Parkside, Henley-on-thames, Oxfordshire

Main room

33sqft x 24sqft

At the heart of the home is a quite remarkable kitchen, dining and family space, created as much for living and entertaining as it is for cooking. Measuring approximately 33 feet in length and flowing naturally into the adjoining orangery, its scale is immediately impressive, yet the room retains a wonderfully relaxed and sociable feel.
Beautifully appointed, the kitchen combines extensive cabinetry with sweeping granite work surfaces and a comprehensive range of integrated Miele appliances, while air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. Natural light pours in from above and through vast expanses of glazing, giving the entire space an exceptional sense of openness.
The real theatre, however, comes when the bifold doors are drawn back. Almost an entire elevation opens onto the terrace and gardens, allowing inside and outside to become one continuous entertaining space. Summer lunches move effortlessly outdoors, children can disappear into the garden while remaining in view, and even

Orangery

18sqft x 18sqft

Flowing directly from the kitchen and family space, the orangery brings a slightly different character to this part of the house — somewhere designed for entertaining, unwinding and allowing the evening to continue.
Currently arranged as a sophisticated bar, it incorporates a dedicated climate-controlled wine room, creating a natural destination when friends and family gather. This is the space where a dinner party can drift away from the table, bottles are opened and the evening takes on a life of its own.
In warmer months, the connection with the gardens comes into its own. Open the bifold doors and the room flows directly onto the terrace, creating the perfect place for a pre-dinner drink or a long summer evening overlooking the grounds.
Equally, there is something wonderfully appealing about returning from a Sunday lunch in Henley, opening the doors, pouring a G&T and simply settling in to enjoy the view.
It is less a conventional orangery and more a private entertaining space — on

Dining room

29sqft x 16sqft

Positioned to the front of the house, this beautifully proportioned reception room provides a more formal counterpoint to the relaxed, open-plan living spaces beyond. At almost 30 feet in length, there is a wonderful sense of scale, with generous windows drawing in natural light and looking across the approach and grounds to the front of Parkside.
Currently arranged for dining and entertaining, this is a room made for occasions — long lunches with family, dinner with friends or those larger gatherings where having a genuinely substantial separate reception space makes all the difference.
Elegant without being overly formal, its proportions allow it to evolve with the needs of the house — whether as a statement dining room, additional drawing room or a combination of the two.

Drawing room

19sqft x 18sqft

Tucked away from the principal entertaining spaces, the drawing room offers a wonderfully calm retreat, with views across the gardens and a more intimate atmosphere in which to simply switch off. Generous proportions allow for comfortable seating without ever feeling formal — somewhere for a quiet evening, an afternoon with a book or simply a little separation from the activity elsewhere in the house.
Alongside, the separate study provides a genuinely private place to work from home, removed from the main living areas and ideally suited to those occasions when peace and concentration are required.
Together, these rooms demonstrate another of Parkside’s strengths: for all its ability to entertain on a grand scale, the house provides equally considered spaces in which to retreat, work and enjoy a quieter pace of life.

Entrance hall

30sqft x 16sqft

From the moment the double entrance doors open, Parkside makes its presence felt. Far more than simply a hallway, this is a statement entrance of remarkable scale, extending to over 30 feet and immediately establishing the character of the house beyond.
At its heart is a bespoke, architecturally designed staircase, created specifically for the space and forming a striking sculptural centrepiece. Overhead, chandeliers emphasise the height and grandeur of the entrance, while the long sightline through the house draws the eye towards the gardens beyond.
There is a wonderful sense of theatre to arriving here: double doors opening into an expansive reception hall, the staircase rising through its centre and glimpses of greenery beyond.
It is an entrance designed to make an impression — grand and architectural, yet providing a natural introduction to the scale and quality that unfolds throughout the rest of the house.

Utility space

21sqm x 11sqm

Behind the principal living accommodation, Parkside has been equally well considered from a practical perspective. A fully fitted utility room provides generous additional storage and workspace, keeping the everyday workings of a busy family home comfortably removed from the main kitchen and entertaining areas.
Alongside is a dedicated temperature-controlled pantry, providing excellent additional food and wine storage, together with further built-in storage and a separate room currently utilised by the owners as a secure gun room.
These are spaces designed to work quietly in the background — perhaps less immediately visible than the principal rooms, but invaluable in a house of this scale and another indication of how thoughtfully Parkside has been arranged for everyday family life.

Garage and Annex

29sqft x 21sqft

Set apart from the main house, the substantial triple garage is impressive in its own right, providing generous space for multiple vehicles, storage and the practical requirements of a home of this scale. Above, however, is an entirely self-contained annexe that adds another dimension to Parkside.
Extending to approximately 29' x 21', the annexe provides a remarkably generous and independent living environment, complete with its own living space, bedroom and bathroom. Its separation from the main house creates genuine privacy while remaining comfortably within the grounds.
For extended family or older children, it offers the opportunity for truly independent living while remaining close to home. Equally, it provides superb guest accommodation, a private space for visiting friends, or even the possibility of combining living and working accommodation away from the main house.
More than simply an occasional guest suite, this is a genuine home within the grounds — a substantial, self-cont

Master suite

30sqft x 16sqft

The principal suite is a destination in its own right. Generously proportioned and beautifully appointed, the bedroom enjoys a wonderfully peaceful position overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond, creating a sense of privacy and calm that feels entirely removed from the rest of the house.
But it is the arrangement beyond the bedroom that makes this suite particularly remarkable. Rather than the conventional twin basins or shared en-suite, each partner has their own beautifully finished private bathroom — two completely separate spaces, individually appointed and creating a level of personal luxury rarely encountered even in homes of this calibre.
The result is a principal suite in the truest sense of the word: not simply a large bedroom with an en-suite, but an entirely private part of the house, with space to wake slowly, prepare for the day independently and retreat to at its end.
Two private bathrooms, beautiful garden views and an exceptional sense of space and seclusion co

Bedroom 2

16sqm x 13sqm

A generously proportioned double bedroom providing excellent secondary accommodation, with plenty of space for bedroom furniture and its own beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. A comfortable and private suite, ideal for family members or visiting guests.

Bedroom three

13sqm x 13sqm

A particularly well-appointed double bedroom, approached through its own walk-through dressing room and complemented by a private en-suite bathroom. Positioned to the rear of the house, the bedroom enjoys beautiful views across the gardens and countryside beyond, creating a wonderfully peaceful guest or family suite.

Bedroom four

13sqm x 9sqm

A particularly well-appointed double bedroom, approached through its own walk-through dressing room and complemented by a private en-suite bathroom. Positioned to the rear of the house, the bedroom enjoys beautiful views across the gardens and countryside beyond, creating a wonderfully peaceful guest or family suite.

Bedroom five

11sqm x 10sqm

A well-proportioned double bedroom offering comfortable family or guest accommodation, complete with its own private en-suite bathroom and finished to the same high standard as the rest of the house.