Luxury Property Partners
Longlands House and Longlands Cottage | Henley-on-Thames | RG9 2AR
Price: Offers Over £4,000,000
Introduction Summary:
Longlands estate was sold (subject to exchange) seven months ago for £5,000,000 agreed by a celebrity-and was requested at that time to be taken off the market - but failed to exchange.
This fabulous icon investment, probably the best lock up and go family home on the Thames, including a 15th century two bed cottage in the middle of Henley with secure parking for ten cars (plus), is now back on the market. This time it’s even a better deal -Starting with offers over £4,000,000. This immaculate historic Grade II Georgian house must be the most secure and finest property investment I have ever had the pleasure to present.
You’re not just buying two properties and the finest location you’re buying a way of life.
Longlands house is considered to be the most desirable home in Henley-on-Thames. Generously distributed over 4500 sq ft, this remarkable five-bedroom Grade II listed Georgian home also benefits from an additional 1200 sq ft two-bedroom self-contained cottage, a stunning roof terrace overlooking the River Thames and an impressive driveway that could comfortably accommodate ten vehicles.
Accommodation Summary:
Built in 1786 the quintessentially Georgian masterpiece maintains features of its period, such as cornice surrounding the high ceilings, focal point fireplaces, symmetrical sliding sash windows and window shutters. The basement, now purposed as a media room/wine bar, has a secret tunnel to the east chapel of St Mary’s Church. Beyond the secure gated entrance to the side of the property and the exquisite medieval brick and flint high walls is the two-bedroom guest cottage dating back to the 15th century, although now consisting of contemporary décor it still retains its original beams and ingle nook fireplace with seven bread ovens.
Each of the five bedrooms of the main house have fantastic views overlooking either the private courtyard or Hart Street. Being situated just 120 yards from the River Thames, the incredible roof top terrace provides perfect viewing of the boats passing daily, some whilst following the yearly Royal Regatta Course.
It is certain that no expense spared in renovating this period property; its beauty, charm and location make Longlands House one of the finest homes in the UK.
Longlands was the head office for Brakspears founded in 1756 and was until 1998 still in the Brakspears ownership family until the current owner bought it off them 25 years ago to convert back to its original Georgian house status.
The house was named after Bishop Longland and many articles have been published about the history and connecting to royalty but John Longland being Henry VIIIs confessor - but he outlived Henry VIII but leaves a legacy in Hart Street in the prime spot overlooking the river
Henley is also known as the 2nd most expensive market town in England according to recent Halifax surveys and reports so a very sound investment - if you want town living this is for you.
Ground Floor:
A beautiful hallway leads you into Longlands House where you are greeted with the formal dining room to your left and the drawing room to your right which has a separate office area; both rooms benefit from high ceilings, recessed lighting and large sash windows overlooking Hart Street allowing the natural day light to flood into the rooms. On exiting the dining room, you enter the stunning kitchen which has been renovated to the highest of standards, whilst retaining the original charm of the property, with granite worktops and a
full range of integrated appliances. The ground floor also benefits from a downstairs cloakroom/WC with a gas fired boiler and storage cupboards. To the end of the hallway, you can exit via a door that leads into the beautiful and private courtyard, cottage, and parking area.
The basement has been cleverly converted into a media/ cinema room complete with wine bar and behind a jukebox an entrance to a tunnel leading to the east chapel of St Mary’s church next door.
First Floor:
Longlands House, has the feature of the most beautiful Grade I staircase that leads to the first floor, in which situates a washroom and a laundry room with ample storage. The first floor has two bedrooms, the principal suite with the addition of separate lounge, which has the potential to be a sixth bedroom if required, a fireplace, an office, a studio and a stunning en-suite with a freestanding bath and twin basins. The second bedroom also showcases a fireplace and its own en-suite with fantastic views of Hart Street from the window.
4 авг 2024
