Once the home of Prince Rupert, a nephew of King Charles I, this splendid Grade II Listed house has origins in the early 16th Century. Recently, it has undergone a thoughtful and innovative transformation, seamlessly blending traditional Tudor and Georgian charm with stylish improvements. The living spaces have been expanded and refined, resulting in a clever balance of historic and contemporary elements, ideal for both family life and grand gatherings.
A highlight of the property is the magnificent bespoke Shaker-style kitchen which has a lantern roof light above the central island unit, an integrated music system and bi-fold doors that lead to the south-facing terrace and garden. It boasts a breakfast station, a Smeg Range cooker with a 7-ring hob, a double oven and a warming oven with an integrated over mantel and extractor. Additionally, there's a separate Neff oven and Neff Microwave, a built-in Neff dishwasher, a Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezer, a Quooker hot tap and Quartz worktops. The Butler's Kitchen offers another drawer dishwasher, an enamelled sink, a wine fridge and a pantry. The utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a range of cupboards.
The dining room, with full-width bi-fold doors, connects to the kitchen terrace, creating a harmonious expanse. An adjoining family seating area, open to the kitchen, features a flat-screen TV and large L-shaped sofa making it an inviting space for both daily living and entertaining. There is a quiet study for home working. The drawing room is a superb venue for entertaining with an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. A study/library area at the rear of the drawing room provides an additional retreat. The Guest Wing, comprising a reception/sitting room, a bedroom, and a shower room (with its own external entrance), offers ideal guest accommodation.
On the first floor, the main bedroom features a stunning vaulted ceiling with white painted beams, an entire wall of wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom 2 boasts a vaulted ceiling and a stylish bath/shower room. The third bedroom is a good size while further down the hallway is the modern family bathroom/shower room.
The gardens are a wonderful aspect of this property, boasting a rare south-facing orientation in the heart of the town and are over a quarter of an acre. Richly planted with mature trees and shrubs for privacy and seclusion, there is a large area of lawn, enclosed by close-boarded fencing, creating a private haven. There is a double garage and a driveway providing ample parking for several cars.
Rupert Cottage is situated in a quiet lane, within moments of the town centre with its excellent shopping and cultural facilities which include small independent shops as well as bigger names, a weekly market, multi screen cinema and a theatre. The River Thames is a level walk away.
Henley-on-Thames is an attractive and vibrant market town situated in beautiful and unspoilt countryside approximately 35 miles west of London. The town is world famous for the annual Royal Regatta held in July and hosts a renowned arts and music festival every summer. Henley, Huntercombe, Temple and Badgemore golf clubs are all close by and there is excellent walking beside the river and in the nearby Chiltern Hills. There is a good range of state and independent schools in the area.
The M4 and the M40 with links to the M25 are both within 10 miles and Henley Station provides a service to London, Paddington (from 45 mins) and to the City and West End via the new Elizabeth Line. Oxford. High Wycombe and Reading are easily accessible by road, rail and bus service.
All mains connected. Gas fired central heating and some underfloor heating.
EPC Exempt.
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