Riverside properties are prized by boating enthusiasts but the views and tranquil setting also appeal to many other home seekers.

Marton, in Shiplake near Henley, pictured above, was built five years ago by the present owner.

From the back, it has panoramic views of the River Thames, while the front looks out over surrounding countryside.

Its contemporary design includes an open-plan living area with a wood-burning stove, an open-plan kitchen and folding doors that lead out to the two raised decks. There is also a mezzanine gallery used as a home gym, but which agents say would make a good study, and three double bedrooms, all ensuite.

Other highlights include under-floor heating, solid-oak floors, a parking area, a workshop/studio and gardens with a 94ft mooring on the Thames.

Marton is on the market for £1.55m. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact the agent, Savills, on 01491 843001 or visit savills.com Another riverside property is Guys Barn in Drayton St Leonard, near Wallingford, pictured top right.

The detached, 18th-century converted barn has 66ft of frontage on to the Thames.

Architect-designed, the glass and oak-clad building includes an open-plan sitting/dining/kitchen area with a vaulted ceiling and double doors to a wooden decking area.

A drawing room on the first floor has views over the river and there are three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The property also comes with planning permission for a double car barn with an office above.

Guys Barn is on the market for £825,000. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact agency Hamptons on 01865 512332, or visit hamptons.co.uk.