4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Share of freehold (957 years remaining)
- Period part of a country house
- Four bedrooms with three bathrooms
- Impressive drawing room with period fireplace
- Lower ground floor bedroom three, shower room & reception room
- Versatile flexible living with garden studio in its own grounds
- EPC Rating = D
Description
Nestled within glorious formal gardens and grounds, Hitcham House is a remarkable Grade II listed country home originally designed in 1867 by the celebrated architect T. Roger Smith. This beautiful residence, lovingly converted into nine distinctive homes, retains its timeless character while offering the comforts of modern living. The enchanting gardens, designed by the renowned horticulturist Robert Marnock, perfectly complement the architectural splendor. Set in beautiful countryside on the edge of picturesque beech and mixed conifer woodlands, The Bellhouse offers an unspoiled sanctuary away from the bustle of everyday life.
You are immediately transported back in time as the magnificent drawing room welcomes you with its soaring ceiling, an elegant open fireplace and a large picture window that floods the space with natural light while offering courtyard views. This room sets the tone for the rest of the home which is refined, inviting and full of character. The heart of the house is the thoughtfully designed kitchen and dining room, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying everyday family life. With its handmade oak cabinetry, hand-painted finishes, granite countertops, and integrated appliances, the kitchen is both functional and beautiful.
The versatile lower ground floor includes a cloakroom with a shower. A third bedroom, enhanced by a generous roof lantern, and a vaulted study which is ideal for remote working. The first-floor family bathroom is complete with a built-in bath and a separate shower cubicle. On this level, you’ll also find a charming fourth bedroom. The second floor is home to the principal bedroom, a truly exquisite retreat. With breath taking views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, built-in wardrobes, and a luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a double ended spa bath with waterfall spout. The third floor offers a dual-aspect second bedroom with full-height wardrobes.
The grounds & gardens of Hitcham House Estate are truly something to behold. At the front, a secured gated driveway provides ample communal off-street parking, with views over the formal lawns. The top terrace gardens of The Bellhouse provides entertaining space enclosed by wrought iron arched gates & evergreen Portuguese Laurel hedges. There is an exclusive almost hidden garden, mainly laid to lawn and adorned with mature trees, which is a peaceful exclusive retreat. A charming cedar garden studio invites moments of quiet reflection, with views that stretch to the countryside beyond.
Location
Hitcham House is situated between the attractive villages of Burnham and Taplow. The historic Cliveden House and National Trust gardens, offering woodland walks and recreation, approximately 3.2 miles away.
On the A4 Bath Road M&S food halls approximately3.2 miles. Just off the Bath road Waitrose also approximately 3.2 miles
Sainsburys ‘s in Taplow approximately 1.6 miles, Whilst further extensive shopping and leisure amenities may be found
In Maidenhead, Cookham, Marlow , Windsor & Beaconsfield all of which are easily accessed.
Rail communications are good with services to London (Paddington) available from Taplow or from Maidenhead (Elizabeth Line, the new high-speed rail service) Junction 7 of the M4 is approximately 2 miles distance and this provides access to Heathrow, Central London, the West Country and the M25, which in turn links with the M3; the M40 may be reached via the A404.
Buckinghamshire is renown for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system. Nearby private schools include Davenies, Dair House, Caldicott, The Beacon, Gayhurst, High March, Kingscote, Maltmans Green, St Mary’s and Thorpe House. Eton and Harrow colleges approximately 7.5 and 19 miles away respectively.
Comprehensive sport and leisure facilities nearby; there are leisure centres at Cliveden and the Burnham Beeches Hotel. A number of golf clubs, including Burnham Beeches, Gerrards Cross, Stoke Poges and Denham are nearby. Racing is at Ascot, Windsor and Kempton Park and rowing in the riverside towns of Henley and Marlow.
Square Footage: 2,390 sq ft
Additional Info
999 year lease from 29/9/1983
Client owns the freehold - each homeowner holds one equal share in the freehold of Hitcham House
Ground rent - Peppercorn
service charge - £3,382.92 P.A
Landscaped gardens maintained by Hitcham House Management Ltd, a resident-led entity.
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