Impressive family house with 5 acres, stables and ancillary home office accommodation
An exceptional modern country house set within approximately 5 acres of beautifully maintained south-facing
gardens and paddock. Extensively refurbished and enhanced to a superb standard, The Old Orchard offers
beautifully appointed accommodation approaching 3,900 sq ft, complemented by a detached studio/home
office, stable block and extensive ancillary buildings. Combining luxurious family living with outstanding modern
infrastructure, including solar power, Tesla battery storage and Starlink connectivity, this is a rare lifestyle
property in a sought-after setting close to Henley-on-Thames and Reading.
The Old Orchard is an outstanding modern country residence enjoying a private setting on the edge of the highly regarded village of Kidmore End. Constructed of attractive red brick and significantly extended and refurbished, the property offers a superb balance of contemporary design, practical family living and high-quality finishes throughout.
The interiors are bright and welcoming, characterised by high ceilings, large windows and a strong connection to the south-facing gardens. The principal reception rooms are arranged from the entrance hall and provide flexible space for family life, entertaining and home working. The sitting room features an open fireplace with a wood-burning stove, while underfloor heating extends throughout the tiled areas of the ground floor.
At the heart of the house is the impressive kitchen and breakfast room, fitted with extensive painted cabinetry and a comprehensive range of Gaggenau appliances, including ovens, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler and a central island with induction hob. The kitchen flows into a magnificent oak-framed orangery with a lantern roof and wide glazed doors opening to the terrace and gardens. A bespoke walk-in, temperature-controlled wine room provides a distinctive additional feature.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a fitted dressing room, en suite bathroom and a substantial oak-framed balcony overlooking the gardens, paddock, fields and woodland beyond. There are four further double bedrooms, two with en suite facilities, together with a family shower room.
Outside, the property enjoys beautifully maintained south-facing gardens and paddock extending to approximately 5 acres. A substantial detached barn-style building provides a spacious car port, stores and an excellent first-floor studio or home office with shower room. The stable yard incorporates five stables together with barn and storage facilities, offering flexibility for equestrian, leisure or lifestyle use.
The Old Orchard also benefits from an unusually strong modern specification, including three-phase electricity, a Tesla backup battery and a 10.5kW solar array, understood to have more than 20 years of warranty remaining. The house is fully networked with professional hardwired and Wi-Fi infrastructure connected to Starlink, providing internet speeds of approximately 200Mbps
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I love this house, the kitchen is incredible and you have lovely views over the countryside.
Adam SayersProperty agent