Fulmer Lane, Fulmer, Slough, SL3

Substantial country home offering an exciting restoration project in a semi-rural location. About 4 acres in all.


Description

Occupying a generous plot of about four acres, this substantial country home provides an exciting restoration project for the new owner. Set within formal gardens with breath-taking views, the accommodation is spacious and arranged over three floors, alongside garaging and a self contained annexe above.

Dating back to about 1929 but now in need of a new lease of life, Alderbrook offers the potential for an outstanding family home. The accommodation is full of period features including herringbone wood flooring, decorative fireplaces, high ceilings and tall leaded windows. On the ground floor the reception space is generous comprising a central reception hall, drawing room, morning room, formal dining room and a garden room opening on to the terrace and offering stunning garden and countryside views. In addition, is a kitchen, office, utility room and further kitchen area.

From the central reception hall, a fine staircase leads to the second floor accommodating five bedrooms including a principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom. On the top floor is a spacious attic room.

The property is approached via a gated gravelled driveway giving ample parking. To the front of the house is a large area of lawn interspersed with a variety of mature trees. To the rear the gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to the house, with uninterrupted views, mature beds and borders alongside an orchard and enclosed formal garden to the side. There are three garages & a workshop with a self-contained annexe above, comprising a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and en suite shower room.

Location

Often described as the prettiest village in South Buckinghamshire, Fulmer has its own cricket team, well regarded infant school, a sought after village pub, The Black Horse and adjacent farm shop. Gerrards Cross provides a more comprehensive range of facilities, together with a mainline station serving London Marylebone. The Elizabeth Line operates from Burnham, Taplow and Slough with trains to Paddington, central London and Canary Wharf.

There are many beautiful walks and bridle paths in the area including those in Denham Country Park, Burnham Beeches, Langley Park and Windsor Great Park.

The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, of which Dr Challoner’s Grammar Schools (boys & girls) and Beaconsfield High School for girls are the closest. Local independent preparatory schools include Thorpe House, Davenies, Caldicott (for boys), St. Marys and Maltmans Green (for girls) and Gayhurst for girls and boys.

Square Footage: 6,004 sq ft



Directions

From Beaconsfield follow signs for the A40 to Gerrards Cross. Turn right into Fulmer Road and after about a mile turn right into Fulmer Lane. The property will be on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity and water connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that none of the services have been tested.

Agents Note: The property has private drainage and it may not be compliant with the government regulations/registered with the appropriate body.