Nestled between the corners of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire is the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames, more commonly known as Henley, situated ten miles either side of Reading and Maidenhead.
A town with a recorded history spanning some 900 years, Henley became an important supplier of timber and grain to London in the middle ages. The town was profoundly affected by both the English civil war and the black plague (which killed 60% of its population). Its Thursday market is said to have existed in the town for over 750 years, and Henley’s oldest pub, the Old Bell, has according to experts been in its present guise since 1325.
Henley is, of course, world famous for its rowing pedigree and as home to the annual Henley Regatta. The town’s four rowing clubs have been renowned throughout rowing history, and none more so than Leander Club, home to numerous Olympic champions over the years.
The town’s eminent history has given it some notable residents, past and present. Beatles singer George Harrison, writer George Orwell and musicians Liam Gallagher and Dusty Springfield all spent some time of their lives in Henley. Actor Orlando Bloom and television personality Philip Schofield are among the town’s current residents, and Henley has also produced a number of high-profile politicians, including Boris Johnson and Michael Hestletine, who have both been the area’s Member of Parliament.
The town’s affluent reputation, picturesque riverside setting, quaint architecture and transport links make it a highly sought-after place to live. Perhaps no property in the area reflects this desirability more than Crazies Hall, a Grade II listed Palladian style property on the market from Knight Frank for £18 million. With eight bedrooms, the largest of which includes its own shower room, bathroom and two dressing rooms, the property is characterized by its sprawling gardens, lake, swimming pool, gym, cinema and two wine cellars.
Remenham Place, a £10 million Savills property overlooking the magnificent Hambleden Valley, is almost as majestic in its scale and impressiveness. Nine bedrooms adorn this former Victorian orangery, surrounded by landscaped gardens and an imposing driveway. Inside, the property’s original plasterwork is beautifully decadent, and its rounding staircase a focal point of the property.
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