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SOUTHVIEW, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, ROTHERFIELD GREYS, OXFORDSHIRE RG9 4QD
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
152 m²
Last sold
£995,000 Aug 2021
Local average
£693,278 (+43.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,432 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Charming semi-detached cottage
- Four bedrooms
- Planning permission to extend (P18/S0394/HH)
- Set in over half an acre of land
- Stunning views over countryside
- Desirable quiet village location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
LOCAL INFORMATION
Rotherfield Greys is a sought-after village in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is located approximately 2 miles from Henley on Thames.
Henley on Thames is a charming and famous riverside town within 10 miles of Reading, 35 miles of central London and 25 miles from Heathrow. Henley is surrounded by lovely countryside, dominated by the Chiltern Hills and the River Thames runs through the town itself. There are miles of walking, cycling and running routes along the Thames Path and in the surrounding countryside, and of course rowing and boating on the River Thames. Every summer the town hosts the world-famous Royal Regatta followed by the Henley Festival and Rewind Festival.
The town has a railway station providing a link to the mainline stations in Reading and Twyford with a fast service to London Paddington (from 28 minutes). Crossrail will allow direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow Airport from 2019. The M4 (J8/9) is approximately 7 miles away, and the M40 (J4) is 12 miles.
Henley offers an excellent variety of shops, ranging from high street chains to independent boutiques. There are numerous coffee shops and many restaurants offering an array of cuisines. Sporting facilities include several fine local golf courses and clubs for rugby, squash, swimming and tennis. Local primary schools include Trinity, Badgemore and Valley Road, and are all rated good or outstanding by Ofsted. Gillotts School and The Henley College offer secondary and 6th form education.
ACCOMMODATION
The front door opens into the entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to the study and living room. The living room has views to the front and an enclosed fireplace with wooden mantle and wood flooring. It leads through to a spacious dual aspect kitchen family and dining room with double doors leading out to the garden. There is a fitted kitchen with built in storage, granite work tops and integrated appliances comprising oven, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There is an under stairs storage cupboard, further cupboard/larder and cloakroom with wash hand basin and W.C. The house includes a utility room with sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, oil fired boiler and door leading out to the driveway. Dual aspect study with fireplace and wood strip floor.
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From the first floor landing there is access to all the bedrooms and also the loft space. The principle bedroom has views to the front across paddocks towards woodland, wooden floors, a decorative cast iron fireplace and a picture rail. The second bedroom also has views over the rear garden and fields beyond, a built in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom with a bath with shower over.There are two further bedrooms. The family bathroom comprises a pedestal wash hand basin, W.C, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, Velux window, heated towel rail and wooden floor.
OUTSIDE SPACE
The property is approached via a long driveway leading to a five-bar gate giving access to a private gravel drive providing ample off-road parking. There is a detached double garage with two up and over doors, light and power, eaves roof storage and a door to the side leading to the rear garden. The private and attractive rear garden is mainly laid to lawn which wraps around the garage to the side with a paved patio adjacent to the house, a large timber storage shed, vegetable garden and mature hedges surrounding the garden.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES
South Oxfordshire District Council. All mains services connected.
CONVEYANCING
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DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
BUYERS INFORMATION
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Listed by
Henley
Southern Home Move - LSL Franchise
Reference: 91141342
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #16394764 Recent
Property Details
Street: 1 Southview
Town: Rotherfield Greys
Postcode: RG9 4QD
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 21/07/2024
Work Completed: 15/07/2024
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16931340 Recent
Property Details
Street: 1 Southview
Town: Rotherfield Greys
Postcode: RG9 4QD
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows
Certificate Issued: 24/08/2025
Work Completed: 09/06/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
262% since 2001
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 31/08/2021 (4 years ago) | £995,000 | +59.2% |
| Sold | 28/01/2011 (15 years ago) | £625,000 | +61.3% |
| Sold | 06/02/2004 (22 years ago) | £387,500 | +40.9% |
| Sold | 30/11/2001 (24 years ago) | £275,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Oxfordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Oxfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Oxfordshire.
Location
Address
Church Close
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | St Nicholas Church | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Hennell Vehicle Services | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Greys Court Gift Shop | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Henley-on-Thames | 2.4 miles |
| Train station | Somersham | 2.9 miles |
| University | University of Reading | 3.4 miles |
| University | University of Reading, London Road Campus | 5.9 miles |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 6.5 miles |
| Hospital | Wallingford Community Hospital | 8.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2011 |
| Valley Road School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 15 Mar 2012 |
| Gillotts School | Secondary | 1.6 miles | Outstanding — 14 Sep 2023 |
| Bishopswood School | Other | 1.7 miles | Inadequate — 2 Feb 2022 |
| Sonning Common Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 13 Jan 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Bungalow, Grange Avenue, RG9 | £2,200/mo | 4 | 0.92 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,200/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).