Location

The thriving village of Bourne End is situated on the banks of the river Thames and provides amenities for everyday needs including a station to London Paddington (via connection at Maidenhead).

The nearby towns of Beaconsfield, Marlow and Maidenhead offer wider shopping and facilities, with an eclectic mix of independent and national retailers. Just outside the village, the area opens onto glorious Green Belt rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outdoor pursuits are numerous, such as sailing, rowing, golf, football, cricket and rugby.

Bourne End station (0.7 miles) provides a superb link to Maidenhead, with London Paddington accessible in as little as 40 minutes. Maidenhead (11 mins from Bourne End station) with Crossrail services, provides a superb link to The City and Canary Wharf. The M40 London-bound is accessed at Junction 3 around four miles away; the M4 is about nine miles away at Junction 8/9.

Description

On the convenient eastern edge of Bourne End village, Abbotts Willow forms part of an attractive trio of whitewashed cottages, Grade II-listed as a group. Abbotts Willow is the centre of the three, believed to date back to the 16th- and 17th-centuries and notable for its striking exposed timber framing. The property has been under the same ownership for over 40 years and internally is packed with character, with original features such as wood and tiled floors, beams and fireplaces complemented by a traditional décor scheme featuring floral wallpaper and wood detailing. The accommodation has been well maintained though is somewhat dated, and thus presents a fabulous opportunity for modernisation by the new owner.

The internal proportions feel spacious with a good degree of flexibility to the layout making it ideal for both families and couples. The ground floor has an open plan sitting and dining room, a separate family room and a double bedroom which could equally be used as a further reception room. To the rear, a kitchen, utility room and shower room provide scope for improvement (subject to permissions). Upstairs there are two good-size bedrooms and an additional bathroom.

Outside
To the front, a pretty garden stocked with shrubs is separated from the road via a mature hedge, with a pedestrian gate providing access to Marlow Road. The rear garden is tucked away to the back of the cottage and is wonderfully secluded, enjoying a ‘secret garden’ feel, with tall hedges and trees to the boundary and throughout the garden adding to the high degree of privacy. A pretty patio has space for outdoor dining, with a path leading through the lawn to the detached garage and parking area at the rear, which is accessed by vehicles from Elm Lane.

Directions

From Bourne End station head northwest along the A4155 and at the roundabout take the first exit onto The Parade. Continue for 0.6 miles where the property will be found on the right-hand side just after the turning to Elm Lane.