HambledenHenley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 3BL

The property offers over 5,500 sqft of accommodation over three floors. The ground floor consists of a collection of spacious and unique reception spaces including a modern fitted kitchen with bifolding doors to the garden, a large formal drawing room, separate dining room and stunning double height galleried Baronial reception hall, perfect for entertaining. For practicality, the ground floor also includes a guest w.c. and utility room. There are eight double bedrooms and four full bathrooms plus two cloakrooms across the first and second floors. All the bedrooms are sizable and most have enviable countryside or river views. The main bedroom enjoys two bay windows, a walk in wardrobe and ensuite with separate shower and bath. OUTSIDE SPACE The grand entrance to the house is gated and leads to a shared driveway, which sweeps around to a spacious parking area which can accommodation multiple vehicles. The stunning south west facing private grounds of 0.8 acres wrap around the house and lead directly down to the river. To one side is a kidneyshaped in-ground swimming pool with Roman steps and a surrounding paved deck. The formal lawns lead to the direct river frontage and include a mooring deck. Additionally, there is a patio wrapping the corner of the building that includes access from the reception hall and kitchen. The garden also includes a striking wet athouse built in a 'castle' style that includes a store room at the garden end. The house was built on a bern (a raised area) to avoid flooding from the river. The house has not been on the market since its purchase in 1976 by the current owners. It was constructed on the site of a previous home and original steps are still in place leading out to the garden from the main hall. The panelling in the Baronial hall was re-used from the House of Lords where a refurbishment was underway at that time. The boathouse was added in 1929. Until the outbreak of World War II, the house was owned by the Japanese government and used as an ambassadorial retreat. During the war, it became a base for US officers. The property and its boathouse have been featured on screen and in books. Screen appearances include Midsomer Murders (Dead in the Water 2004 and a new untitled episode 2023), Endeavour (Girl 2013 and Scherzo 2021) and the Marlow Murder Club in 2023. The boathouse is included in the book ‘Boathouses' by Clare Sherrif, 2008.