ABBEY DAYS The Loggia offers its owners the perfect retreat for spending quality, family time together in peaceful surroundings with lovely country walks
The Loggia is a striking period apartment within the imposing Grade II Listed converted Nashdom Abbey. Set within communal grounds of approximately 17 acres (STMS), the accommodation spans over three floors and includes a delightful morning room with large
Palladian windows, a drawing room, mezzanine study and three bedrooms.
The Story
An impressive Palladian window overlooks the 17-acre parkland at Nashdom Abbey and is where the owner enjoys a quiet start to the day as she drinks coffee and reads the newspaper.
We had the Palladian window installed in the morning room. There are windows on three sides - it is an extremely light and bright space, said owner Victoria Hofferth. There is also a monkey puzzle tree just outside, which I love to look at.
She and her husband signed up for an apartment at the Grade II Listed Nashdom Abbey 15 years ago, before the conversion work into luxury apartments had even started.
They were looking for a second home in the country and were immediately smitten with the grounds and surrounding countryside.
It was really quite by chance that my husband stumbled on Nashdom Abbey and thought it was a beautiful setting with lots of good walks for him and a golf club close by for me, she said.
MANSION LIVING
Nashdom House and formal gardens were built in 1905 to 1909 by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens, for the Russian Prince Dolgorouki.
The Prince had married an English heiress and the couple wanted to escape the growing political troubles in Russia at the time.
The house was intended as a large, but inexpensive house for entertaining. However, the couple were not keen on country life and left for Europe.
The property was later purchased in 1929 by the Anglican Order of Benedictine Monks and became known as Nashdom Abbey. Nashdom Abbey was converted in 1997 into luxury apartments.
MAGNIFICENT SPACES
The three-bedroom Loggia has its own private entrance and the former billiard room of the original house is now incorporated as the drawing room.
Because we had signed up for the apartment before conversion work had started we were able to change things to meet our needs, said Victoria.
I didn't want to be in a self-contained kitchen away from my guests so we had the drawing room redesigned with an open-plan kitchen.
There is a bar between the kitchen and the drawing room, which I had built quite high so if you are entertaining you can't see any mess in the kitchen.
Above the kitchen is a mezzanine floor, which provides a galleried study overlooking the magnificent drawing room.
The ceiling is about 15ft high and there is a Palladian window in that room too, she added. It is a very open and bright space. I spend a lot of time in my study working and yet I still feel a part of the living area.
DRINKS ON THE TERRACE
The master bedroom also provides access to the apartment's best kept secret, an outside terrace which commands panoramic views of the manicured lawns and surrounding parkland.
There are French windows from the bedroom, which open out to the terrace where we have had a specially-built, balustrade wall installed.
We like to have drinks on the terrace and in the past we have had barbecues for my son and his friends out there too, she said.
When they first bought the property, their son was very young and took advantage of the grounds to have lots of outdoor fun.
Living here has been wonderful for my son who has built hideouts and camped in the woods, said Victoria.
My heart bleeds to part with this place as it has provided us with many happy times.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
The staggering beauty of the white façade of Nashdom Abbey greets you as you make your way along the sweeping drive. Unique in structure and of palatial proportions, the careful evolution of the abbey to its present sympathetic conversion means all of the original
beauty remains.
The loggia is one of the largest apartments in the main house. Flanked by magnolia trees it has a private entrance which faces the formal grounds and woodlands. One of the many features of this split level apartment must be the amazing Palladian windows that
allow the living space to be bathed in natural light and gives uncompromising views of the grounds beyond. The reception hall, with its pale oak floor, leads through double doors to the morning room. This is a calm and relaxing room that enjoys the glorious
sunlight streaming through the striking arched windows. Bespoke cabinetry provides a library area and storage and there are also delightful views towards the boxed rose garden.
The elegant drawing room was formerly the billiard room to the original house. It is an imposing space with 15ft ceilings, a Palladian arched window combined with a beautiful grey marble fireplace and black marble hearth. Moving on, the kitchen has a plethora
of wooden cabinets with an integrated Siemens oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine/ tumble dryer and gas hob. There is ample work surface space and a breakfast bar, making it ideal for the easy preparation of meals. Further storage and a white cloakroom
complete this floor.
First Floor (Mezzanine)
Stairs rise to the mezzanine study with staggering views over the elegant drawing room.
Second Floor
Continue up to the second floor landing where a large picture window allows sunlight to bath the upper floor. There are three charming bedrooms on this level and a large family bathroom. The master suite is an opulent space with French doors opening to a south-east
facing sun terrace offering breathtaking views of the manicured lawns, formal gardens and the avenue of majestic trees that lead into the woodland. A period-style bathroom room complements this suite.
Setting the Scene
Two magnolia trees stand either side of the private entrance to The Loggia and when in bloom treat visitors to their sweet scent.
Nashdom Abbey is approached through gates and has its own sweeping drive up to the house, which is set in mature parkland.
Along with the house, the historic grounds have also been restored to their former glory and include attractive landscaped areas, formal lawns and wooded walks.
Within the grounds there is a communal heated outdoor swimming pool and hard surface, tennis court along with a purpose built pavilion housing, a gymnasium and communal fitted kitchen.
The Loggia has secure gated parking for two vehicles and a garage that has been converted for heated storage over two levels.
Within Easy Reach
Nashdom Abbey is close to the picturesque villages of Burnham and Taplow, both of which have railway stations. Day to day requirements can be found in Burnham and Nashdom Abbey is only a short drive from the Lambourne Golf Club, Burnham Beeches and the excellent
facilities that are to be found at The Huntswood golf club.
Nearby National Trust owned Cliveden House is an Italianate mansion run as a five star hotel. The house has been home to an Earl, two Dukes, a Prince of Wales and the Viscounts Astor. Today, it is a truly wonderful place to visit or dine. Local pubs abound
offering superb pub food. Great for a trip after a visit with the children to the local Odd Breeds Farm.
Venture a little further afield and visit Beaconsfield Old Town which offers a wide variety of dining experiences such as Loch Fyne for fresh fish, Indian, Sushi, Chinese, excellent pub grub or, for a special treat, visit the renowned Crazy Bear boutique hotel
with its incredible bar, English and Thai restaurants. Pop in to a traditional tea room or trendy café, especially on a trip to the Tuesday open-air market or Saturday farmers market which is buzzing with visitors and locals alike.
Buckinghamshire is also renowned for its traditional state grammar schools and there are several private schools in the area.
With stations at Burnham and Taplow, London's Paddington Station can be reached in approximately 40 minutes.
Both the A4 and the M4 motorway are a five-10 minute drive away and on a good traffic day you can drive into London in about 40 minutes.
Heathrow Airport is a just a 20-minute drive from the house and the property is well situated for a variety of places to visit including Windsor Castle, Legoland and Henley.
DIRECTIONS:
Take the M4 heading west and exit at junction 7 (signposted The West Reading, Slough). Continue forward onto the M4 Spur and at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A4 ( signposted Maidenhead). At the next roundabout take the third exit onto Lent Rise
Road (signposted Burnham) and at the mini roundabout continue forward onto Lent Rise Road. Bear left onto Taplow Common Road and after approx 1 mile turn right into Nashdom Lane.
For those with satellite navigation the post code for the property is SL1 8NJ.
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- APARTMENT WITHIN GRADE II LISTED NASHDOM ABBEY
- THREE BEDROOMS, INCLUDING MASTER WITH EN-SUITE
- DRAWING ROOM; MORNING ROOM
- MEZZANINE STUDY
- ORIGINAL FEATURES
- ACCOMMODATION EXTENDS TO APPROXIMATELY 2128 SQ FT
- GARAGE AND SECURE PARKING
- GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY 17 ACRES (STMS)