The Wilderness Bowsey Hill Wargrave Berkshire
The Wilderness Bowsey Hill Wargrave Berkshire A charming country home in a peaceful secluded setting Reception hall Drawing room Conservatory Dining room Kitchen Utility Cloakroom 4 Bedrooms 2 En suite bathrooms and two shower rooms Detached double garage Parking for several cars Outbuilding/workshop and store Hard standing with barbecue area Large pond Gardens and grounds In all about 1.25 acres Henley-on-Thames 4 miles, M4 J8/9 9 miles, Reading 10 miles, Maidenhead 7 miles Directions (RG10 8QJ) Leave Henley-on-Thames via Henley bridge and proceed on the A4130 towards Maidenhead. At the top of Remenham Hill, turn right into Culham Lane towards Warren Row, passing Kentons Lane and Worleys Lane on the right. Fork right towards Crazies Hill at Cockpole Green and bear left at the next junction onto Hatchgate Lane. Continue straight on at the next crossroads and up the restricted byway to Bowsey Hill. The lane to The Wilderness is immediately on the right after the entrance to The Lodge. Turn down the lane and the white gated entrances to the Wilderness are on the right.
Situation The Wilderness, together with several other properties, occupies an enviable position tucked away on a hillside among the bluebell woods above the Thames valley. It is approached by a restricted byway which winds its way up on to Bowsey Hill leaving the busy world behind and ensuring those who are fortunate enough to live there enjoy a privileged environment of peace, relaxation and natural beauty albeit with excellent communications in all directions. Nearby Crazies Hill village has a popular public house/ restaurant, a successful state primary school and a welcoming Residents Association. Wargrave is a mile or so away and has many clubs, sporting and social groups, and a biennial Festival. The property is positioned for easy access to Henley, Maidenhead, Marlow and Reading, all of which offer extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Maidenhead, Reading and Twyford have mainline train services to London (Paddington) from 25 minutes and Crossrail is planned for all three stations in 2018. Junction 8/9 of the M4 is just 8 miles distant and the M40 at Handy Cross a similar distance. Heathrow (22 miles) is about 30 minutes away. The area is well served for schools, including Rupert House in Henley, the Oratory, Eton, Radley, Wellington, Wycombe Abbey for Girls and Queen Anne s in Caversham. There are a number of fine golf courses around Henley-on-Thames, including Temple, Henley and Huntercombe. The surrounding countryside offers miles of walking and riding. Racing may be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury and there are extensive boating facilities available on the River Thames. Description The Wilderness is a charming home which has recently been extended, re-modelled and refurbished by the current owner who has lived at the property for more than 35 years. It offers versatile accommodation which is well presented and is ideally positioned in the middle of a generous curtilage enjoying views over the lovely gardens and grounds. The large reception hall has an open fireplace housing a wood burning stove and doors to the garden terrace. The drawing room has pretty Arts and Crafts windows, oak flooring, open fireplace with stone surround and opens to a conservatory which provides the perfect place to enjoy views overlooking the beautiful garden. There is a double aspect dining room with oak flooring and double doors opening to the south facing terrace. The recently fitted kitchen has a range of wall and floor units, dishwasher, double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and hob with extractor. There is a utility room and useful ground floor shower room and WC. The vaulted master bedroom has doors to a balcony overlooking the garden, built-in wardrobes and drawers and an adjacent shower room. There are three further bedrooms (2 en suite).
Outside The property is accessed from the lane via two five bar gates opening to a large gravel parking area for several cars and creating an in and out drive. The driveway leads around the house to a detached double garage with electric doors, power and light. There is an outbuilding comprising a workshop and store and another on the boundary which is currently in disrepair. A York stone terrace runs around the house and is accessed from the reception rooms providing the perfect spot to enjoy the views over the gardens and grounds. The gardens have an open aspect and a parkland feel with areas of lawn interspersed with mature shrubberies and natural beds to invite a variety of wildlife to the garden. To one side is a large pond which is teeming with life and an abundance of aquatic plants. A variety of mature trees provide privacy and a perfect backdrop for this haven of peace and tranquillity. General Remarks and Stipulations Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. In accordance with the Property Misdescription Act, please note that none of the services has been tested. Local Authority: Wokingham District Council, 0118 974 6000. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.
The Wilderness Main House gross internal area = 1,782 sq ft / 166 sq m Garage gross internal area = 411 sq ft / 38 sq m Outbuilding gross internal area = 552 sq ft / 52 sq m Total gross internal area = 2,745 sq ft / 256 sq m Quoted Area Excludes External Boiler Room Boiler Conservatory 4.09 x 3.62 13'5" x 11'11" F/P Drawing room 5.35 x 3.30 17'7" x 10'10" Utility Kitchen 3.75 x 3.01 12'4" x 9'11" Bedroom 3 4.01 x 3.33 13'2" x 10'11" Bedroom 2 3.81 x 3.47 12'6" x 11'5" Garage 6.94 x 5.50 22'9" x 18'1" Terrace Reception hall 6.37 x 3.32 20'11" x 10'11" Balcony Bedroom 4 3.37 x 2.22 11'1" x 7'3" Dining room/ Music room 4.94 x 4.00 16'2" x 13'1" Master bedroom 4.41 x 3.96 14'6" x 13'0" Workshop/ Store 5.52 x 2.33 18'1" x 7'8" Old storage shed 7.00 x 5.50 23'0" x 18'1" Ground floor First floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height over 2 metres ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8296477/pjs Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 170608NW Savills Henley-on-Thames henley@savills.com 01491 843000 savills.co.uk