Location

Thistle House occupies an elevated situation on the edge of the small Berkshire village of Crazies Hill which has a popular public house/restaurant and primary school. The property is positioned for easy access to Henley and Reading, both of which offer extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Reading and Twyford have mainline train services to London (Paddington) from 23 minutes as well as Cross Rail. Junction 8/9 of the M4 is just 8 miles distant. The area is well served for schools, including Rupert House in Henley, Lambrook School, Eton, Radley, Wellington, Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne's in Caversham. The village is well served by bus school routes, in particular to Queen Annes, Moulsford and Abingdon. There are a number of fine golf courses around Henley-on-Thames, including Temple, Henley and nearby Hennerton. Racing may be enjoyed at Ascot & Windsor and there are extensive boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Description

Thistle House is an impressive country house which has well proportioned, family accommodation arranged over three floors. It sits centrally within its plot and enjoys outstanding views over its gardens, grounds and surrounding countryside. It is beautifully presented and retains many period features, has high ceilings and a light and airy atmosphere.

Main features include:

Magnificent double aspect drawing room with views over garden and woodland, open fireplace with carved wood surround
Sitting room with open fireplace, square bay window with views over garden
Family room with feature fireplace, double aspect over garden and woodland
Study with wooden block floor, shelved cupboard, window overlooking garden
Lower ground floor kitchen/breakfast room with range of painted floor and wall units with granite worksurfaces, 4 oven Aga, electric double oven, electric hob, built in fridge and dishwasher
Elegant dining room with fireplace, hardwood floor, arched windows and double doors opening onto the garden terrace
Double aspect master bedroom with views over surrounding countryside, built in wardrobes, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, WC and washbasin
Four further bedrooms, bathroom, shower room
Annexe accommodation accessed from the ground floor cloakroom and external side entrance, comprising bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and shower room.

Outside

Thistle House is accessed via a long drive from the lane leading to electrically operated wrought iron gates which open to a large gravel parking area to the side of the house and an open sided, triple car port. Adjacent to the gates is a brick built outbuilding with an attractive pond to one side. The delightful gardens and grounds wrap around the house and on the northern boundary is a hard tennis court. The garden then slopes to an orchard and paddock beyond and there is a useful log cabin studio/office equipped with power and light. The heated swimming pool has a stone terrace and surrounding wall and is accessed from the house via the dining room and laundry. The garden to the south of the house is level and laid mainly to lawn and there is a charming summerhouse with power and light, surrounded by a paved terrace and raised bed. The gardens and grounds are private and planted with a variety of perennial plants and mature shrubs and trees.

Directions

Leave Henley-on-Thames via Henley bridge and proceed on the A4130 towards Maidenhead. At the top of Remenham Hill, turn right towards Warren Row, passing Kentons Lane on the right. At the village green, take the right turn towards Crazies Hill and then straight on into Hatchgate Lane. At the junction turn right signposted to Wargrave and the drive to Thistle House will be found after a short distance on the right hand side. Proceed along the drive to the gates to Thistle House. Post code for Sat Nav RG10 8DF

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