Location

St. Peter Street is a charming road of mostly character houses which leads down to the river Thames, finishing in a public slipway onto the river. To the north, it joins Station Road moments from the High Street. The property is also in an ideal location for commuters, being situated 0.4 miles away from Marlow train station.

Marlow offers a superb range of retailers, with an eclectic mix of local independent and national names. There are numerous bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the town offering destinations for any occasion.

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 and Great Marlow School.

For commuters, Marlow station has trains 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/M4 motorways are accessed from the A404.

Description

A Grade II-listed cottage situated in the heart of Marlow, The Minnows offers character, beautifully appointed interiors and a great setting. The cottage is believed to be 18th century and forms an attractive terrace with the neighbouring houses, and from the front of the house it’s possible to view the slipway leading down to the river. In a corner position, the cottage is accessed from the side, creating a lovely courtyard space at the front as well as the generous town garden to the rear. The interiors have been beautifully updated in a style that suits the age of the property, with vibrant wall coverings, panelling and textures complementing the fabulous beamed ceilings, exposed timber detailing and open fireplaces.

The layout is well planned and includes two good-size reception rooms, with a sitting room at the front of the house and a drawing room to the rear leading out to the garden. In the centre, the spacious kitchen and dining room is well equipped with good storage and an AGA range cooker, and there is a useful cloakroom with WC.

Upstairs there are three generously sized bedrooms with built-in storage, including a principal suite with an en suite shower room. Both the family bathroom and en suite have underfloor heating while a smaller fourth bedroom is currently set up as a home office.

The Minnows is entered from the side of the house on Fishermans Retreat; the detached double garage is situated further along the road at the end of the garden. At the front, a charming courtyard area has been created alongside the pavement, with iron railings separating the house from the pavement. The rear garden is a wonderfully peaceful, walled space to the rear of the house featuring a paved terrace, a storage room and a good-size lawn with borders to either side leading to the garage, where there is an access door.

Directions

From Marlow town centre, head south on the High Street and at the double roundabout take the first exit onto Station Road. Take the first right onto St Peter Street and continue to Fishermans Retreat. The property will be on the corner of St. Peter Street and Fishermans Retreat, with the garages accessed from Fishermans Retreat.