Summary -
Chapel House,Skirmett,HENLEY-ON-THAMES,RG9 6TD
RG9 6TD
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Large plot with paddocks and valley views, ideal for outdoor-loving families.
1. Detached period cottage with many original features and oak-beamed ceilings
2. About 1.7 acres including two paddocks, barn/outbuilding and field store
3. Living room with brick inglenook fireplace and separate office
4. Dining room open to country-style kitchen; south-facing terrace and cottage garden
5. Two double bedrooms with built-in storage; single family bathroom
6. Potential to extend subject to necessary planning permissions
7. Medium flood risk; take local flood advice before purchase
8. Slow broadband, average mobile signal; council tax described as quite expensive
Set at the northern edge of Skirmett, Chapel House is a period brick-and-flint cottage with extensive grounds and far-reaching valley views. The house retains a wealth of original character — oak beams, a brick inglenook fireplace and leaded windows — arranged over two floors to create a cosy, flexible family home.
The accommodation includes a spacious living room, separate office, dining room open to the country-style kitchen, and two double bedrooms served by one family bathroom. A sunny south-facing terrace and cottage garden sit immediately to the rear, while two post-and-rail paddocks, a barn/outbuilding and field store extend the plot to about 1.7 acres — rare in this location and useful for animals, storage or future landscaping.
Practical points to note: the property sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but has a medium flooding risk and relatively slow broadband, and council tax is described as quite expensive. There is scope to enlarge the house subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions, should you want more bedrooms or a larger family living space.
This home will suit buyers seeking countryside life — families who value outdoor space and village living, or downsizers wanting a spacious plot with character. It offers immediate charm and long-term potential but expects rural service limitations and the need to plan carefully around flooding and utility provisioning.
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