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.

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