An unusual property with classical-style columns in its facade was originally built as a folly in the grounds of another house.

The Temple in Henley was extended and refurbished by the previous owner and is now a spacious three-bedroom house with landscaped gardens.

An open-plan dining hall with limestone floor and exposed beams and brickwork includes a wood-burning stove and carved wooden staircase leading to the master bedroom suite.

This leads to a garden room with an intricately carved, antique wooden door and frame, mosaic tiled floor and sliding doors to the garden terrace.

The sitting room has two sets of double doors opening to the verandah, wood flooring and a wood-burning stove.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has oak flooring, a galleried dressing area with fitted wardrobes, en-suite shower room and dressing room plus bathroom.

Two more bedrooms are on the ground floor, one with its own dressing room and bathroom.

At the front of the house, in Lambridge Lane, is a gravel parking area which is accessed via electronically-operated solid wooden gates.

The garden includes a variety of trees, flowers and shrubs including laurel, roses, lavender, yew and holly.

In the south eastern area of the grounds is a water feature made of large stone blocks and a pool.

Planning permission has been granted for a part-two, part-single-storey side extension and single-storey side extension.

Stephen Christie-Miller, of agents Savills’ Henley office, said: “The Temple is a real one-off which is absolutely packed with character and provides charming and flexible accommodation.

“Originally, it was built as a folly for a much larger house nearby but after the previous owner bought it, he extended and upgraded it into the luxury three-bedroom house it is now.

“It is tucked away in a very private and secluded location and the lovely garden is a particular highlight, especially the magnificent water feature. The fact that planning permission has been granted means that it also offers huge scope for enlargement, if required.”

The Temple is on the market for a guide price of £1.1m. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Savills on 01491 843000 or visit savills.com