Detached house for sale in Shepherds Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6

Knight Frank are pleased to offer this beautifully presented property, situated in a peaceful, private position, surrounded by open fields. It is situated a short walking distance from Hurley village and the River Thames and has numerous footpaths and bridleways nearby. The property has recently had replacement leaded double glazed windows, been decorated and some bedrooms have been reconfigured to provide a wonderful family home.

Field House is accessed via a wide covered porch with the front door opening into the spacious entrance hall with stone flooring and doors leading to the reception rooms, kitchen and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is a lovely light, triple aspect room with French windows opening on to the front garden terrace; there is also an attractive working fireplace. The triple aspect dining is to the rear of the property, with French doors to the rear garden and a working fireplace.

Field House benefits greatly from a magnificent kitchen/breakfast/family room. The light and airy room has wonderful views over the rear gardens. The kitchen area has a range of wall and base units and a central island with a range of Neff and Miele integrated appliances, including a double oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and coffee machine. There is ample space for a dining table, ideal for entertaining, with five-fold doors opening on to the terrace and rear garden, ensuring this space works perfectly for open-plan family living. The ground floor accommodation also has a useful utility room with access to the integral double garage.

The first floor comprises a galleried landing with access to five generously sized bedrooms. The luxurious principal bedroom has fully fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, with both a bath and shower. The further four bedrooms, three of which have fitted wardrobes, and one with en suite shower. The family bathroom and en suites are fitted with Italian fixtures and fittings. The study completes the first-floor accommodation.

The property is approached via a country lane and entered through a secure electric gate on to a gravelled drive providing parking for several cars. The gardens are bordered by mature hedging and fencing and laid mainly to lawn. To the rear is an attractive garden, having a delightful terrace area across the back of the property and also to the side of the garden. Behind Laurel hedging is a summerhouse/garden store and a Calor Gas storage area.

Field House is situated in the charming and much sought after riverside village of Hurley. The village boasts the 12th century Ye Olde Bell Hotel and restaurant, a shop, a pub and Post Office. The nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Reading and Maidenhead offer a good range of shopping and recreational facilities. Trains from Maidenhead and High Wycombe take you to Paddington and Marylebone and the M4 and M40 are easily accessible via the A404(M) providing access to Heathrow and central London.
There are outstanding schools, Sir William Borlase Grammar School in Marlow, The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, St Piran's in Maidenhead and Rupert House in Henley.

The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and riding in the Chiltern Hills, and the River Thames is nearby providing various water sport activities.