2 bedroom flat

With its distinctive, period architecture, Riverbank is a handsome period property, thought to have been built in 1882 for a former mayor of Windsor, Sir William Shipley. The property was converted to provide four individual apartments and Number 4 occupies a top floor setting with elevated views over treetops across to the river.

A second floor stairway leads up to the apartment, where the spacious hallway opens into a formal dining room featuring a fireplace and providing an ideal setting for entertaining guests. Faithful to its period, the property boasts excellent ceiling heights, particularly notable in the generous, triple-aspect sitting room, also with a fireplace focal point. Fitted with modern, wall and base level cabinetry, the kitchen includes a breakfast bar unit for dining, with an adjacent utility area offering space for domestic appliances and additional storage. The principal bedroom, with fitted wardrobe storage, has the advantage of an en suite shower room, whilst the second bedroom (currently used as a reception room) features a distinctive turret alcove and is served by a separate bathroom.

The property is approached via double electrically operated wrought iron gates opening onto a shingle driveway leading to a parking area and to the double garage set within a block. The apartment’s garden enjoys a high degree of seclusion and is a tranquil haven, with a boardwalk meandering through lush planting to a summerhouse with a decked terrace providing excellent seating and relaxation space. Thoughtfully planted architectural shrubs and perennial plants provide visual interest, and there is also a calming water feature. A shed provides useful storage space.

With all the benefits of being situated in close proximity to the banks of the River Thames, the property is situated within striking distance of the heart of picturesque Datchet village, which has a traditional green, train station, shops catering for day-to-day needs, along with popular public houses and restaurants. Nearby historic Windsor, with its Castle and Royal connections, offers more extensive amenities, with excellent shopping, two train stations, a theatre, leisure centre and cinema.

For commuters, Datchet is supremely located for the M4 (J5) and M25 motorways, and the train station in the High Street provides regular services to London (Waterloo); London (Paddington) may also be reached, via Slough (due to benefit from Crossrail, the new high speed service).

Leisure and sporting facilities are plentiful, with a gym and squash courts in Datchet village; athletics at The Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Eton; boating on the River Thames; golf at Datchet, Sunningdale, Wentworth, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire; horse riding and polo in Windsor Great Park; and horse racing at Windsor and Ascot.

Datchet is also fortunate to be in close proximity to excellent schools in both the independent and state sectors.