Location

Nestled on the edge of the Chilterns, Bourne End is a thriving village situated on the banks of the river Thames, popular with London commuters, young families and retirees alike. The village amenities provide for everyday needs, with a station to London Paddington (via connection at Maidenhead).

The nearby towns of Beaconsfield, Marlow and Maidenhead offer wider shopping and facilities, with an eclectic mix of independent and national retailers.

Just outside the village, the area opens onto glorious Green Belt rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outdoor pursuits are numerous, such as sailing, rowing, golf, football, cricket and rugby. Schooling around the area is renowned with a number of state, grammar and private options.

For commuters, Bourne End station (0.7 miles) provides a superb link to Maidenhead, with London Paddington accessible in as little as 40 minutes. Maidenhead (11 mins from Bourne End station) provides a superb link to The City and Canary Wharf.

Description

In one of Bourne End’s most desirable settings, with its own private river frontage, The Old Boathouse is a very charming Victorian property dating back to 1898. The house has been extensively renovated in recent years, including adding modern comforts such as underfloor heating, air conditioning, Amtico flooring and full cosmetic renovations, yet still retains much of its original character. The vaulted receptions are of particular note, wrapping around two sides of the house and offering magnificent views over the river and the opposite bank, which is protected countryside.

The accommodation is fantastically light and is arranged mostly on the ground floor, with a versatile layout making it well suited to a number of homeowners. Currently the layout comprises a stunning kitchen and adjoining conservatory, a vaulted drawing room with wood-burning stove, a study, utility room with space for laundry appliances and a family bathroom. There are two generously proportioned bedrooms on the ground floor: the principal bedroom is en suite and a dressing room while the second bedroom has an adjacent shower room. The final bedroom is situated on the first floor and has an en suite shower room, built-in storage and a snug.

The Old Boathouse is tucked away at the end of a no-through unadopted road close to the centre of Bourne End, with its own private gated parking to the front, provides EV charging with a double garage and a beautiful riverside garden to the rear. The gardens have been attractively landscaped and enjoy idyllic views over approximately 100ft of private river frontage including a mooring place and a landing stage. For entertaining there is an internal courtyard, which is paved and ideal for alfresco dining, while to the rear an elevated terrace leads down to a lawn and a covered bar. Outbuildings include a double garage and a detached studio which offers a bedroom, en suite shower room and a storage shed.

Directions

From Bourne End train Station, head south on Station Road and take the second right onto Camden Place. The property will be found at the end of the road on the right-hand side.