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    Key features

    • To be offered on Tuesday 22 July
    • A stunning Thameside residence
    • Nine bedrooms (two large principal suites), eight with en suite bathrooms.
    • With multiple guest/staff accommodation
    • Covered heated outdoor swimming pool
    • Floodlit hard tennis court
    • Landscaped gardens and grounds
    • Four car garage and parking
    • Gated access
    • Freehold with vacant possession (most contents included)
    • Main house approximately 975 sq m (10,500 sq ft)
    • Site area approximately 1.454 hectares (3.59 acres)
    • Approximate 110 m (360 ft) river frontage with mooring rights
    • Prestigious and affluent Thames valley location
    • Bidder security of £10,000 required on registration to bid

    Description

    Sonning Court is set in the picturesque village of Sonning on Thames in the Royal County of Berkshire close to London and Heathrow. Constructed some fifty years ago and further restored and extended in 2012/13, Sonning Court is a graceful and impressive English country mansion, on a bend of the River Thames. There is a winding driveway from the main gate. Four sculptural Ionic columns support a triangular pediment to the main entrance creating an imposing first impression.

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    Additional information

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Accommodation

    Ground floor


    Reception hall, two drawing rooms leading to a magnificent large glass atrium, panorama room, dining room, study, two guest lavatories, conservatory/summer dining room, kitchen leading to a separate staff unit.

    Bedroom and bathroom (which acts as a separate nanny residence with its own entrance)


    First floor


    Accessed by a sweeping bordered staircase from the main hall which leads to eight bedrooms and bathrooms


    Lower floors


    Accessed by a modern stainless steel glass solid oak staircase leads to the entertainment hall comprising of bar, cinema theatre and professional gym. A separate cellar with wine vault/panic room and safe. Full gas-fired warm-air central heating, air purifier and a central air conditioning system.


    The Grounds


    The house sits within extensive grounds, with approximately 110 metres (360 feet) of frontage to the River Thames.


    Immediately to the rear of the property, the Japanese water gardens fall away in a series of three interlinked ponds with mature plants and trees. These include a six foot waterfall. A traditional red Japanese style bridge crosses the lower pond.


    Within the grounds there is further accommodation along with ample storage facilities. In addition to a four car garage, there is a floodlit tennis court, jacuzzi, large heated covered swimming pool and a helipad.


    Site area approximately 1.454 hectares (3.59 acres)

    Notes

    • BIDDER SECURITY - Bidders will be required to provide cleared funds to Savills, or a solicitors' undertaking, in the sum of £10,000 upon registration to bid.


    • Most of the existing contents will be included in the sale. Please refer to the special conditions of sale for further details.


    Photography was taken in October 2015

    EPC Rating: E

    Council Tax Band: H


    To arrange a viewing please contact:

    Stephen Christie-Miller

    Savills Henley

    014191843010

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      Local information

      The property is situated in the historic Thameside village of Sonning on Thames, Local amenities including the Mill Theatre, The Bull, a well regarded public house, the Coppa Club restaurant and the celebrated French Horn hotel and restaurant. More extensive facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames, Marlow and Reading.


      There is a wide variety of schools in the area including Reading Blue Coat School in Sonning and Shiplake College in Henley. Extensive sporting facilities include boating on the Thames and golf at a number of local courses.


      Directions


      From Henley on Thames head south east on the A4155 Reading Road, passing through Shiplake. At the Flowing Spring public house, turn left towards Sonning. At the end of this lane, turn left onto the B478, continue straight across the mini roundabout, past the French Horn restaurant, and cross Sonning Bridge. Continue around the bend into Thames Street, where Sonning Court will be on your left.

      Transport

      There are main line rail stations in Reading and Twyford, giving easy access to London Paddington via GWR or the Elizabeth Line. The M4 (Junction 10) is approximately six miles away, providing access to London and the west.

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