Location

Worster Road is a private residential road in the heart of Cookham Rise, following the western edge of Alfred Major Park with its open green space, playground and sports pitches. The village library is moments away, with the plentiful amenities of Cookham – including a medical centre, shops, restaurants and cafes – within half a mile. The village has a thriving community and is set within glorious rolling countryside in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the banks of the River Thames.

There are three primary schools and three nursery schools situated in Cookham, with a comprehensive range of private and state schooling options in the wider area including Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (Marlow), Beaconsfield High School, Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Caldicot Preparatory School and some excellent schools in the Maidenhead, Marlow and Henley area.

Cookham is delightfully rural, yet perfectly positioned for access to both Marlow and Maidenhead where you will find a more extensive mix of bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as an eclectic range of local independent and national retailers.

For commuters, Cookham has a train station with a service to Paddington (via Maidenhead) in as little as 31 minutes, with an Elizabeth Line connection into central London from Maidenhead. The M40 and M4 motorways are easily accessible.

Description

In a prime setting within the village of Cookham Rise, Wispington House is a stunning residence, originally built in the 1920s, which has been significantly extended and improved over the years via a programme of superb renovations since 2020. The Edwardian house is beautifully proportioned, with six bedrooms and four reception rooms over three floors, providing a versatile, flowing layout that's perfectly balanced to suit the demands of busy family life as well as entertaining: both the reception rooms and landscaped gardens offer a number of spaces for dining, depending on the weather.

The high specification finish touches every room, from the stylish, neutral décor to the premium additions making life easier and more comfortable throughout: a bespoke Tom Howley kitchen with top of the range appliances including 4 Miele ovens, integrated steamer, integrated microwave, Quooker boiling water tap, integrated Miele induction hob, a built-in pantry, a water softener, integrated sound system, underfloor heating throughout, and electric blinds. The imaginative open plan design creates a feeling of light and space, further highlighted by the high ceilings and large windows – the glass box extension to the rear is a particular highlight. While most of the house has been modernised to a contemporary standard, the original Edwardian character can be seen in the decorative coving, bay windows and built-in cabinetry. The interiors are a study in Scandi chic, with whitewashed walls and soft taupe colours, wood floors and complementary internal doors.

The 4,400 sq ft layout comprises a generous 32ft sitting room, home office, boot room, a magnificent open plan ktichen and dining room with adjoining utility room and cloakroom, and a home gym converted from the original garage with five-metre high ceilings and a cushioned professional-grade floor. Behind the gym is a multipurpose family room which is an ideal space for entertaining, with bifold doors opening to the garden and a full wet bar/kitchenette. A shower room and storage space means it has excellent potential as an annexe or studio.

Upstairs there is a vast principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and a concealed shower. There is a further en suite guest bedroom, a fitted dressing room, two double bedrooms and a family shower room on the first floor, and a further two double bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, well suited to children.

Wispington House is situated on a desirable no-through-road, with views to the front over a popular community green space. The house is approached over a walled driveway accessed via both electric vehicle gates and a separate pedestrian gate; there is ample parking for a number of cars on the private driveway which extends around the front and side of the house. A side gate, complementing the front gates, leads to the rear garden which has been attractively landscaped into a variety of different spaces for leisure and entertaining. To the side of the house, a secluded courtyard is sheltered by mature trees and has space for a hot tub.

A vast terrace spans the back of the house, comprising a generous dining area next to the glazed doors of the family room/studio and kitchen; when open, it creates a fabulous indoor/outdoor space for entertaining in the warmer months. The terrace leads to a covered pergola dining area and an expansive lawn, bordered by shrubs and established borders, with mature trees at the rear providing a high degree of privacy. Accessed via an external staircase is a stunning first floor balcony, which forms the perfect sun trap and is ideal for sundowner drinks. Within the garden there is a detached workshop and an additional store, and there is excellent scope for further development such as a swimming pool (subject to consents).

Directions

From Cookham train station proceed west briefly over the railway crossing, taking the first left onto High Road. Follow the road for 0.3 miles and turn left onto Worster Road, just after the primary school. The property will be found on the right-hand side towards the end of the lane.