5 bed detached house for sale

Hunt House, Oakley Court, Benson OX10

This substantial detached house occupies a private position of about 0.5 acres within Oakley Court, fronting onto the green with spectacular rural views over open fields and the beautiful valley beyond.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. Stepping into the entrance hall, which connects all the principal rooms, there is an immediate feeling of light and space. The living room is split-level, creating a dining area and a separate sitting area around the open fireplace, with windows on three sides bringing in wonderful views and linking to the garden.

The kitchen is a particularly fine feature of the house. With its vaulted ceiling, this generous room features a luxurious fitted kitchen built around a central island. Beyond is the dining area with a wood-burning stove, and glazed bi-fold doors open out to the garden and terrace. Also on the ground floor are a family room, study, cloakroom, shower room, and a separate utility/boot room.

Upstairs, there are three bedroom suites, as well as a fourth and fifth bedroom and a family bathroom. The principal suite has floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the rural views, creating a spectacular room. All the bedrooms are generously proportioned and include built-in fitted wardrobes.

Hunt House stands in the middle of its plot. A private lane provides access to two separate driveways: The first in front of the house, and the second to the side, which leads to an additional parking area and garages. The garden and grounds are well maintained, mainly laid to lawn, with a large covered patio terrace leading out from both the living room and kitchen. The garden enjoys a sunny south-facing aspect, with zoned areas of planting designed to create privacy and make the most of the views across the fields and woodland beyond. There is also garaging and an attached gym.

Oakley Court is a unique collection of properties converted and built on the site of an old school, surrounding a beautiful and extensive flower meadow, giving residents shared ownership of this superb space to enjoy, right on the doorstep. There is also a further option for residents to have an allotment on land immediately abutting the main development.

Nestled in this tranquil spot at the foot of The Chiltern Hills, the location has direct access to wonderful walks and riding on the myriad of footpaths and bridleways close by and also some fine pubs and eateries to walk to, including The Nettlebed Creamery and the King William IV pub, itself a firm favourite for walkers and riders with its magnificent view.

The larger centres of Reading and Oxford are easily accessible by road and there are stations for London Connections at nearby Cholsey and Goring. There are boating and marina facilities on the Thames at nearby Wallingford, Henley and Benson Lock. Also nearby are excellent local and private schools, including The Oratory Prep, Moulsford and Cranford House.

EPC Rating: D