Location

The pretty village of Nettlebed is situated on the Henley-Oxford Road (A4130) approximately 5 miles north west of Henley-on-Thames, which boasts an antique shop, The Cheese shed, a petrol station with a Budgens which is open 24/7, the well regarded McQueens Deli and White Hart Hotel and restaurant. In addition there is a village Primary school and pre-school serving the local community.

More extensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in the nearby historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames, offering a fine variety of shops, public houses and restaurants as well as a Waitrose and a hospital.

The town of Reading also offers further shops and amenities, together with a fast rail service to London, Paddington and the Elizabeth line. The M40 (J6) and M4 J8/9 are within easy reach, both providing access to Heathrow and the national motorway network.

There are schools in the area of excellent repute, as well as sporting facilities including rowing on the Thames and a number of fine local golf courses.

The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and riding through a well-linked network of public footpaths and bridleways.

Description

Set in the heart of this popular village, a 17th-century cottage with a Victorian frontage provides a wealth of period features and character.

A rear gate takes you straight into the private garden, with everyday access through the Amdega conservatory, which leads through to the recently updated spacious kitchen enjoying views over the garden. Leading off the kitchen is the sitting room with 17th-century beams and a large open fireplace. The family room/playroom is to the front of the house and could also make an ideal home office/study as there is a front door onto Watlington Street.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is to the rear and has stunning views over the rooftops of Nettlebed and enjoys a newly appointed en suite shower room. Bedroom two is a double bedroom overlooking the rear garden. Bedroom three is at the front, with a bay window overlooking the village and is also a double. Next door to this bedroom is a large storage room with a window. Completing this floor is a recently fitted family bathroom that serves both of these rooms.

Outside, the rear garden is south-west facing and is completely enclosed and private. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with mature planting and borders. There is an additional barn with exposed beams, which has been sympathetically converted into a home office/gym that could also serve as a guest bedroom as it benefits from an en suite wet room. To the front of the property there is private parking for one car, there is street parking on Watlington Street, as well as parking to the side of the property by way of an annual license with the Nettlebed estate.

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames take the Fairmile (B4130) to Nettlebed, upon reaching the village, turn right signposted to Cookley Green and Watlington (B481). Continue along this road and shortly after the property can be found on your left.