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Thames Valley

The stretch of the Thames from Henley to Windsor offers some of the most beautiful

waterfront landscapes that the country has to offer. Growing up in Henley myself you

might argue that I am biased, but there really is something quite unique about

riverside life here. You can swim, row and kayak on the water or run and walk

alongside - the only thing you can’t do is water ski!

I was fortunate enough to live on the water for much of my childhood, overlooking the

starting line of the Henley Regatta itself. Having defined much of my younger life, the

Thames has also followed me throughout my career, from the beginning when I sold

properties on the river in Fulham in the 1980s, before moving back to the country and

continuing to sell some of the most unique waterfront homes the county has to offer.

Properties on the river here are varied – we sell everything from apartments and

cottages, to large country houses and Grade II listed homes. Buyers here are divided

between those who want town centre living with river views, or those who want to

make the most of the river with their own private moorings and large river frontage.

For me, this part of the Thames is special because it has maintained the raw, unspoiled

countryside that surrounds it. As this area is still formed of many large estates, the

land around the river has avoided high levels of urbanisation. However, we are still

fortunate enough to benefit from being within close proximity of the major road

networks, Heathrow airport and just a short train journey from London.

The Thames Valley is also lucky enough to host some highly regarded sporting and

music events. Most notably the annual Henley Regatta, which makes the most of the

straight stretch of the river between Henley and Mill End, while Datchet hosted part

of the 2012 Olympics.

Savills has operated in the area for a number of decades, selling some of the Home

Counties finest waterfront homes. If you are looking to buy or sell on the river here or

just need some advice, then please do get in touch.

Stephen Christie-Miller

Savills Henley