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A unique opportunity to create your own private estate with 5 properties and far-reaching views over the river Thames Description Planning permissions has been granted to extend or to replace the existing house with a truly magnificent new build country mansion, designed by award winning architect Des Ewing (under planning permissions P23/S1665/HH and P24/SO141/D). The proposed property will extend to approximately 15,578 square feet of accommodation in total, making it one of the largest properties overlooking the Thames in the Henley area. The new design allows for superb entertaining and living space, and a most impressive leisure area with a large swimming pool with sauna, steam room and changing rooms, gym, games room, wine store, cinema and bar. Granted under permission number P23/S1665/HH consent to add around a further 5,000 sq ft to the existing house. Granted under permission P24/SO14/D consent to demolish the existing house and ancillary buildings to create a new mansion of around 15,578 sq ft. The Cottages To the front of the home, planning consent has been granted for the demolition of the two existing cottages to be replaced with four brand new houses (3 x 3 bed and 1 x 4 bed). The scheme has been designed in keeping with the local area such as red brickwork, clay rooftiles, knapped flint and light painted timer framed windows. It’s positioned with views over neighbouring countryside and separated by a communal orchard. The accommodation schedule will be as follows; Cottage 1 ~ 1782 sq ft Cottage 2 ~ 1687 sq ft Cottage 3 ~ 1859 sq ft Cottage 4 ~ 2141 sq ft Location The Old Vicarage is conveniently located close to Henley and Reading. Stunning views of the River Thames meandering beneath are afforded from the house. There are excellent rail links from Shiplake and Reading, the M4 and M40 corridors are nearby and Heathrow, is just 27 miles away. There is a wide choice of schools, including Shiplake College which is under a mile away St Mary’s Prep School, Queen Anne’s, Wellington College, Eton, Charterhouse, Marlborough College, Downe House, Harrow and Tudor Hall are all within easy reach. The beautiful and historic market town of Henley is just 3 miles away with its pubs, restaurants, cafs and independent shops. It is also well served for everyday shopping requirements with its weekly markets, monthly farmers markets as well as 2 large supermarkets. Home to the prestigious Leander Rowing Club, Henley also has two further rowing clubs, a rugby club and two tennis clubs. Square Footage: 10,593 sq ft Acreage: 27.57 Acres Directions From Henley head southeast on Station Road, then left onto Windsor Drive. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Mill Lane. After about half a mile, turn right onto Henley Road. Drive for 0.7 miles, then turn left onto Kings Lane. Follow Kings Lane for about a mile. Old Vicarage will be on your left. Post Code RG9 4BS what3words///manual.total.branching