uncompromising commitment to quality.
You can look forward to beautiful spaces that function like a dream, thanks to our meticulous attention to detail and our investment in the best materials, fixtures and fittings.

Interior designed kitchens feature Siemens appliances, stone surfaces and a Quooker tap
Ceramic wall tiling in bathrooms, shower rooms and en-suites
Stone surround with wood burning effect electric fire

Kitchens
Stone surfaces, matching upstands and splash backs complement the interior designed kitchens. Non-porous stone surfaces provide easy-clean, hygienic and antimicrobial protection to reduce
the spread and growth of bacteria, mould and mildew
Laminate surfaces in utility rooms where appropriate
A BORA Pure induction hob with integral recirculation extractor and full range of integrated appliances by Siemens including a single oven, combination microwave/oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, wine fridge and a washing machine and tumble dryer in utility area/room
Stainless steel sinks in kitchens and utility rooms where appropriate
Quooker boiling water tap
Choice of Amtico flooring to kitchens and utility area/room*

Bathrooms & shower rooms
Contemporary white sanitary ware from Villeroy & Boch with AntiBac toilet seats to reduce the growth of bacteria by more than 99.9%
Mira Flight shower tray contains BioCote® Technology designed to reduce bacteria and mould growth by up to 99.9%
Ceramic wall tiling in bathrooms, shower rooms and en-suites
Fitted vanity units to bathrooms, shower rooms, en-suites and cloakrooms
Stone surfaces in bathrooms, shower rooms and en-suites
‘Vado’ taps and fittings in chrome
Chrome heated towel rails to bathrooms, shower rooms and en-suites
Shaver sockets to bathrooms, shower rooms and en-suites
Choice of Amtico flooring to bathrooms, shower rooms, en-suites and cloakrooms*
Mirrors fitted in bathrooms, en-suites and cloakrooms

Heating & ventilation
Wet underfloor heating system served by individual air source heat pumps to all houses
Stone surround with wood burning effect electric fire
Double glazed UPVC windows

Lighting, TV & telephone
Low energy fitment pendant lights
LED downlights to kitchens, sun rooms, bathrooms, cloakrooms and en-suites where applicable
Master digital BT box located in understairs cupboard of all houses
High level TV point in drawing room, kitchen/dining room and bedroom 1
Indivdually fitted TV aerial and wiring for satellite to all houses with outlets to kitchen, drawing room, sun room, ground floor study, bedroom 1, bedroom 2 and hobby room
CAT 6 data cabling

Security & safety
Window locks to all windows†
Security alarm fitted
Mains operated smoke detectors with battery backup and mains powered Carbon Monoxide detector
10 year warranty issued on build completion**

Internal fittings
Panelled internal doors with polished chrome handles
Lever on rose door handles with antibacterial coating
Flat plate metal switches and sockets
Fitted wardrobes to bedroom 1 and bedroom 2
Cornice to drawing room and hallway
Coving to all remaining rooms with the exception of kitchens, bathrooms and rooms with sloping ceilings
Moulded skirtings and architraves
Choice of carpet colours to drawing room, study, bedrooms, hall and stairs*

* Subject to stage of construction
† Except those windows deemed as means of escape
Images are indicative only
** Manor Gardens is registered with ICW and offers a 10-year structural warranty with each new home.
ICW are a leading UK provider of building warranties for new homes, which ensures that your home
has been built to the highest standards. www.i-c-w.co.uk

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