Detached house for sale in Mill Lane, Hurley, Maidenhead SL6

Privately situated in this lovely village, a substantial family house of over 3,200 sq ft, surrounded by glorious gardens of around 1 acre.

Chelston

Surrounded by lovely gardens, Chelston sits in a quiet location off a country lane in this sought-after and picturesque village. There is immediate access to miles of walks along the riverside and a myriad of boating fun to be had on the River Thames. This large country house has a wonderful balance of upstairs and ground floor accommodation with 5 bedrooms and 6 reception rooms.

From the central and elegant reception hall, doors lead to the light and bright dining room, study, drawing room and family room which has access onto the terrace and south-west facing garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is well-fitted with a range of wall and floor units, plenty of space for a farmhouse table, access to the utility room and doors out to the garden. There is a garden room and a conservatory to make the most of garden views.

Upstairs there is a galleried landing leading to the main bedroom which has a generous array of wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom. Every room has fine views over the gardens.

Outside

From the single track lane, electric gates lead to the paved driveway with central island and up to the house and double integral garage. Mature bushes and shrubs giving privacy and seclusion and paths lead to the rear garden. This has an impressive sweeping lawn with flower borders and fruit trees including cherry, apple and plum. Terraces frame the house with fragrant climbers making this a fine place for summer outdoor entertaining. The whole amounts to around 1 acre.

Location

Hurley is a charming and vibrant village with a tennis and cricket club, an annual regatta and village fete as well as the famous Olde Bell Inn, dating back to the 12th Century. There is also a delightful village shop.

More extensive shopping, along with restaurants and pubs can be found in the nearby towns of Henley-on-Thames and Marlow. There is a wide choice of outstanding schooling in the area including Sir William Borlase Grammar School in Marlow, as well as Wycombe Abbey and Lambrook. Accessed directly from Mill Lane are glorious walks the River Thames Path, as well as boating and rowing on the river and horse racing nearby at Windsor and Ascot.

Services

Mains electricity, bore hole private water, private drainage treatment plant, oil-fired central heating, fibre internet