Location

Little Marlow is a charming semi-rural village on the eastern outskirts of Marlow. It is perfectly situated for access out to the main road network and A404 yet retains a rural charm. The property is situated by the cricket field and has pretty views.

Marlow itself offers a superb range of retailers, with an eclectic mix of local independent and national retailers. There are numerous bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the town offering destinations for any occasion. Marlow is situated on the banks of the River Thames and the Thames Path follows the river through the town.

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.

For commuters, Marlow station has services 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 and M4 motorways are accessed from the A404(M).

Description

Situated close to the centre of this ever-popular village, next door to the village pub and overlooking the manicured cricket pitch, Greengates is a delightful Grade II-listed cottage dating back to the early 19th century. The brick cottage was originally the village bakery and is traditionally appointed, featuring a variety of original elements, including wood fireplaces, exposed beams, solid wood doors and a pretty bow window. There’s fantastic scope to modernise the home while keeping its considerable character, evidence of which has been retained by the vendors and will be passed onto the new owners.

The layout of the house is arranged over three floors, beginning with cellars on the lower ground floor which are ideal for storage. On the ground floor, the house is entered onto the dining room, with its bow window, which leads to a study, kitchen, and cloakroom with utility area. To the rear, within a single storey extension, there is a spacious sitting room overlooking the gardens and the fourth bedroom, which could additionally be used as a home office or playroom. The first floor has three good-size bedrooms, one en suite, and a family bathroom.

Outside
The cottage is set within beautifully landscaped gardens, which extend mostly to the south side of the house and are well enclosed by mature trees, making it feel very private. To the front of the house there is a low wall and a pedestrian gate separating an inviting patio area from the road, with a further pedestrian gate further along for access to the main garden. This is deceptively large, with a good-size central lawn, an area of raised beds stocked with a huge variety of bedding plants and shrubs for year-round colour and interest, a lily pond and a garden store. A detached double garage is accessed to the rear of the garden and is approached over a private parking area.

Directions

From the top of Marlow High Street, at the war memorial roundabout, head east on the A4155 until you reach the Westhorpe Interchange to cross over the A404. At the roundabout, take the second exit to continue on the A4155 and proceed into the village of Little Marlow. Turn right onto Church Road where the property will be on the right-hand side, just after the King’s Head pub.