An attractive family home in need of modernisation set on the desirable Abbotsbrook Estate, with great potential and located just a quarter of a mile from the river Thames.

Description

Built in the 1960s, this detached family home has a prime setting within the coveted Abbotsbrook Estate, conveniently located only a quarter of a mile from Bourne End Marina, with the village centre and train station about half a mile.

The Drive is one of the village’s most sought-after addresses being in the centre of the private estate, and with a west facing aspect to the rear. Westfield presents an exciting possibility for modernisation and whilst the house needs updating it has been well maintained and offers fantastic scope for personalisation, or redevelopment, by the new owner – subject of course to obtaining planning consent. There is a large loft space in addition to the main accommodation, so subject to those consents a buyer might extend into that space in combination with maybe a side or rear extension to the ground floor.

Currently the layout extends to about 2100 sq ft (gross) and offers bright, spacious rooms with some original features, such as wood parquet flooring. The 1960s design utilises pleasingly attractive bricks, it has a good logical layout with double bedrooms and big windows allowing in a good amount of natural light. We believe that the layout offers good options for an easy extension, perhaps by way of a staircase off the main landing into the roof and giving two new double bedrooms on the second floor, allowing the fourth bedroom to become a decent en suite to a new main bedroom on the middle floor. The ground floor benefits from a generous size cloakroom, currently being used as a utility. Perhaps either the kitchen could be opened with the dining room, or better still a rear extension to the kitchen might provide a good family room straight out on to the garden. That all said, the house is a good size and layout already and it may well be that a buyer merely refurbishes it in the current guise to create a very comfortable four double bedroom home in a lovely spot. As said, changes will require planning consent so a buyer must make their own enquiries.

In all, the home provides four bedrooms, a family bathroom, two reception rooms, cloakroom and a kitchen overlooking the garden.

The property benefits from a pretty, green setting set amid attractive mature gardens. To the front there is a large gravel driveway and a pretty front garden bordered by a picket fence. The double garage is attached and has the added bonus of a workshop and store room to the rear. The rear garden is west facing, laid to lawn leading to the charming brook with established trees and shrubs around the borders.

Location

The property is located in the heart of Abbotsbrook Conservation Area, part of the Abbotsbrook Estate in the centre of Bourne End. One of the area’s most coveted locations with countless idyllic footpaths along the river Thames. Nestled on the edge of the Chilterns, Bourne End is a thriving village situated on the banks of the river Thames, popular with London commuters, young families and retirees alike. The village amenities provide for everyday needs, with 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. Schooling around the area is renowned with a number of state, grammar and private options.

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

Square Footage: 2,107 sq ft



Directions

From Bourne End centre head north west along the A4155 and turn left by the Co-Op onto Oakfield Road. Take the second right into Lockbridge Road (or if the gates are closed take the third right, then right again, then left). Go over the brook following The Drive for about 150 metres and the property will be found on the left-hand side on the outside of the bend in the road.

Additional Info

Buckinghamshire Council Tax Band - G
All mains services.

Abbotsbrook £475 per annum