Rivermead, Wallingford
A unique, extensively renovated five bedroom home on the banks of the River Thames
Coming to the market for the first time in over twenty years, Rivermead has been expertly extended and updated to create a sensational family home with five bedrooms and heated swimming pool, all within a few minutes’ walk of the River Thames.
The 1907 Arts & Crafts home is in fantastic condition throughout, having been designed by renowned local interior designer Flippa Interiors. No detail has been forgotten – the new double-glazed windows are Arts & Crafts styled, the doors are all original but now fire-rated, and all the woodwork was meticulously copied from the original building.
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The ground floor accommodation features a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with a cosy seating area in front of the woodburning stove, along with ample built-in storage. Adjacent to the main hall, you’ll discover a generously sized kitchen/breakfast room boasting an unusual triple aspect bay window and a doorway that leads out to an expansive patio and garden. Additionally, there’s a laundry room and a downstairs cloakroom conveniently located off the kitchen.
The new rear extension is an extraordinary entertainment space, featuring a cocktail bar and sprung dance floor spanning over 20 feet in width. It serves wonderfully as a dance studio, home gym, or additional reception room. With three large lantern lights and two sets of bi-folding doors opening on to the rear garden and heated swimming pool. It’s an incredible space for those who love to party!
The principal bedroom is on the first floor and has been well-designed to make the most of the incredible views over the rear garden through double doors opening on to the roof terrace. There is also a dressing room and modern en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower. Three further double bedrooms are also on the first floor alongside a modern family bathroom. The loft has cleverly been converted to provide a large home office which could be used as an occasional guest bedroom as it also enjoys an en-suite shower room.
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Externally, the property offers off-street parking for numerous cars, along with a double garage and a spacious storage room located at the side of the house. Above the garage, there is a comfortable one-bedroom apartment boasting a fabulous view of the pool. Currently rented out as a holiday let, it could also serve as an ideal granny annexe. Additionally, solar PV panels are installed on the roof of this building to assist with electricity bills and support the EV charging point.
The plot as a whole sits at just over half an acre and includes multiple seating areas surrounding the heated swimming pool, a large area of lawn with mature trees, shrubs and a vegetable garden. Access to the River Thames is an easy walk from the rear garden – perfect for those looking to make the most of the riverside location and mess about on the river.
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Wallingford, nestled in South Oxfordshire, is a popular market town boasting all the amenities needed for everyday life. The town hosts regular farmers markets along with a Waitrose and Lidl and alongside a great array of independent shops, banks, pubs and restaurants and the Corn Exchange serves as the local cinema.
Wallingford has three primary schools, a secondary school, two nurseries, and excellent prep and independent schools are located nearby. The town also offers comprehensive leisure facilities, sports clubs, scenic footpaths, and green spaces, situated alongside the River Thames.
Conveniently located near the M40 and M4 motorways, Wallingford enjoys easy connections to Oxford and Reading, with regular bus services to both cities. For those commuting to London, mainline train services are accessible from nearby Cholsey and Didcot, providing regular routes to London Paddington.
