3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A semi-detached character cottage with stunning rural views, located in the heart of Dorney Village. Close to Dorney Common and walks along the Jubilee River.

Description

Dating back to 1793, this property has undergone extensive works to restore the cottage to its current light and versatile living space. Lilac Cottage balances perfectly modern family living whilst maintaining the character throughout with its high ceilings, versatile layout and exposed beams. Privately set in a protected conservation area - with a footpath opposite leading to the Jubilee River - the cottage grounds boast fantastic views across open fields to Windsor Castle.

Approached via a picket fence entrance, a welcoming hall greets you and includes a cloakroom and convenient laundry room.

The hall leads nicely into a characterful kitchen with modern appliances, a range oven and wooden worktops. There are two large reception rooms; one currently set up as a family room and entertaining room with dining area and doors out to the garden, the second a snug /study also with doors opening to the courtyard entertaining space.

Upstairs the cottage boasts three double bedrooms - all of which benefit from ample storage. There is both a luxurious en suite shower room to the principal bedroom and a family bathroom. One bedroom has access to same level fully boarded eaves storage - ideal for toys, suitcases, etc as well as the loft space above the main bedroom for storage or further work subject to the relevant planning consents.

With a 0.22 of an acre plot, the cottage accommodates off-street parking at the front for three cars (including an Electric Car Charging Point) and further parking, if required, through the side access gates. To the rear, the cottage benefits from a long garden with lovely views. There are two patio areas perfect for entertaining and space laid to lawn with established planting and various seating.

There is a hard standing area already in place with electrics, ideal for a garden office, gym, or additional accommodation such as a Shepherd's Hut

Location

There are shopping facilities in Eton and Taplow. More extensive amenities can be found in Windsor and Maidenhead. Dorney village has two renowned pubs within approx. 0.2 miles.

For the commuter the M4 (J7) is approx. 2.4 miles. Rail access to London Waterloo is available from both Windsor and Datchet. London Paddington with the Elizabeth line is now running and available from Taplow, Maidenhead or Slough.

The area is also known for its extensive educational opportunities which include Dorney School, Burnham Grammar School, Claires Court School, Eton College, St.George's Windsor Castle and Eton End.

Dorney Common offers horse riding, a riding school and pretty walks down to the River Thames with a towpath along to Windsor and Bray. Local footpaths lead to the Jubilee River and Dorney Wetlands which are a haven for wildlife.

Square Footage: 1,484 sq ft



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