The Drive, Bourne End Guide Price £1,375,000
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- Stunning Period Property
- Bespoke Finish Throughout
- Beautiful West Facing Gardens
- American Cherry Wood Flooring
- Garden Balcony off Master Bedroom
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Fitted Cottage Kitchen with Range Oven
- Custom Built Spiral Staircase
- Stunning Views
- Private Riverside Estate
A rare opportunity to acquire a unique 12th century property finished beautifully & with incredible attention to detail in an idylic sought after setting.
Situated on the exclusive private Abbottsbrook estate close to the river Thames, this stunning character property has a sought after and secluded waterside setting on The Drive. The favoured western side of Bourne End boasts easy and fast access to the A404(M) and Marlow. The property is believed to date back to the twelfth century and was converted in 1860 thus retaining both its period character along with Victorian grandeur due to a wealth of original features, including fireplaces, exposed timbers and leaded light windows. Internally the home has been carefully restored to a very high standard throughout creating a contemporary residence for the modern day, bursting with charm and elegance that honours the character of the home. Highlights include the showpiece grand Mahogany spiral staircase, the fully integrated cottage kitchen, Cherry wood American flooring, the gorgeous balcony off the master bedroom, the impressive bath/shower rooms and the well established and bright west facing gardens offering ample entertainment space ideally situated to capture the sun throughout the day and fully enclosed by mature plants, established trees and fencing affording a good sense of seclusion.
The ground floor accommodation is accessed via a welcoming entrance porch which leads through to a charming double aspect open plan living and dinging room, only separated by the showpiece spiral staircase. Glazed double doors open to the extended and fully integrated cottage kitchen, breakfast and family room. This family hub of the property is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, a range master oven and bespoke engineered double glazed triple slide and stack doors that open onto the beautifully finished oak driftwood decking, creating a perfect space for al-fresco dining and entertaining. On the first floor is the principle bedroom benefitting from a stunning balcony overlooking the garden, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room with glass fronted walk in shower, there are then two additional double bedrooms and a separate cloakroom to complete this floor. The spiral staircase rises to the second floor to the luxurious 4 piece bathroom with shower, Philippe Starck stand alone bath, toilet and basin in pear wood vanity paired with marble tiles. There is ample cupboard space under eaves complemented with a huge walk in cupboard proving incredible storage options.
The views from the skylights on this floor are breathtaking.
Location:
The property enjoyed a prime portion on a peaceful private road...
Nestled on the edge of The Chilterns Bourne End is a thriving village situated on the banks of river Thames, popular with London commuters, young families and retirees alike.The village ammeneties provide for every day needs, with a station to London Paddington (via connection at Maidenhead). The nearby towns of Beaconsfield, Marlow and Maidenhead offer wider shopping and facilities, with an eclectic mix of independent and national retailers. Just outside the village, there area opens onto gorgeous Green Belt rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outdoor pursuits are numerous, such as sailing, rowing, golf, football, cricket and rugby. Schooling around the area is renowned with a number of state, grammar and private options. For commuters, the M40 London bound s accesses at Junction 3 being just 5.5 miles away; the M40 is approx 9 miles away at junction 8/9.
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: F
Other charges include an annual service charge of £275 for the private estate management of which each resident has 1 share in the management company.
In addition the cost of the upkeep and maintenance of the footbridge, shared with one neighbour, is split 50:50 and agreed between the two parties when and what work is required. Having recently been improved this would not be expected for some time to come. Likewise the larger bridge at the end of the properties of which you have a right of way over, the upkeep and maintenance of this is split between all the homeowners with Barn Cottage being responsible for 10% of the costs. Again works has been completed recently so there is no expectation of any works in the near future.
The Drive
Bourne End SL8 5RE
Bourne End SL8 5RE
County: Buckinghamshire
Sale Type: For Sale
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Front door to entrance hall with three windows to front and American cherry wood engineered floor, opens to:
Living / Dining Room
24' 7'' x 13' 3'' (7.5m x 4.05m)
Large open plan living space with American Cherry wood engineered floor, three leaded light windows to the front, two radiators, downlights, open fire with marble mantle and hearth, custom built grand mahogany spiral staircase leading to first floor and custom mahogany skirting boards, built in cupboard in secondary chimney stack and double door leading to side patio at the rear of the property. Door to:
Kitchen / Breakfast and Family Room
31' 2'' x 8' 10'' (9.49m x 2.7m)
Large light and open plan room that flows seamlessly to the rear garden with a custom built kitchen complete with 8 ring rangemaster oven and extractor hood over, space for large fridge freezer, butlers sink, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, large dresser with built in wine rack and cabinetry with custom designed acid etched glass, Africa slate tiled floor to kitchen area flowing to American Cherry wood engineered floor with underfloor heating in the breakfast room and family room areas, built in speaker system, windows to side aspect and double glazed slide and stack doors to rear garden.
First Floor
First Floor Landing
American cherry wood engineered floor, doors to all rooms and the continuation of the mahogany spiral stair case leading to the second floor.
Bedroom 1
18' 8'' x 8' 6'' (5.7m x 2.6m)
American cherry wood engineered floor, lowlights, radiator, double glazed window to side and double glazed slide and stack doors to balcony with fitted electric blind.
Balcony
8' 8'' x 5' 0'' (2.64m x 1.52m)
Millboard weathered oak driftwood flooring and custom made in Yorkshire cast iron railings with distressed grey look.
En-suite
Slate floor with under floor heating, large walk in shower with glass side panel, rain head and hand held shower attachment, Philippe Stack toilet, heated towel rail, double glazed window to side, wall mounted cabinet with light and shaver point and a wall mounted tall cupboard for storage, wash basin set in vanity unit with two large storage drawers underneath, Italian slate fully tiled walls, extractor fan and downlights.
Bedroom 2
13' 9'' x 11' 9'' (4.2m x 3.59m)
Exposed beams, four leaded light windows to font, curved wall and downlights.
Bedroom 3
10' 6'' x 7' 10'' (3.2m x 2.4m)
Exposed beams, leaded light window to rear, custom built in wardrobes, downlights.
Cloakroom
Philippe Starck toilet with marble tiled shelf area behind, wash hand basin set in marble top with vanity under under, marble floor, extractor fan and downlights.
Second Floor
Family Bathroom
13' 5'' x 11' 6'' (4.1m x 3.5m)
Fully renovated 5 years ago this custom designed bathroom features Philippe Starck freestanding bath, Philippe Starck toilet, Philippe Starck wash hand basin in custom pear wood vanity, walk in shower with rain head and hand held shower attachment, three radiators, two double glazed velux windows to rear, marble tiles and marble floor with underfloor heating, exposed beams, downlights, loft hatch, fitted speaker system and eaves storage.
Walk in Cupboard/loft space
21' 0'' x 2' 7'' (6.4m x 0.8m)
Walk in loft space with light and fitted cupboards housing hot water tank with pressurised water system.
Outside
Parking
One allocated space at the side of the private lane.
Front garden
Bridge over the water which is shared 50:50 with one neighbour, steps down and decking area by the waterfront, and paved area leading to front door.
Rear Garden
Private and enclosed gardens approximately 90ft in length and fully landscaped and redesigned 10 years ago. With a large decked patio area that spans the width of the garden and wraps down the side of the house with Millboard weathered oak driftwood floor, outside tap and small garden store cupboard. The gardens are a mixture of lawns and mature trees and beds housing an array of plants and colour with paved and shingle pathways between, gated rear access and right of way over the larger bridge to the side of the barns, shed and large cabin at the foot of the garden.
Garden Cabin
13' 9'' x 9' 2'' (4.2m x 2.8m)
Large garden cabin/store room at the foot of the garden which has a brick base, concrete floor and timber construction with light and power, glazed panels/window, built in cupboards with work surface over, wall mounted electric panel heater. Easily converted to a fabulous and large home office or gym.
The Drive
Bourne End SL8 5RE
Bourne End SL8 5RE
County: Buckinghamshire
Sale Type: For Sale
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The Drive
Bourne End SL8 5RE
Bourne End SL8 5RE
County: Buckinghamshire
Sale Type: For Sale
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