264 ft private River Thames frontage with wet cut and mooring
Elmwood is a striking thatched riverside home built circa 1920, set on a very large plot with 264 ft of private River Thames frontage, wet cut and mooring. The house spans approximately 3,647 sq ft over three floors and retains strong period character—exposed timbers, leaded windows, vaulted sitting room and open fireplaces—arranged around an impressive open-plan first-floor living space and principal suite with terrace river views.
Outside offers extensive leisure potential: a hard tennis court, large studio/summerhouse with fireplace, gravel seating area, double garage and gated gravel drive. The garden slopes down to the water and is largely lawned with mature borders. Good transport links nearby include a branch line to Henley and Twyford (mainline services to London), and a range of independent and state schools in the area.
Important practical considerations are presented plainly: the property sits in a high flood-risk area and will require appropriate flood resilience and insurance. The thatched roof and historic fabric demand ongoing specialist maintenance. Energy efficiency is modest (EPC rating E) and council tax is very expensive. These factors should be weighed against the exceptional riverside location and scale of accommodation when considering purchase.