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    Key features

    • To be offered by auction on 9 December (unless previously sold or withdrawn)
    • By Order of Trustees
    • A substantial freehold country house with extensive river Thames frontage of around 132 m (433 ft)
    • Seven reception and entertaining rooms, most of grand proportions
    • Providing seven bedrooms and six bathrooms
    • Total gross internal floor areas extending to around 948 sq m (10,200 sq ft)
    • The gross internal area of the main house being around 757 sq m (8148 sq ft)
    • Gardens and grounds extending to approximately 2.185 hectares (5.4 acres)
    • Between the Downs and the Chilterns, yet within easy access by rail to London
    • Within the popular village of Moulsford, convenient for Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames
    • The seller will extend the completion period to a maximum of eight weeks at the buyer's request
    • Vacant

    Description

    Sowberry Court is an impressive country house, believed to have been built by Boshers and extended in the 1980s and 1990s. The house is approached through a pair of stone gate piers with cast iron gates, leading to a predominantly tarmac and partially paved driveway with ample parking. A paved terrace on the eastern side of the house descends to extensive lawned gardens, with further steps leading to the former grass tennis court lawn. The gardens are flanked by well-kept woodland and shrubbery and include a former outdoor swimming pool. The grounds extend to the river, offering approximately 132 meters of river frontage along one of the prettiest stretches of the Thames, with excellent boating opportunities and a boat mooring. To the rear of the house, there is a large double garage with electric doors and a separate adjoining garden store.

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    Tenure

    Freehold

    Accommodation

    The main house is accessed through an oak front door leading to the entrance lobby and music room beyond. This large reception

    area features an open fireplace and doors to the outside terrace. The ground floor offers extensive family and entertaining spaces, including a large drawing room, snug, morning room, sitting room, and dining room. Additionally,there are two kitchens, a utility room, two WCs, a pantry, and access to a workshop garage.


    A sweeping staircase leads to the galleried landing, where the principal bedroom is located. This bedroom suite includes two bathrooms, a dressing area, and a separate dressing room/study, with doors opening to a balcony. The first floor also features a large billiard room. The guest bedroom has an en suite bathroom and dressing room, while five further bedrooms share three additional bathrooms. There is also a separate WC on the first floor, as well as a second staircase to the ground floor.

    Notes

    Potential Land Swap

    The owners of Sowberry Court have been in discussion with the owners of Sowberry Lodge (the neighbouring property) in relation to a land swap - the area shaded yellow on the plan (currently in Sowberry Court ownership) would be transferred to Sowberry Lodge in return for the land shaded pink on the plan (currently owned by Sowberry Lodge and benefitting from a right of way by foot over part of Sowberry Court land) being transferred to Sowberry Court and the rights of way extinguished. It is intended that this arrangement be included in the sale contract for Sowberry Court and that the relevant transfer deeds be concluded between the buyer and the owners of Sowberry Lodge, following completion of the sale of Sowberry Court.


    The seller will extend the completion period to a maximum of eight weeks at the buyer's request.

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        Local information

        Sowberry Court is situated on the edge of the village of Moulsford, tucked away in between the Downs and the Chilterns, on the longest reach of the River Thames. Across the river lies a floodplain providing uninterrupted countryside and a wonderful outlook, teeming with wildlife.


        The pretty nearby market town of Wallingford has an excellent range of shops and recreational facilities. Henley-on-Thames, Oxford and Reading are also within easy reach. There are fine golf courses at Goring and Streatley Golf Club and Huntercombe. The river frontage and boating opportunities at this property are outstanding. Horse racing can be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury. 


        Schools in the area include Moulsford Preparatory School, The Oratory at Woodcote, Cranford House School at Moulsford, Bradfield and Pangbourne Colleges as well as St Helen and St Katharine School for girls in Abingdon. Oxford schools include The Dragon, Headington School for girls, St Edwards, Summerfields, and Radley College. 

        Transport

        There are good commuter rail services from Didcot, Goring and Cholsey stations to London from around 45 minutes. Central London, the M25 motorway and Heathrow Airport are easily accessible via the M40 (J6) and M4, each less than half an hour away.

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