Property description
With 100ft direct River Thames frontage, Herons Creek is situated on idyllic St Patricks Island, a former artists colony. Known for the restful light and calm riverside atmosphere, the area is tucked away from the bustle of modern day life. With an extraordinarily high standard of fittings, decoration and attention to detail, the property has a dazzling display of Italian marble reflecting the owners heritage. The high ceilings, spacious rooms and floor to ceiling windows are reminiscent of a Venetian villa, with views across landscaped gardens to the River. EPC rating C.
LOCATION Located between Sonning and Twyford, the lane which accesses the property is a no through road about a mile from the A4 Bath Road. The centre of Twyford is about 2.5 miles distant and has local amenities including a Waitrose. Sonning (1.7 miles) has an Hotel and restaurant and a well-known Dinner Theatre. The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames (7 miles) has superb facilities including a Waitrose, individual cafés and restaurants, a fine variety of shops and public houses and is home to the world famous Regatta. Twyford has a fast service to London, Paddington (from 34 minutes) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. Connection to the M4 (J10) via the A329M is approximately 7 miles distant providing access to Heathrow (23 miles) and the motorway network. There is an excellent and varied selection of schooling in the area as well as sporting facilities. There are miles of walking along the Thames Path and over the surrounding countryside and rowing and boating on the River Thames.
ACCOMMODATION Approached via a long lane and a private bridge, Herons Creek sits amongst a handful of other unique properties in this unusual location. There is a generous parking area and steps lead up to the raised entrance. The reception hall is a celebration of white Carrera marble with inset panels of Rosso Francese. Side windows to the front door and floor to ceiling windows flood the area with light. The drawing room has full length windows to three sides with three sets of French windows leading to the paved terrace. There is a patterned parquet polished floor and an open fireplace with carved surround. The dining room is half-panelled and has a hand-painted silk wall covering creating a vibrant atmosphere. With windows on two sides and doors to the garden this is a spectacular entertaining space which opens up to the drawing room. There is a double aspect kitchen with bespoke units, anti-bacterial Silestone worksurfaces, a central island, fitted appliances: Gas hob, extra wide oven, 2nd oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Overlooking the front gardens and fields is a breakfast area. There is a utility room with fitted cupboards, space for washing machine and tumble dryer and a back door to the garden. There is a cosy snug with built-in bookcases and, across the marble hall, a spacious study. Lined with American nutwood, this has extensive hand-made bookcases and shelves, an intricately patterned wooden floor and doors leading to the terrace. Giallo Sienna marble lines the downstairs cloakroom and there is a ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
From the hallway, a sweeping wrought iron and marble staircase leads to the spacious landing and first floor. The large master suite has superb views across the gardens to the river with two pairs of French windows with Juliet balconies. There are two walk-in closets and a well-fitted dressing room. The bathroom is a glory of Salome Turkish marble with walk-in shower, bath, twin hand basins and a door with Juliet balcony. There are two further bedrooms and a bathroom with Giallo Sienna marble. On the landing, there is a large cupboard this was originally built as a lift shaft and could be reinstated if necessary.
OUTSIDE The luxurious interior continues outside the house with an Indian Sandstone terrace stretching the width of the property. Steps lead down to the garden, planted with specimen trees and flower beds. By the riverside, there is a charming artists studio of timber construction with power and light. There is a boating slipway with direct access and 100ft frontage to the River Thames. Privacy is assured by an island, inhabited by swans and wildlife, between the Thames Path on the opposite bank and Herons Creek. To the front of the property is a landscaped garden with a large hand-built Victorian-style glasshouse. In all, the gardens and grounds amount to 0.926 acres.
Agents Note: There is a summer paddock amounting to some 8.19 acres owned by the property, fenced and sometime let to a local farmer. This is available by separate negotiation, please ask for details at the offices of the Agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Wokingham Borough Council, telephone 0118 974 6000.
Services
Mains electricity, borehole water, private drainage. Oil fired heating, underfloor heating throughout.
CONVEYANCING Through our in-house Conveyancing team, we can ensure ease and efficiency for a competitive, no-sale, no-fee quote. Visit www.davistate-conveyancing.co.uk for a quote today.
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DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- 1 acre gardens and grounds
- 100ft direct River Thames frontage and mooring