3 bedroom terraced house for sale

A highly individual Grade II-listed cottage situated in the centre of Marlow, perfect for the station, High Street and river. Featuring a large roof terrace and lovely walled garden.

Description

Delightfully positioned in the heart of Marlow, this charming Grade II-listed cottage is located on one of the town’s most sought-after roads and forms part of an attractive terrace with the neighbouring houses and a traditional inn. The property is believed to date back to the 17th century and is a unique addition to streetscape with its Dutch gabled front elevation. The character features continue inside, where there are exposed beams, sash windows and brick detailing, while modern additions such as a wood-burning stove and a roof lantern add further interesting touches. The ground floor is well proportioned and comprises a 30ft sitting room, an open plan kitchen and dining room with separate utility area, a cloakroom with WC and a family room at the rear. The first floor has two double bedrooms, a cloakroom and access to the roof terrace, with a final bedroom and family bathroom on the second floor.

Marlow Ferry is situated in the middle of a pretty terrace, separated from the road via iron railings and a pedestrian gate, with an impressive wisteria clambering over the front elevations. The outside space to the rear is designed in a low maintenance style and comprises a large first-floor roof terrace, with a spiral staircase leading down to a very charming walled garden. Both the roof terrace and garden are laid to astroturf, with the garden also having mature trees and a number of flowerbeds. A wooden outbuilding to the rear provides either an office or for storage, while a paved terrace adjoining the house has space for garden furniture. On-street parking is available locally, some of the bays are reserved for local residents.

Location

St. Peter Street is a charming road of mostly character houses which leads down to the river Thames, finishing in a public slipway onto the river. To the north, it joins Station Road moments from the High Street. The property is also in an ideal location for commuters, being situated 0.4 miles away from Marlow train station.

Marlow offers a superb range of retailers, with 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.

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 and Great Marlow School.

For commuters, Marlow station has trains 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.

Square Footage: 1,592 sq ft



Directions

From Marlow town centre, head south on the High Street and at the double roundabout take the first exit onto Station Road. Take the first right onto St Peter Street. The property will be seen on the left-hand side after the turning to Fisherman’s Retreat.

Additional Info

All mains services (water, gas, electricity, drainage)
Property is grade II listed
Property is in a conservation area