Location

Bovingdon Green has a popular village pub and is 1.2 miles north of Marlow, which offers a superb range of retailers including an eclectic mix of local independent and national names. There are numerous bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the town offering destinations for any occasion. Marlow is situated on the banks of the river Thames and the Thames Path follows the river through the town.

Just outside Marlow, the area opens out to glorious rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outdoor pursuits are numerous, as are golf, football, cricket and rugby clubs.

Being a popular location for young families, Marlow offers numerous schooling ranging from prep schools to secondary schools, such as Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School, Danesfield School, Spinfield School and Great Marlow School.

For commuters, the town has a train station to Paddington (via Maidenhead, with the new Elizabeth Line operating), with fast trains also accessible from High Wycombe providing a 25-minute journey into London Marylebone. The M40/M4 motorways are accessed from the A404 which passes the town.

Description

Built in 1966, The Paddocks is well positioned for enjoying the lovely rural landscape around Bovingdon Green as well as the many attractions of Marlow, just five minutes’ drive away. The house has been well maintained by the vendor and is filled with natural light and well presented throughout. Though spacious, there is great scope to extend further to the rear or with a garage conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

The generously proportioned interiors are ideal for day-to-day family life, with dedicated areas for work and relaxation, excellent storage and a choice of reception rooms. The ground floor rooms are set around a central entrance hall, including a formal dining room at the front of the house, with a bay window overlooking the front garden – a great room for entertaining; a snug/study; a spacious sitting room; and a fantastically light-filled conservatory to the rear, overlooking the beautiful gardens. There is also a well-appointed kitchen and breakfast area which opens to the garden, a separate utility room and a useful shower room/cloakroom. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has its own shower room, while the remaining four bedrooms share a family bathroom.

The Paddock is situated on a quiet, private lane set back from the village green, in a wonderfully secluded position surrounded by well-established greenery. To the front, a block-paved driveway provides ample parking and access to the attached garage, while to the rear there is a charming garden that has been thoughtfully and extensively improved over the years to make a fabulous outside space that really comes into its own in the spring and summer months, when the variety of plants, trees and shrubs are at their peak. The patio adjoining the kitchen is perfect for a morning coffee, while a separate screened area towards the rear is currently used for barbecues. There is also a summerhouse, with its own charming terrace to the front overlooking a pretty water feature.

Directions

From the obelisk at the top of the High Street proceed west along West Street towards Henley. After passing The Botanist on the right, turn right onto Oxford Road and continue onto Chalkpit Lane until the village of Bovingdon Green. Turn left (signposted Bovingdon Green) and then turn left onto a private lane; the property will be the second house on the left-hand side.