Originally built around 1947, Forrigan has been substantially renovated and remodelled in more recent years to blend contemporary living with the traditional feel of a country house in tune with the peaceful rural setting.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors with generous proportions throughout and all aspects carefully planned to make maximum advantage of the stunning views over the grounds and the woodland beyond. Particularly fine features include a wonderful 36 ft wide living room with bi-folding doors stepping out to the terrace garden, and the stylish kitchen occupies the entire west side of the house with triple aspect views over the grounds and bi folding and double doors out to the garden. The fist floor has three bedroom suites, plus a fourth bedroom and large stylish family bathroom, whilst the top floor has another two bedroom suites, making a total of six bedroom and five bathroom.
The house stands on a slightly elevated position from the lane and approached along an "In and Out" driveway along the front of the house, to one side is the garaging with a generous screened gravelled parking area to keep the driveway clear. The area surround the side and rear of the house is a wonderful paved terrace with brick retaining walls, ideal for outside entertaining and dining. The centre peace of the terrace are wide steps leading up to an expansive area of lawn, the tree have been carefully cultivated to provide an "avenue" up to the beautiful woodland beyond which also provide a wonderful back drop to the main grounds of the house. Discreetly screened to one side is the tennis court, with an attractive spectators pavilion.
The grounds of Forrigan link up with a myriad of stunning walks both in the immediate woodland, which has a wonderful carpet of Bluebells in the spring and provides year round colour and tranquillity, and links up with a wonderful array of of footpaths and bridleways in the Chiltern Hills.
Forrigan lies in a most idyllic rural setting in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, designated An Area of Outstanding Beauty. The popular village of Stoke Row is a mile away by road and closer on foot along a beautiful woodland path and has a vibrant village community with tennis and cricket clubs and has excellent amenities including a village shop serving excellent coffee and quality local fayre, a village primary school, and chapel. There are two popular pubs close by, The Rising Sun Inn and The Cherry Tree as well as the renowned Crooked Billet restaurant all a pleasant walk from the house. Henley on Thames provides a rail link for London Paddington (changing at Twyford) whilst the M40 is 11 miles away (Junction 5). Other schools in the area include The Oratory, Shiplake College, Cranford House and Moulsford.
From Henley on Thames, take the A4130 (The Fairmile) for about 4 miles towards Nettledbed. Upon reaching Nettlebed at a small roundabout take the first exit onto the B481. Continue to Highmoor Cross, and turn right (signposted Witheridge Hill). Continue on for just under a mile, the road will bear round to the right and then after a short distance bears left with a right hand turn. Turn right and then immediately left onto Newnham Hill Bottom. Continue for about half a mile where Forrigan can be found on the left hand side.
Mains electricity and water, private drainage, oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: South Oxfordshire District Council
Band G
EPC Rating: D
Strictly by arrangement with Robinson Sherston on 01491 411 911, henley@robinsonsherston.co.uk
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Measurements and distances referred to are given as a guide only whilst descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise on such matters prior to purchase.
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