30th July , 2024
Knight Frank selling The French Horn in Sonning
Knight Frank, the global property consultancy, has been appointed to sell The French Horn hotel and restaurant in Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire.
The property, which has been owned and run by the same family since 1972, is located along the banks of the Thames, with over 460 metres of river frontage, 14 large bedrooms in the main house, 8 cottages and an award winning 100 cover restaurant.
Over the years The French Horn restaurant has been a favourite dining spot for the several members of the royal family including Princess Margaret and Lady Diana, as well as Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne.
There are also two large houses on the property, which subject to planning could be incorporated into the existing operation.
The hotel is ideally located near Henley-on-Thames and Ascot racecourse, 17 miles from Windsor, 4 from Reading and 40 miles from London.
The former coaching inn is situated on an 8.6-acre multi-property site, with adjoining paddocks, exclusive mooring and fishing rights, and 30 parking spaces.
Additional properties included in the sale:
River and Bridge House: a single dwelling with four bedrooms and five reception rooms. Subject to planning, the property can be converted into two separate properties as additional rental accommodation.
Orchard Lodge: the property is currently divided into four separate apartments, including one two-bedroom, two one-bedroom and one studio apartment.
Staff accommodation: 16 staff accommodation chalets housed in single storey buildings.
Porter Cottage: a currently unused three-storey property.
Coach House: five double bedrooms offering potentially additional food and beverage space overlooking the Thames.
Timber Stable Block with a triple garage.
Knight Frank is seeking offers in excess of £8,000,000.
Interested parties should contact:
Ella Fabregat, Head of Commercial PR at Knight Frank, ella.fabregat@knightfrank.com