4 bedroom detached house for sale

SITUATION:

We are delighted to present to the market for the first time in over 18 years, this exceptional four / five bedroomed Victorian home which originates from 1901. The property has been sympathetically extended and refurbished over time, creating a spacious, stylish home while maintaining a charming, characterful ambiance, with numerous original features throughout.
This stunning property is found in Highfield Lane, on the popular southern fringes of Maidenhead, sought-after for its appealing leafiness while enjoying the luxury of being a well-connected and convenient location.
For rail commuters, this is the perfect home thanks to its convenient access to Maidenhead railway station (1.5 miles), where both Network Rail and the Elizabeth Line bring frequent, direct services to Paddington and central London.
The property boasts proximity also to major transport links such as M4, M25 and M40 - perfect for road commuters.
For the growing family Maidenhead is a town of choice, offering many popular schooling options. These include the nearby Lowbrook Academy and Newlands Girls School, as well as Desborough College, and Claires Court independent school. The Cox Green area is convenient for accessing the local grammar schools and colleges, with various school buses serving the town.
Maidenhead itself, which is currently undergoing a major regeneration programme, offers a wide array of local shops, leisure and sports facilities, and essential services.
Maidenhead also provides access to some of the desirable neighbouring towns and villages such as Bray, Cookham and Marlow, enjoyed for their boutique shops and acclaimed eateries, Windsor – famous for the iconic castle and excellent shopping facilities, and Ascot, best known for its horse racing.
With the Thames meandering through Maidenhead and the surrounding area there is no better place to enjoy riverside walks and boating activities. There is also unspoiled countryside surrounding the property perfect for cycling, walking, horse riding and other outdoor pursuits. And for families, Ockwells Park is 0.8 miles away, offering lovely green spaces, extensive outdoor play equipment and a coffee shop.

INTERIOR:

On entering the home via a spacious hallway, the historic allure of the property is immediately apparent.
The corridor provides an easy flow through to the cosy living room which boasts impressive beams, and an eye-catching open fireplace with a wood burning stove and characterful exposed brickwork. French doors with decorative panes offer outdoor access and a beautiful colourful view over the delightful rear garden.
This deceptively spacious property enjoys a further versatile family room on the ground floor, also boasting an original exposed brick fireplace. Flooded with natural light owing to its large front facing windows, this multi-functional room can easily double up as a well-sized fifth bedroom, or snug.
The expansive yet welcoming kitchen is the perfect space for the whole family to enjoy or for entertaining. Stylish and modern in design, the kitchen is equipped with an island, multiple marble worktops and fitted high and low-level units. The kitchen benefits from a triple gas range with an extractor hood above and quality integrated appliances.
There is ample room for a large dining table making the kitchen the natural hub of this social home, while benefitting from an abundance of natural light and wonderful views over the rear garden thanks to the bi-fold doors.
For a more intimate dining experience, the beautiful dining room provides the perfect ambiance. Located opposite the kitchen, this sumptuous room enjoys a large window and characterful features.
The kitchen benefits from a handy utility room with a sink, providing additional storage options and laundry facilities.
Also accessed from the kitchen there is a spacious office which, having large French doors with access and views onto the wonderful garden, is an ideal work-from-home space, or kids’ study room.
The property benefits from a downstairs cloakroom comprising a shower, WC and washbasin.
The stairs ascending to the first-floor lead to an open landing where the four double bedrooms are located. Bedroom One, a dual aspect room, boasts attractive views over the private rear and front gardens. It benefits from two double built-in wardrobes. Bedroom Two, also an extremely generous double, enjoys a triple aspect with numerous windows creating a pleasantly light space. This bedroom benefits from a its own sink and is equipped with two floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes. Bedroom Three, with open views across the front gardens and surrounding neighbourhood, is another bright and airy room. This room benefits from having fitted, floor-to-ceiling cupboards. Bedroom Four, again with a pretty vista of the rear gardens, is a double room which has an exposed brick fireplace and surround. There is a beautifully presented family bathroom on this floor, whose contemporary Villeroy & Boch suite comprises a free-standing slipper bath, wash basin and WC. The bathroom is complemented with eye catching wall tiling and contrasting stone floor tiles. There is a large wall mounted heated towel rail.

EXTERIOR:

To the rear, the property has a beautifully maintained, south-west facing rear garden accessed by stepping out through patio doors in the living room, kitchen and office. The terrace is the perfect location for entertaining, al fresco dining or a BBQ. Bedecked with beautiful flowers and flanked with a high hedge and a rich array of shrubs, this is a harmonious and private outdoor space. The remaining garden is primarily laid to lawn and is surrounded by further mature plants, trees, and bushes. There is a wooden shed. To the front, a smart sweeping gravel drive leads to the property, where there is extensive driveway parking available for approximately 5-6 cars. A mature hedge surrounds the property and drive, providing a welcome sense of privacy. Convenient access to the rear garden is available from the front driveway via a wooden side gate.
This wonderful home enjoys generous proportions throughout, creating an excellent balance of living and bedroom space, and outdoor usage, to suit the requirements of today's lifestyles. The versatility of the accommodation, coupled with the appealing character of the property make this a truly rare and unmissable home in our opinion.
Early viewing is strongly advised to avoid disappointment. Please quote REF: CBP for all enquiries.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G (Windsor & Maidenhead)
TENURE: Freehold
EPC: D
Gas: Mains supply
Electric: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Drainage: Mains supply
HEATING: Gas boiler
BROADBAND: Yes. Please check coverage for this property
MOBILE SIGNAL/COVERAGE INTERNAL: Signal available. Please check network providers for availability
PARKING: Driveway parking for 5-6 cars in front of the property
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Standard construction
BUILDING SAFETY: No issues highlighted
IS THE PROPERTY LISTED OR IN AN AONB / CONSERVATION AREA? No
RESTRICTIONS: None that we have been made aware of
RIGHTS & EASEMENTS: No
FLOOD RISK: No
PLANNING PERMISSIONS: Not that we have been made aware of
PROPERTY ALTERATIONS: Double storey side extension, single story rear extension
ACCESSIBILITY/ADAPTATIONS: No
COALFIELD OR MINING AREA: No
ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: N/A
Council tax band: G