Colmore LaneKingwood Henley On Thames, England RG9 5LX United Kingdom

About This Property

Built in 1934 and having been sympathetically restored and extended, this property blends modern convenience whilst embracing the original period. A sweeping gravel driveway with turning circle provides access to the property. The house has a central front door, which leads in to the entrance hall, decorated in a 1930's deep cream and having a 'fired earth' ceramic tiled floor. Doors open in to the main reception rooms and a staircase provides access to the galleried landing. The drawing room is a magnificent triple aspect room with double doors leading out to a raised garden terrace. An open fireplace with attractive Portland stone and Welsh slate surround, in keeping with the period, has been re-instated and there is a rather elegant, Hallidays of Dorchester carved display cabinet to one side. The dining room is hexagonal shape with an open fireplace with Portland stone and Welsh slate surround and glazed double doors lead to the rear terrace. The kitchen breakfast room features bespoke hand-crafted kitchen furniture, solid granite work surfaces with inset butler sink and Welsh slate flooring. There is a stainless steel, 6 burner dual fuel stove inset into the fireplace; a door leads in to the utility room with matching Welsh slate floor and hand-crafted units with a cupboard housing a megaflo hot water system. There is a cloakroom, an attractive B.C Sanitan wash hand basin, with Barber Wilson artisan taps and low level w.c with pretty floral pattern. The study/family room has a range of hand built furniture with bookshelves, cabinets and double doors to the rear garden. From the first floor galleried landing a door leads to an excellent master bedroom suite, comprising dressing room with hand built wardrobes; a further door leads in to the en-suite bathroom with stand alone roll-top bath, Barber Wilson artisan fittings; the master bedroom has a front and rear aspect with outlook over the mature grounds. The guest bedroom has a rear aspect and an en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with white suite and traditional Barber Wilson and Co fittings. The build of the property was originally commissioned in the 1930s by the neighbour and the original architects drawings and first set of sales particulars are on display in the study. NB The current owners have commissioned an architect and have obtained consent for a loft conversion to include two further bedrooms and a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom. The property sits within a plot of approaching ½ an acre comprising an enclosed west facing front garden, with extensive lawn and fruit trees. The rear garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrub borders offering a good degree of privacy and seclusion. To the left hand side of the property there is a large garage with personal door to the rear. The property is situated in a delightful quiet country lane whilst the surrounding countryside offers a number of footpaths and bridleways providing extensive riding and walking opportunities amongst the Chiltern Hills. Further recreational activities including lawn tennis, golf, bowls, junior cricket and football clubs can all be found within the local vicinity. Kingwood Common is well served by a local shop, The Unicorn pub, a regular bus service to Reading railway station and collection points for school buses serving Henley, Reading, Abingdon and Moulsford schools. The village of Sonning Common is conveniently close with its range of excellent facilities including a garage, health centre, dentist, supermarket and pharmacy. There are many fine country pubs and restaurants in the area and the nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading both have extensive shopping. From Reading there is a regular, fast train service to London Paddington (from 25 minutes) and frequent RailAir buses to Heathrow International Airport. The M4 and M40 motorways provide good motorway links, including easy access to Heathrow Airport