5 bedroom detached house for sale

Silver Birches is a stunning newly-built property located in an enviable position on Mill Road in Shiplake, just moments from the railway station, village shop/post office and pub. The welcoming entrance hall features a striking vaulted ceiling and leads through to a superb dual‐aspect living room overlooking the rear garden. This elegant space includes an open fireplace as a central focal point and bi‐folding doors opening directly onto the garden. To the front of the house, a further reception room provides an ideal study or formal dining room, while the family room, also positioned to the front, enjoys a large bay window flooding the space with natural light. At the rear of the property lies the beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast and dining room, designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind. The kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of eye‐level and base units, double ovens, a wine fridge, and an integrated dishwasher. Two sets of bi‐folding doors open onto the patio and gardens beyond, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite features vaulted ceilings, a dressing area with built-in wardrobes, and a beautiful en suite bathroom featuring a modern roll-top bath and a separate shower. The guest bedroom is at the rear of the house, benefiting from fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are two additional double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, which share an exquisite family bathroom that includes a separate shower. The bedrooms having attractive vaulted ceilings giving a great sense of space and all filled with natural light. Above the garage is a large space that can be used as an office, or fifth bedroom. The property is approached via a long private drive leading to the front of the house and parking for several cars. To one side of the house is a double garage, designed to comfortably accommodate two cars, with additional storage space if needed. The house is centrally positioned on its plot with access to the rear on both sides. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a variety of seating and entertaining spaces, with a lovely mix of lawn, trees and shrubs providing privacy. Above the garage is a large space that can be used as an office, gym or fifth bedroom. There is plumbing in place should there be a need to install a shower and W.C. The Computer Generated Images shown are for illustrative purposes only and not to be relied upon. Silver Birches is situated off Mill Road, a sought-after location within the village of Shiplake, which is approximately 2 miles from Henley-on-Thames. The village has a thriving community and benefits from a train station (Paddington 40 minutes and connection to the Elizabeth Line), village shop, butcher, and local pub, all within a short walk from the property. Henley-on-Thames offers a comprehensive range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities. M4 and M40 access points are close to hand, providing fast and easy access to London, Heathrow, and the M25. The area is well served for schools, including Reading Blue Coat, Shiplake College, Wellington College, Leighton Park School, The Abbey School for Girls and Queen Anne's in Caversham, as well as a wide selection of prep schools including Rupert House and a number of excellent state school options.