Summary - 57, SHIPLAKE BOTTOM, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, PEPPARD COMMON RG9 5HJ
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Secluded historic home with large grounds and parking for downsizers.
Grade II listed late 17th-century cottage with strong original features
Large gated gravel driveway; private parking and mature hedging
Wrap-around garden with patios, raised beds and peaceful outlook
Two double bedrooms, each served by its own private staircase
Two reception rooms, separate study; kitchen overlooks rear garden
Single ground-floor bathroom only; layout not modern open-plan
Listed status restricts alterations; specialist repairs may be required
Council tax band E; EPC exempt due to listed status
A unique Grade II Listed cottage dating from the late 17th century, this detached two-bedroom home sits centrally within generous, wrap-around grounds. Original timber framing, exposed beams and working fireplaces give the house strong period character and a cosy, rural atmosphere. A large gated gravel driveway, enclosed by hedging, provides private parking and immediate kerb appeal.
The ground floor offers two cosy reception rooms, a study and a bright kitchen overlooking the rear garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms accessed from their own staircases, plus a single ground-floor bathroom. The layout suits someone seeking character living, home-working space and a peaceful setting rather than a modern open-plan arrangement.
The property is EPC exempt and Grade II listed — this is a selling point for historic charm but will limit alterations and may complicate maintenance or extension plans. There is genuine potential to improve or modernise within the constraints of listed status; buyers should budget for specialist repairs and listed-consent processes. Council tax is band E (above average for the area).
Located in Peppard Common with fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and very low local crime, the cottage is about five miles from Henley-on-Thames and close to good primary and secondary schools. It will suit someone looking to downsize into a character home or a purchaser wanting a sympathetic renovation project in an affluent, semi-rural setting.
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