Set within the highly sought-after and historically significant Abbotsbrook Estate Conservation Area, this magnificent five-bedroom detached residence is a home of rare distinction. Substantially redeveloped in 2018, DP Architects produced the planning drawings, which included a complete refurbishment and substantially extension resulting in a complete rebuild, incorporating new roof structure, new walls, new windows, roof lanterns, re wiring, re plumbing including plant room, new kitchen, new bathrooms, stairs, and renewed flooring. The property combines graceful period character with the very finest of modern luxuries, creating an imposing yet welcoming family home of outstanding quality as thought and careful consideration has been given to every aspect of the internal and external house design.
Upon entering the property, one is immediately struck by the abundance of natural light that floods the home. The grand reception hall, enhanced by a spectacular triple height feature window, sets the tone for the interiors – bright, airy, and meticulously considered.
The heart of the home lies within the open-plan bespoke kitchen, an exquisite hand-crafted space in classic shaker style, adorned with bronze hardware, elegant quartz worktops, and Mandarin Stone limestone flooring. A Falcon Deluxe Range Cooker forms the centrepiece, complemented by a discreet walk-in larder with bespoke quartz shelving and every integrated appliance one could require, both a chef’s domain and a space for convivial entertaining.
The ground floor further enjoys zoned underfloor heating, extending seamlessly across the living spaces, including the formal sitting room, refined study, and intimate snug/media room. The sitting room is particularly enchanting, with its solid fuel stove and picturesque outlook across the landscaped rear gardens – the perfect setting for refined yet relaxed living. A cloakroom, utility room, and convenient access to the garage via the study enhance the home’s practicality without compromising its elegance. Every room has been designed to maximise both comfort and natural light.
Ascending the staircase to the galleried landing, the sense of light and space continues. The first floor is home to four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite and an equally impressive guest suite – both boasting walk-in wardrobes and chic en suite bath/shower rooms finished to the highest specification, and one bedroom with its own private balcony accessed via French doors. A stylish family bathroom serves bedrooms three and four, and there are stairs up to the second floor from the landing.
On the second floor, a large fifth bedroom with its own en suite bathroom, a dressing area and ample eaves storage offers flexibility, whether as a teenager’s retreat, au pair suite, or elegant guest accommodation.
Externally, the property offers an equally refined setting. To the front, a carriage-style in-and-out driveway provides ample off-road parking, leading to an oversized attached garage with an integrated plant room and direct garden access. The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a private sanctuary, perfect for both entertaining and quiet enjoyment. A large paved terrace invites al fresco dining and summer soirées, while the generous lawn, framed by mature hedging, ensures year-round privacy and seclusion.
Location -Bourne End - Abbotsbrook
The Abbotsbrook Estate itself is a haven of tranquillity, spanning approximately 45 acres of idyllic and beautifully maintained parkland, interwoven with streams and brooks that drift gently towards the River Thames. This exclusive private setting offers residents both tranquillity and seclusion, while remaining perfectly positioned for swift access to London, Henley, and Marlow. It is a haven for those seeking a riverside lifestyle within a discreet and prestigious community.
Agent’s Note: An annual contribution of approximately £475 is payable towards the meticulous upkeep of the private estate.
Popular with commuters, young families and retirees alike, Bourne End, nestled on the edge of The Chilterns, offers one of the best combinations of country space and a quick commute to London. The new Elizabeth line into London Paddington is easily reached from Bourne End village station via Maidenhead, plus a mainline train service to London Marylebone with a journey time of less than 25 minutes from neighbouring town Beaconsfield. The M40 London-bound is accessed at Junction 3 being just 3 miles away; the M4 is approx. 6 miles away at Junction 8/9.
The village amenities provide for everyday needs including a doctor’s surgery, dentist, pharmacist, supermarkets, bakers, coffee shops, hairdressers, as well as clothing and furniture stores and a selection of pubs and restaurants. The adjacent and larger historical market towns of Beaconsfield and Marlow provide more comprehensive facilities with wider shopping and an eclectic mix of independent and national retailers.
The riverside village of Bourne End is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoys its own Marina and Green Belt rolling countryside views. 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 available. Bourne End has a varied catchment area offering choice of a number of really good schools for primary and secondary age, with great bus routes to most of the local secondary and private choices and has both Ofsted-rated "Good" Primary and Secondary Schools in the village itself. It is no wonder families tend to stay in the area when they discover this hidden gem.
Natural tumbled limestone floor, wall lights (Astro, Homefield) insert lighting into tongued and grooved timber porch ceiling on PIR, solid hardwood posts, bespoke solid wooden front door
Grand galleried entrance hall with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, extremely large rectangular almost full wall of windows to the front, limestone floor with underfloor heating, bespoke fitted cupboards and part panelled walls with large under stairs storage cupboard complete with light inside. Grand quarter turn ground to first floor staircase with balustrade with beautiful walnut hard wood hand rail floor and carpet fitted to central treads.
Double doors lead into the family room or dining room with the continuation of the limestone floor and underfloor heating, there is a custom fitted bar area with integrated wine fridge, granite work surfaces over and antique artisans mirrored tiled wall behind. A bright light open plan space with solid wood French doors and fixed casement window to the rear, Lutron intelligent lighting panel on the wall with ceiling downlights and LED up lighters. The two pairs of double doors in this room feature individual moulded architectural detailing over. The room flows openly to the:
Custom kitchen fitted with a bespoke range of base and eye level solid wooden units with brass handles and quartz worksurfaces over with large focal Island bench and three Fritz Fryer handblown exquisite pendant lights over and painted hard wood double glazed roof lantern with custom hard wooden panelling. There are two beautiful fritz fryer glass wall lighting, Bronze finish. Two integrated full height Neff fridge freezers with storage above, dishwasher, and double stainless-steel sinks with Hansgrohe mixer taps and boiling water tap, Falcon range oven with 5 ring gas top and antique artisans mirrored tiled wall behind. Integrated Westin extractor hob. There is a large walk in pantry with wood pantry door housing shelving for spices, quartz shelving for pantry items and double sockets for appliances. Area contains fuse controls for the kitchen and switch lighting. Separate wall mounted Lutron intelligent lighting control panel for the ceiling downlights, pendant lights and up lights in this room. Solid wood French doors to the rear and windows to the side and rear in addition to the roof lantern flood the kitchen with natural light and the limestone floor with underfloor heating continues through this room.
Limestone under floor heated floor flows into the utility which is fitted with a Howdens range of base and eye level units with a large single stainless-steel sink with mixer taps and hose attachment, with white marble effect quartz work surfaces. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and a windowed door out to the side aspect of the home. There are downlights in this room working on a PIR and some external lighting controls are also located in here. There is a bench seat with hanging space for coats. External lighting controls external wall lighting and two PIRs
Two windows to front aspect, underfloor heating, downlights. 4 circuit dimmer switch included 5- amp circuit
Double doors lead into the sitting room which has a walnut engineered wooden floor with underfloor heating, two pairs of French doors to the rear with custom casing for concealed curtain hanging and feature LED lighting in here, ceiling downlights. Wood burner with manual mechanical extraction system is houses in the feature fireplace with texture wallpaper and bespoke cassette shelving either side. The room is fully wired for a sub-woofer, amp and speakers. Lighting controlled by dimmer switch with 4 circuits including 5 Amps for decorative lighting.
Window to front with custom marble sill, marble bookmarked vanity shelf with LED lights under and Duravit Luv ceramic wash hand basin set on top with Hansgrohe Axor Montreux wall mounted 3 hole mounted Basin mixer over, Duravit happy D toilet. Marble hexagonal splash back with metal edging and two pendants lights, downlights and extractor fan. Limestone under floor heated floor. Walls and skirting painted in Coat Paints Sunday Soul.
Walk in picture window to front aspect, walnut engineered timber floor with underfloor heating, downlights, bespoke fitted cabinetry, painted in Farrow and Balls, Purbeck stone and door to:
Classic solid wood double garage doors and a concrete floor with light and power, space for tumble dryer, loft hatch with loft storage space over, stable door to rear garden, large walk in plant room housing Vaillant Eco Tec Plus Boiler, Grundfos heat pumps, Telford Tempest water tank, Monarch water softener, boxed in tech cupboard for the cat 6 cabling that runs throughout the home. Electrical consumer units positioned in the garage. On the external wall of the garage there is a utility cupboard where all the services come into the house with a newly installed insulated water pipe.
Vaulted ceiling entrance hall with expose beams, downlights, airing cupboard with storage and radiator heating controls, vertical radiator, doors to all rooms and stairs to second floor.
Light and spacious dual aspect room with triangle feature window with recessed up lights to front and window to rear, vaulted ceiling with wrought iron chandelier, wall lights, radiator, walk in wardrobe, carpets throughout door to:
Four piece master suite with Victoria and Albert Toulouse, quarry cast white freestanding bath, Duravit Happy D toilet, Duravit Stark double hand wash basin, Duravit L cube floating double drawer vanity unit matt white and Hansgrohe Axor Montreux 3 hole mixer , tinted bespoke glass basin splash back, two Fritz Fryer wall light, hand blown glass, chrome finish, and one Fritz Fryer pendant light, fluted blown glass, large walk in fully tiled shower with fixed glass partition shower screen Hansgrohe Raindance shower head above plus Vado hand held shower attachment and recessed tiled shelf, small ceiling recessed lighting in shower area, part panelled walls, window to front aspect, recessed up lights in the window to create mood for bathing. Heated water towel rail, under floor heating mat. Flooring Artisans of Devizes encaustic tiles, wall tiles, Artisan of Devizes waterways brick porcelain tiles.
Window to rear aspect, downlights, radiator, opens to:
Radiator, fitted shelves hanging and storage, downlights and door to:
Large tiled shower with glass door, large rain head above and handheld shower attachment and LED lights, concealed Duravit Happy D WC, Duravit Vero Wash, Duravit Vero Metal Console for wash hand basin with Hansgrohe, Axor montrieux, 3 hole basin mixer, marble vanity shelf with mirror over, downlights, wall light. Flooring wood effect porcelain tiles, white subway wall tiling throughout.
Vertical column radiator, downlights, window to side and French doors to:
With timber balustrades the balcony is the spot to enjoy the morning sunrise!
Window to rear, column radiator, downlights, pendant light with crystal chandelier.
Four-piece suite with Bette Scarlett bath with marble rectangle to shower walls, half height toilet and vanity wall and bath panel area, and marble rectangle splash back. Vado water spout and XX LED lights over, Duravit Happy D enclosed cistern WC, Duravit L cube floating vanity unit, matt white finish, Duravit Starck 830 mm wash hand basin with Hansgrohe Axor Montrieus, 3 hole wall mixer, traditional wall mounted spout and crosshead stop taps over and storage drawer under, two wall mounted Fritz Fryer lights, antique bronze finish heated towel rail, downlights and accent lighting in recess shower area, and above bath. A large walk in shower with XX marble tiles, large rain head above plus hand held shower attachment and recessed tiled shelf with LED lighting over.
Velux window, door to:
Large light spacious room with three Velux windows to rear with fitted black out blinds, electric wall mounted heater, three large eaves storage cupboards, downlights, dressing area with further Velux window, door to:
Large walk in shower cubicle with large rectangle marble tiles and tiled in recessed shelf, large rain head above and hand held shower attachment, Duravit enclosed cistern WC, heated wet towel rail, Duravit floating wash hand basin with mixer taps and storage drawer beneath, downlights, Velux window to rear and marble hexagonal floor tiles with metal edging.
Sweeping in out gravel drive with hardwood automated gates to be installed. Iroko hard woods automated gates. Shrub beds with lighting, PIRs on corners of the property and two coded side gates for added security.
Large paved, seating area, for relaxing surrounded by olives and chosirs, external lighting of the olives, roses and oak trees on a timer. Second smaller paved area for external dining. External sockets and water taps. Large shed with power and lighting. Garden is predominantly laid to lawn and surrounded by mature hedging consisting of mainly laurels. Astro Homefield external wall lighting to the rear of the property.