Wyfold Court, Henley on thames, England, RG9

Property DescriptionLocated in the Wyfold Court, a Grade II listed apartment within the Gothic mansion set in 10 acres of private gardensProperty DetailsWyfold Court occupies a beautiful setting in the Chilterns amidst 180 acres of parkland. The nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Reading both have extensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities; from Reading there is a regular, fast train service to London Paddington and from 2018 a train service from Reading to the heart of London on the new Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) and frequent RailAir buses to Heathrow Airport. The M4 and M40 motorways provide good motorway links, including easy access to Heathrow Airport. There are a number of very good country pubs in the area including The Crooked Billet in nearby Stoke Row and The Greyhound at Rotherfield Peppard. There is excellent riding and walking in the surrounding countryside.Wyfold Court Mansion was built in 1876 for Edward Hermon, a wealthy cotton Magnate. Designed by George Somers Clarke it is an impressive building drawing its influence from the French Flamboyant Gothic style. In the late 1990s the property was acquired by the highly respected country house developer, pj Livesey who converted the building into eleven luxurious homes.Handsome formal gardens surround Wyfold Court with wide terraced areas, lawns and borders leading down to a large stone lined ornamental pond. There are fine extended views from the gardens, which in turn lead into 180 acres of parkland and provide the opportunity for some lovely walks. There are also two tennis courts for the use of residents.• Magnificent drawing room with high ceilings, marble fireplace with cast iron inset housing a gas fire, outstanding view from deep stone mullion windows• Large dining room has a marble fireplace with gas fire, square bay window with stone mullions giving far reaching view• Kitchen/breakfast room with a range of painted wall and floor units, built-in double oven, hob with extractor above, microwave, 2 fridges, 2 freezers, dishwasher, windows overlooking garden and view• Guest bedroom with high ceilings, cornice, far reaching view, en suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC and washbasin• Master bedroom has en suite bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and WC, dressing area with built-in wardrobes• 2 further second floor bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom