Location

Stonehouse Lane is a no-through road adjoining open countryside within the village of Cookham Dean, set within glorious rolling countryside in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are scenic walks along the Thames Path and within the surrounding woodland, with golf, football, cricket and rugby clubs nearby.

There are three primary schools and three nursery schools situated in Cookham, with a comprehensive range of private and state schooling options in the area include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, 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 via the A404(M).

Description

In a wonderfully leafy setting with views of the river, Merlin Cottage has a highly coveted address with excellent access to the walking trails of Winter Hill and Cock Marsh in the desirable village of Cookham Dean. The detached house was built in the 1950s and has a variety of character features, including wood beams, leadlight windows and brick fireplaces, which have been integrated into the more recent additions. The house has been extended three times and offers generous space over two floors, with scope to extend or remodel further if desired.

Downstairs, two large reception rooms are well suited to entertaining and enjoy views over the gardens and beyond. There is also a study/snug, an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility, and a separate utility area within the garage. Upstairs, the majority of the bedrooms are situated over the main house including a double bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Over the garage there is a further bedroom with dressing area and en suite bath/shower room, which would make an excellent guest suite or a very private principal bedroom.

Merlin Cottage is situated along a quiet lane, which receives very little traffic. The elevated position affords lovely views to the rear over Winter Hill and the river below. The house is approached via a gravel driveway, which sweeps up to the house and the attached double garage. Formal gardens envelop the front of the house with manicured lawns, attractive topiary and mature trees. A paved terrace wraps around the entire house, with space at the front and rear for garden furniture. A gated outdoor swimming pool is inset within the generous lawn, which feels wonderfully private.

Directions

From Cookham train station head west through the village and, at the village limit, turn right onto Bradcutts Lane. Follow the road for 0.7 miles and then bear left onto Winter Hill. Turn right onto Stone House Lane; the house will be found on the right-hand side.