5 bed detached house for sale

Pippin, Plough Lane, Shiplake Cross, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

An attractive detached family home well-balanced accommodation throughout. The property includes an excellent self-contained studio flat above the double garage, providing flexible space for guests, extended family or home working.

An enclosed, glazed timber-framed porch provides access to both the main house and the studio accommodation. The welcoming entrance hall creates an impressive first impression, with a turning staircase rising to the first floor and useful storage beneath.

The principal reception room is a bright and inviting sitting room centred around a fireplace with wood-burning stove and limestone hearth. Dual-aspect windows and French doors opening onto the rear terrace flood the room with natural light and create an excellent connection with the garden.

The heart of the home is the spacious open-plan kitchen and dining room. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of high-gloss cabinetry complemented by quartz composite work surfaces, an inset sink, and a central island with breakfast bar and integrated wine cooler. Integrated appliances include a five-ring induction hob with extractor above, twin ovens and a microwave, while there is additional space for a fridge freezer and dishwasher. The adjoining dining area features oak flooring, ample space for entertaining and French doors opening onto the south-facing garden.

A separate utility room provides additional storage, matching cabinetry and space for laundry appliances, with direct access outside. A study offers a quiet space for home working, while a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first-floor landing and corridor provide access to the bedroom accommodation and incorporate a range of useful storage cupboards.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys views over the rear garden and benefits from fitted wardrobes and a modern en suite shower room. A generous guest bedroom also enjoys fitted wardrobes and its own en suite shower room.

Three further bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The bedroom accommodation offers excellent flexibility for family living, guest accommodation or additional home office space.

Located above the double garage and accessed independently from the front porch, the self-contained studio flat provides versatile ancillary accommodation. It comprises a spacious double bedroom with dual-aspect windows, a kitchenette and a contemporary shower room, making it ideal for guests, dependent relatives, an au pair or as a private workspace.

The property is approached via a generous driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to the double garage.

To the rear, the enclosed south-facing garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is bordered by mature trees and established planting, creating a private setting. A paved terrace immediately adjoining the house provides the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining during the warmer months.

Planning permission was granted in 2023 for a single-storey extension to the rear of the sitting room (Reference: P23/S3124/hh).

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Shiplake Cross is equidistant to Shiplake, a Thames-side village with a village shop/post office, butcher, garage and an award-winning public house and restaurant, and Binfield Heath, with a village shop/post office and pub. Orwell's Gourmet restaurant is within walking distance of the property. Shiplake railway station gives mainline access (via Twyford) to Reading with a fast service to London, Paddington (from 25 minutes).

Henley-on-Thames, Marlow and Reading are all within easy reach and offer comprehensive shopping, leisure, and recreational facilities. Henley is famous for the Henley Royal Regatta, the Henley Festival of Music & Arts and the Henley Literary Festival. The property gives immediate access to numerous walks beside the river and in the nearby Chiltern Hills.

The area is well served by excellent schools, including Reading Blue Coat, Shiplake College, The Abbey School for Girls, and Queen Anne's in Caversham. It is also in the catchment area of Shiplake Primary School.