Location

Cookham Dean is a highly sought-after village, 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, and into the National Trust-managed Cookham Commons, including Winter Hill which has stunning elevated views over the river.

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 including Sir William Borlase's Grammar School in Marlow, Beaconsfield High School, Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Caldicot Preparatory School and some excellent schools in the Maidenhead and Henley areas.

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

Nestled in the centre of Cookham Dean, Honeypots has a fabulous setting for enjoying the many benefits of village life, being a few hundred metres from the well-respected primary school, the church and two popular pubs. The semi-detached property was built in 1890 and has been modernised and extended in recent years, with updates including full cosmetic redecoration and a new boiler in 2022. There is planning permission for a further kitchen extension (24/02562/FULL) and a certificate of lawfulness for development of a detached annexe (25/00990/CPD).

The well-proportioned interiors are attractively presented, incorporating elements of the house’s original character combined with modern additions. A neutral colour palette poses a blank canvas for personalisation. Downstairs, an open plan kitchen and breakfast room features a striking red AGA gas-fired stove, with an adjoining utility room, cloakroom with WC and pantry. Separately there’s a spacious sitting room with wood-burning stove and French windows opening to the rear garden, and a study which could equally work as a play room or snug. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. All three bedrooms benefit from built-in storage.

Honeypots is tucked away on a quiet lane at the heart of Cookham Dean, with remote operated electric double gates opening to a generous block-paved driveway. A detached double garage features an electric door, light and power, with an internal staircase leading up to a useful loft room, ideal for storage. The cottage is set within a secluded and well-maintained plot, with gardens that include lawned areas, well-stocked flowerbeds and shrub borders of climbing roses, jasmine, peonies and rosemary, as well as a number of mature trees such as birch and acer. A wide paved terrace wraps around two sides of the house, providing ample space for garden furniture.

Directions

From Cookham train station head west on Station Hill/Lower Road. After 0.6 miles, bear left onto Hills Lane and after 0.5 miles turn right onto School Lane. The property will be found on the left-hand side.