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BY ORDER OF TRUSTEES Of interest to occupiers and developers An elegant Thameside home with extensive river frontage, beautifully landscaped gardens and exceptional living and entertaining spaces within a popular village setting. Potential for redevelopment to provide a sizeable modern family home subject to all requisite consents

Description

Sowberry Court is an impressive country house, believed to have been built by Boshers and extended in the 1980s and 1990s. The house is approached through a pair of stone gate piers with cast iron gates, leading to a predominantly tarmac and partially paved driveway with ample parking. A paved terrace on the eastern side of the house descends to extensive lawned gardens, with further steps leading to the former grass tennis court lawn. The gardens are flanked by well kept woodland and shrubbery and include a former outdoor swimming pool. The grounds extend to the river, offering approximately 132 meters of river frontage along one of the prettiest stretches of the Thames, with excellent boating opportunities and a boat mooring. To the rear of the house, there is a large double garage with electric doors and a separate adjoining garden store.

Location

Sowberry Court is situated on the edge of the village of Moulsford, tucked away in between the Downs and the Chilterns, on the longest reach of the River Thames. Across the river lies a floodplain providing uninterrupted countryside and a wonderful outlook, teeming with wildlife.

The pretty nearby market town of Wallingford has an excellent range of shops and recreational facilities. Henley on Thames, Oxford and Reading are also within easy reach. There are fine golf courses at Goring and Streatley Golf Club and Huntercombe. The river frontage and boating opportunities at this property are outstanding. Horse racing can be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury.

Schools in the area include Moulsford Preparatory School, The Oratory at Woodcote, Cranford House School at Moulsford, Bradfield and Pangbourne Colleges as well as St Helen and St Katharine School for girls in Abingdon. Oxford schools include The Dragon, Headington School for girls, St Edwards, Summerfields, and Radley College.

Transport

There are good commuter rail services from Didcot, Goring and Cholsey stations to London from around 45 minutes. Central London, the M25 motorway and Heathrow Airport are easily accessible via the M40 J6 and M4, each less than half an hour away.

Accommodation

The main house is accessed through an oak front door leading to the entrance lobby and music room beyond. This large reception

area features an open fireplace and doors to the outside terrace. The ground floor offers extensive family and entertaining spaces, including a large drawing room, snug, morning room, sitting room, and dining room. Additionally,there are two kitchens, a utility room, two WCs, a pantry, and access to a workshop garage.

A sweeping staircase leads to the galleried landing, where the principal bedroom is located. This bedroom suite includes two bathrooms, a dressing area, and a separate dressing room study, with doors opening to a balcony. The first floor also features a large billiard room. The guest bedroom has an en suite bathroom and dressing room, while five further bedrooms share three additional bathrooms. There is also a separate WC on the first floor, as well as a second staircase to the ground floor.