Summary
A stunning period house in beautiful grounds set one of the most sought after positions in Cookham Dean, within easy reach of the village & High Street, and about 5 mins drive from the bustling riverside town of Marlow.
4 Bedrooms
Reception hall, cloakroom, superb drawing room, gracious dining room, study, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, four bedrooms with an outstanding main bedroom, three bathrooms, with principal & guest en suite, detached re-fitted annexe adjoining, large detached triple garage, beautiful gardens of around 1.25 acres with electric gated entrance, large sunken swimming pool.
Description
An imposing wing of a stunning Edwardian mansion, combining all the original character with a very high specification, enjoying a superb elevated position with tremendous views. Offering around 4000 sq.ft of accommodation with some truly outstanding rooms, plus a separate detached one-bedroom annex of 750 sq.ft , triple garage & swimming pool, all set in beautiful grounds with a gated entrance providing privacy & tranquility. This represents a truly rare opportunity to acquire such a substantial period house in a glorious country setting yet just over a five-minute drive from the thriving riverside town of Marlow.
Location
Situated on the edge of Cookham Dean in one of the most favoured locations in the area, within a few minutes’ drive of the shops & Station at Cookham Rise and the pubs & restaurants in Cookham High Street.
The riverside town of Marlow is just over two miles with its array of bustling individual shops, cafes & restaurants including ‘The Ivy Marlow Garden’ as well as Tom Kerridge’s 2 Michelin Star ‘The Hand & Flowers’, and ‘The Coach’ both in West Street.
Local recreation facilities include walking, cycling & riding in Cookham Dean with extensive National Trust lands close by, as well as the Thames Path: rowing at Marlow Rowing Club; golf at nearby Winter Hill GC, Harleyford & Temple: clubs for tennis, hockey, cricket & bowls, all in Pound Lane, Marlow along with the Court Garden Leisure Complex and the National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey.
For families, there is a wide choice of local schools in both the state & private sector with Herries Preparatory school within ¼ mile, and Cookham village school just over one mile.
Directions
From the centre of Marlow proceed south from the obelisk down the High Street towards the river. Cross the bridge, turn left just after the Compleat Angler Hotel into Quarrywood Road, continue to the end, bear right and climb the winding hill up into Cookham Dean. At the top turn left into Winter Hill and ‘Seawards’ is on the left-hand side after about 500 yards. From Cookham High Street proceed across The Common towards Cookham Rise, pass the Station on your left and the shopping parade, continue into Cookham Dean up Dean Lane passing Herries School on your right, turn right into Winter Hill where Seawards is on the left-hand side after about 500 yards.
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