Wood Lane, Kidmore End, Oxfordshire, RG4 9BB | Property for sale | Savills
5,773 sq ft(536.33 sq m)
Guide price £2,650,000($4,540,017)

Wood LaneKidmore End, Oxfordshire, RG4 9BB


    Key features

    • Exceptional contemporary country house
    • Five bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms and versatile family living space
    • Superb kitchen/breakfast room opening into a magnificent oak-framed orangery
    • Approximately 5 acres of attractive south-facing gardens and paddock
    • Detached studio/home office, five stables, barn and excellent storage facilities
    • Impressive modern specification including solar power, Tesla battery storage and Starlink connectivity

    Impressive family house with 5 acres, stables and ancillary home office accommodation

    About this property

    • 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

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    I love this house, the kitchen is incredible and you have lovely views over the countryside.

    Adam SayersProperty agent

    Local information

    • Distances
    • Henley 7.1 miles, Reading 6.5 miles, Oxford 22 miles, London 43 miles.
    • The Old Orchard is quietly situated on the edge of the peaceful village of Kidmore End.
    • The village has a popular pub/restaurant, 19th-century church and popular Church of England primary school.
    • Extensive leisure and shopping facilities are available in nearby Reading and Henley-on-Thames and there are highly regarded independent schools in the area including Reading Blue Coat, the Oratory, Queen Annes in Caversham and Shiplake College.
    • There is a mainline station in Reading serving London Paddington from 25 minutes with Crossrail giving direct access to the City.
    • The M4 is within easy reach leading to the wider motorway network.
    • Sporting and recreational activities include walking and riding in the surrounding countryside and golf at a number of excellent local courses.

    Additional information

    • Directions: From the centre of Henley take Gravel Hill and proceed through Rotherfield Greys and Greys Green. At the next T-junction turn left onto the B481 in the direction of Reading and pass through Rotherfield Peppard. After going down Peppard Hill take the next right signposted to Kidmore End and Woodcote. Continue straight over the next junction and continue through Gallowstree Common and on leaving the village turn left into Wood Lane where the property will be on the right-hand side before the bend ahead of Kidmore End.
    • EPC Rating: C
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G