Brook Street, Benson

This elegant period home has been the subject of a beautiful scheme of restoration and improvement, resulting in a truly outstanding family home in the heart of the highly regarded village of Benson. The accommodation, which is arranged over three floors, is a joy to walk through. Stepping through the front door under the stone portico into the central hallway with natural stone tiles, your eye is drawn through the heart of the house with glimpses of the walled garden to the rear. The hall connects the three beautiful separate reception rooms with inglenook fireplaces with woodburning stoves and into the kitchen which leads to a separate dining room and the utility room. The luxurious kitchen is a bespoke design by Evie Willow, has Stone porcelain floor tiles and Fitz Fryer lighting. A wonderful feature is the storage and display units in the dining room which incorporate temperature controlled wine storage and display, creating a beautiful entertaining area for family and guests. On the first floor, is the principal suite with en-suite by Ripples and Indigenous floor tiles, two further bedrooms and the family bathroom. The top floor is flexible, our clients currently use one of the rooms as a snug/study/gym and the fifth bedroom. Essential period detail has been cleverly retained with exposed brickwork and timbers to admire the rich history, whilst kitchen and bathrooms have all been fitted out with suites of exceptional quality. The cloakroom has Villeroy and Boch ware, an Axor Hansgrohe shower and Porcelanosa tiles in the main bathroom and Show Lab shower in the en-suite. The utility room was designed and fitted by Thomas Jones with tongue and groove panelling. There are cast iron radiators throughout and underfloor heating in the kitchen, bathrooms and breakfast rooms. The house sits in the heart of the old Benson, with the pretty stream that connects the watercress beds of Ewelme with the River Thames at Benson Lock. Benson itself is lovely village with a vibrant community, and a super selection of shops including Co-Op, a pharmacy and two pubs all within moments of the house. The larger centres of Wallingford, Watlington and Henley-on-Thames all within easy reach by road or bus, which also provide an excellent service for Oxford and Reading on the M40. Benson has its own primary school and there are some outstanding private schools nearby including The Oratory, Abingdon, Moulsford and Cranford House, all of which pick up from Benson. There are some wonderful walks and trials from the village and boating on the Thames from Benson Marina.