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"A lovely Victorian home, probably the oldest in Lower Shiplake and formerly the childhood home of George Orwell. A large detached house with versatile ground floor accommodation and three bedroom suites, one with balconies, solid oak floors throughout and leaded light windows. Secure and gated grounds with enclosed and manageable gardens. Planning Permission has been granted to extend at the rear but has now lapsed.
Ground Floor Accommodation
An oak front door leads into a beautiful paneled hall with stone floors, guest cloakroom to one side and through to a long inner hall with picture window to the front and oak flooring. The reception space was originally two rooms, now a delightful reception room with front bay and dual aspect. The drawing room end has a beautiful fireplace with an antique white marble surround and period architrave. Beautiful wood block flooring with inlay detail is laid though out the ground floor reception rooms. The family room is presently used as a Study and Library, a lovely room with french doors leading to the garden. The open plan family kitchen has extensive fitted units and a stone floor, ample space for dining and doors leading out to the garden. The utility room is a very useful well fitted space with doors to the garden, cupboard storage and a garden room at the rear.
First Floor Accommodation
To the first floor is a light wide landing leading to versatile rooms currently furnished as three bedroom suites. The Master bedroom is a lovely room with bay window and double wardrobes leading to a tiled ensuite bathroom and dressing room or study. The second bedroom is another beautiful suite with steps down to a study area and doors to two separate balconies overlooking the gardens. the bedroom leads to a private nursery and tiled ensuite bathroom. The third bedroom suite has a bay window to the front and ensuite tiled bathroom.
Outside
Secure and gated entrance opening to a brick paved split driveway. To one side of the house the drive continues into gravel and the other side is a large stone path to the front door and beyond are is a side lawn. To the rear of the house is a raised patio terrace with steps down to private lawns, all enclosed by tall mature trees providing excellent privacy.
Planning Permission
Planning permission for removal of Garden Room to be replaced with single garage and room above was granted in early 2008. Further information can be seen on SODC website ref: P07/E1414. The property is not listed and is being sold with no onward chain.
Seven Day Service
As part of our unique service to all our clients, we are open to arrange viewings and valuations throughout the week. Call your nearest office - Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun (telephone service only) 10am-3pm.
Disclaimer
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Contact Us
For an appointment to view please contact the Henley on Thames branch on 01491 412345

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