A PROPERTY owned by Uri Geller has gone up for sale in Sonning for more than £7 million through Fine & Country estate agents.
The riverside Sonning Court, on Thames Street, has been put onto the market, giving prospective buyers a glimpse into the property.
The nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom house boasts a number of bespoke and unusual features tucked away behind its security gate, complete with remote security access.
Approximately 4.5 acres of land includes a paved driveway leading up to the house’s facade, which was based on that of The White House’s columns.
The property includes a number of unusual features, such as a stone toilet complete with a gold seat cover, a glass-panel pyramid on the grounds, and three-pond Japanese water gardens with a traditional bridge.
Other notable features include an elaborate chandelier and a curved staircase to the first floor, 111 metres of mooring on the Thames, a glass atrium, a panorama room, a panic room and wine cellar, a gym, a heated swimming pool, a helipad, and a two-bedroom annexed out-building.
The property was listed on Tuesday, May 30, at the price of £7,500,000, and viewings are currently handled by Fine & Country.
Mr Geller said: “The moment we set eyes on Sonning Court for the first time we instantly fell in love with it.
“After entering through the large iron gates, the long sweeping driveway opened out to reveal this stunning house.
“It was such a quiet and secluded area, and so private, that we instantly fell in love and had to buy it.”
“The house is perfectly positioned overlooking the River Thames,” he explains, saying “it really is so tranquil, it’s one of a kind.”
Sonning Court was built in 1970 and the façade was based on The White House.
“The house has evolved over time and in 2012 we decided to extend it to make the house more symmetrical and balanced as well as giving the whole house a refurbishment.
“We worked very closely with our architect to ensure every detail was to the highest standard.
“We designed it so the house has positive energy flowing through it– we are huge believers in the power of Feng Shui.”
He explained that this means: “The house now has a huge open-plan family room that leads onto a beautiful glass atrium.”
They also added a cinema room and gym.
Mr Geller said: “The house has extensive grounds, with a beautiful waterfall flowing into a huge Koi pond.
“The surrounding rockery is made from large rocks that were especially sourced over 50 years ago”
He also explained that it features fully enclosed heated swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, and its own helipad.
“Everyone who visits Sonning Court is blown away by the huge entrance hall, and the stunning view from the panoramic window of the river and the Chiltern Hills– it’s simply breathtaking,
“The house is perfect for entertaining, it has hosted royalty, politicians as well as the rich and famous.
“The village is home to many well-known personalities including George Clooney, Jimmy Page, and Theresa May, to name but a few.”
An online tour of the property as well as more information about Sonning Court is available to view via: rightmove.co.uk/properties/135453866
