Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9

A unique and perfectly presented detached residence on a 1/2 acre plot, located close to both open countryside and Henley town. Originally built in the 1920's, the house has been extensively refitted by the current owners, who commissioned an elegant full redesign throughout. The property offers spacious and modern accommodation including six bedrooms, four reception rooms and three bathrooms. Externally, there is a detached double garage with a study workshop above and a landscaped wrap-around garden complete with courtyard, ornamental fish pond, colonnade and putting green. EPC Rating C.


LOCAL INFORMATION
Melody House is an iconic property located on Greys Road, a residential road less than a mile from the centre of Henley-on-Thames. Henley is a charming market town offering an excellent variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants. Every summer the town hosts the world famous Royal Regatta followed by the Henley Festival. It is surrounded by countryside and the River Thames is a focal point of the town.

The town’s station provides a link to Reading and Twyford with fast services to London Paddington (28 minutes). The Elizabeth Line allows direct access to the City, West End and Heathrow. The M4 (J8/9) is 7 miles away and the M40 (J4) is 12 miles.

Primary schools include Valley Road, Trinity and Badgemore, plus Gillotts Secondary School, and Henley College. Fee paying schools include Rupert House and St Marys Prep, and there are buses to The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat, Moulsford, Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne's.


ACCOMMODATION
The welcoming and light entrance hall has a real sense of space and sets the tone for the house. The principal reception room has an original parquet floor and an open fireplace. There are multiple windows including three sets of French doors opening to the south-facing colonnade. There is a wide opening to a games room beyond, currently housing the pool table.

The open plan kitchen, family and dining room is an impressive space, generous in size and well laid out in an L-shape. It features a wall of sliding doors to the west-facing courtyard garden. The kitchen is well designed and includes multiple cleverly design storage units including a walk-in larder and hidden coffee station/bar. There is a built in wine fridge, double side-by-side fridge and freezer, double ceramic butler sink and Carrara marble work tops. The central island has stool seating and is located under a central roof light, creating a very bright work and entertaining space. From the dining area, there is a door to a utility/boot room with further doors to both the garden and the final large reception room, which is fitted as a gym. This has double aspect windows and a side door.

The ground floor also includes a double bedroom with double aspect windows. This is serviced by a modern shower room which is adjacent.

The stairs wind up from the entrance hall and open to a square galleried landing with a bright window, flooding the area with light. The accommodation is split over two wings. To the right, the main bedroom spans the width of the house, creating views to both the front and back, as well as very generous accommodation. There is a wall of built in wardrobes and a well-appointed ensuite with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom is double aspect and has built in storage. It also offers an adjacent reception space, used as cinema room. There is a smaller bedroom, currently used as a study.

To the left of the staircase, there are two very generous double bedrooms. Both have built in wardrobes and double aspect windows. One has an additional open plan study, dressing or play area. The family shower room has a double length walk-in shower.


OUTSIDE SPACE
Set on a half acre plot, the house has a gated tree-lined driveway, opening to a gravel apron with parking for multiple vehicles. There is a detached double garage with an electric roller door. It has a study above which could be converted in further accommodation, if required. The garden wraps around the property, taking advantage of both southern and westerly aspects.

The south facing lawn is bordered by tall hedges and trees, giving complete privacy and security. Among the many landscaped features, there is a wisteria covered arbour, stone fountain and putting lawn. A colonnade runs the southern length of the house, providing an excellent covered dining and bar-be-cue area and easily leads through a rose covered arch to the west-facing courtyard. This is fully paved and has a square raised ornamental fish pond. There is plenty of space for al fresco dining and relaxing with a feeling of complete seclusion. There is also a summerhouse used as an art studio. A gate leads to a useful paved side return, circling around to the side door of the garage.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Oxfordshire District Council, tax band G. All mains services connected.

Important information for potential purchasers
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

Buyer information
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a non-refundable charge of £99 including VAT. This does not increase if there is more than one individual selling. This will be collected in advance by Simplify as a single payment. 

Referral fees
We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate. (Not applicable to the Woodley branch – please contact directly for further information).