Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9

Nestled discreetly within the heart of one of the Chiltern Hills' most celebrated and best-loved conservation villages, The Barn represents a rare and exciting opportunity after being in the same ownership for 35 years to acquire a beautifully appointed detached barn conversion of impressive and genuine architectural character. Offering an impressive 4,537 sq ft in total — including a substantial two-storey outbuilding — and set within enchanting mature gardens, this most charming family home occupies a particularly private and peaceful position within the Hambleden Valley, offering the very best of quintessential English country living, within walking distance of local amenities.

Approached over a generous gravel driveway and concealed behind a backdrop of mature trees and hedgerow, The Barn is an enchanting residence which immediately impresses with its handsome clay-tiled roof, traditional flint and red brick elevations, and an abundance of period detail. The principal accommodation is centred around a magnificent dual-aspect Living Room of notable proportions, featuring a breathtaking vaulted ceiling with exposed oak timbers and trusses, an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, and a striking cast-iron spiral staircase rising to a delightful Mezzanine Music Room — a wonderfully private retreat currently arranged as a music studio.

The country-style Kitchen is fitted with a traditional range of cabinetry and range cooker, and opens naturally into the adjoining Dining Room, creating an ideal layout for both family life and entertaining. The ground floor further benefits from a principal bedroom suite with adjacent further bedroom, separate shower room and a separate Study, offering the rare and highly desirable option of single-storey principal living. Upstairs, three further Bedrooms are arranged around a central landing, served by a family bathroom.

A standout feature of the property is the substantial two-storey Outbuilding, extending to over 1,246 sq ft and currently configured as large double garage on the ground floor — the first floor is currently presented as an excellent games room but presents wonderfully flexible space. The lovingly tended gardens are a particular highlight of the property, having been thoughtfully landscaped to include manicured lawns, mature specimen trees, the Hamblebrook stream running through the garden, central fountain and an abundance of established planting, all framed by a backdrop of mature trees.