4 bedroom house

Mansfield Cottage is a charming and beautifully presented house, discreetly occupying an enviable position on the River Thames, close to Wallingford and convenient for Henley-on-Thames aswell as Oxford. All of the principal accommodation is designed to take full advantage of the spectacular views over the garden and river beyond. The gardens are beautifully maintained, with
a private mooring on the river. There is also planning permission to build a five bedroom house in the garden, utilising separate access to the current house. The ground floor accommodation is well laid out and perfect for entertaining, with french doors providing access to the terrace and garden from most reception rooms. The reception hallway, dining room and study have traditional parquet floors, with the drawing room and garden rooms both being easily accessible from the front door. The drawing and dining rooms both enjoy open fireplaces with marble hearths, the drawing room also has a wood burner, and pretty bay-windows, with stunning views of the garden from the drawing room. The garden room provides similar views, with a large pitched glass roof and double aspect french doors.

The first floor has a wide landing with the principal bedroom occupying the west wing of the house, with an en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are three further bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and a further family bath and shower room.

To the front of the house, there is a large gravel turning area and parking space for several cars. There are three former stables and a tack room providing excellent storage, alongside a large three bay garage. The gardens have been beautifully maintained by the current owners, with several mature trees and laurel borders providing privacy. The flat lawn with wildflower areas, lead down to the river frontage and mooring at the bottom of the garden, adjacent to a small summer house with seating.

Preston Crowmarsh is a charming hamlet centred around one of the beautiful River Thames locks, with access to the Thames Path and the Chiltern Hills for great walking. The thriving Saxon riverside market town of nearby Wallingford has a Waitrose supermarket, pubs, restaurants and antique shops. Benson village is also only a mile away, which has a range of shops for day to day needs. There is good local and regional schooling in the area with excellent access to Abingdon and Oxford schools. The Oratory Preparatory school, Moulsford and Cranford House and are all within easy reach. There are rail links to London Paddington from Cholsey, Reading or Didcot, all within easy reach and a useful bus service to Oxford and Reading which is located at the end of the road.

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