Hockett Lane, Cookham Dean, Berkshire, SL6

A 6-bedroom family home situated in a semi-rural setting next to Bisham Woods, with gardens of about one acre, outbuildings and beautifully appointed interiors.

Description

Situated in a fabulous semi-rural position adjoining Bisham Woods, with its many walking trails, is this attractive detached property set within about one acre of large but manageable gardens. To the rear there is a wonderful lawned garden with stable block offering a variety of uses, and beyond open farmland over which there are magnificent country views. The house is beautifully presented throughout in a thoughtful and characterful style that provides a homely feel, with traditional country-style décor given a modern facelift by premium additions such as a handsome kitchen. The multiple reception rooms make it an excellent choice for families, with ample space for both formal entertaining and informal family occasions. Highlights include the new modern staircase, rising to the first floor, and the range of modern conveniences: bifold doors, underfloor heating, a utility room, fitted shutters, a good range of storage and a wood-burning stove for the cooler months. This house wants for nothing and is ready for immediate occupation.

The substantial accommodation amounts to more than 3500 sq ft and is generously proportioned throughout. The entrance hall opens to a sizeable drawing room, kitchen/dining room and adjoining family room, a sitting room, ground floor shower room with w.c. and a utility room, which also provides internal access to the garage. There are two separate staircases to the first floor: one to a double bedroom/home office on its own above the garage, ideal for guest accommodation, and the other to the main bedrooms comprising a principal, dual aspect bedroom with an en suite bath/shower room accessed through a walk-in wardrobe, a further en suite bedroom, three additional bedrooms and a family bath/shower room.

Hollow Drift is situated in a quiet position, set back from Hockett Lane along a short gravel lane, open out onto a good-size parking area for several cars and the double integrated garage. The front garden features a number of shrubs providing year-round interest, while to the rear there is a very charming south-facing garden which is landscaped to include a sunken seating area well suited to outdoor entertaining, a large lawn interspersed with mature fruit trees and well-stocked flowerbeds, and a separate terrace which has far-reaching private views over the countryside beyond. A gravel path from the driveway leads up to a detached timber stable block with three looseboxes, which is currently used for storage.

Location

Cookham Dean is in an idyllic setting providing the perfect blend of town and country – being distinctly rural in feel yet retaining excellent convenience with the village centre on the doorstep and Marlow town centre being less than two miles away. The nearby village of Cookham Rise offers an excellent supermarket and range of retailers and pubs. Marlow offers an eclectic mix of local independent and national retailers with numerous bars, cafes and restaurants around the town suited for any occasion. Cookham Dean is one of the area's most coveted locations with countless public footpaths and bridleways through National Trust and Woodland Trust open spaces. The wider area opens out to yet more glorious rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For commuters, Cookham Rise has a train station with a service to Paddington (via Maidenhead) in as little as 31 minutes, with a Crossrail connection at Maidenhead. The M40 and M4 motorways are easily accessed from the A404(M). A comprehensive range of private and state schooling options, both primary and secondary, in the area include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Caldicot Preparatory School, Cookham Dean Primary, Herries and some excellent schools in the Maidenhead and Henley area.

Square Footage: 4,244 sq ft



Directions

From Cookham Rise station head West onto Lower Road. Proceed onto Dean Lane for 1 mile then turn left onto Grubwood Lane. Follow the road until the T-junction and then turn right onto Hockett Lane. Continue for about 160 metres and then turn left into the driveway of Hollow Drift.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band = H