The Straight Mile, Shurlock Row, RG10

Situated in the sought after village of Shurlock Row, with good access to the towns and amenities of Henley-on-Thames, Windsor, Maidenhead and nearby Twyford, is this attractive detached cottage with south-facing garden. The Grade-II listed property was built in the 17th century and has been beautifully maintained and modernised internally, whilst still respectfully retaining original features. The sitting room is a particular highlight, featuring a fireplace, exposed beams and French doors leading out to the mature gardens. The neutral colour scheme continues throughout, making it easy to personalise for the new owner. The property is well laid out, offering about 1850 sq ft of space over two floors. The ground floor is accessed via a boot room with cloakroom/WC and adjoining utility room with butler sink and space for a washing machine and a dryer. The triple aspect dine-in kitchen, was supplied by Neptune in 2024 and features their Suffolk range. The sitting room offers generous lateral space with a wood burning stove with brick surround and direct garden access. Also on the ground floor the dining room is inviting with an exposed brick and timber wall, and Jetmaster fireplace and there is a well-proportioned dual aspect double bedroom. Upstairs there are four further bedrooms, one currently used as a study, a family bathroom with bath and separate shower, and additional WC. The rear of the property provides excellent scope for extension (subject to your own investigations and the necessary consents). Set in a conservation area, the property has approx. 0.25 acres of professionally landscaped grounds which wraparound the home and include beautiful mature planted beds, a good-size lawn and a York flagstone paved terrace. The planting includes a mature specimen Tulip Tree, Holly Tree and russet coloured Japanese Maple as well as a hedge of roses. There is a tandem garage positioned opposite the home and a gated gravel driveway leading to parking with space for multiple cars to the rear of the cottage.

Situation

Shurlock Row is a popular village conveniently situated just east of Twyford. The village benefits from the well regarded Shurlock Inn, garage and cricket club. There are more extensive amenities in Twyford, including Waitrose, leisure facilities, doctors and dentists. Shurlock Row is part of the wider community of Waltham St Lawrence and Shurlock Row sharing village hall, cricket club, church and a well regarded primary school. There is an active calendar of village events throughout the year. Locally there are many attractive country walks. Sporting facilities include village cricket, golf at a number of local courses, equestrian pursuits and boating on the Thames. There is a good selection of very well regarded schools locally, in both the state and independent sectors. Mainline railway stations are located in Maidenhead and Twyford, offering direct services to London Paddington and both are served by the Elizabeth Line for convenient commuting to the West End, City and Canary Wharf. The M4 (J8/9) is approximately four miles distant via the A404(M) providing access to Heathrow (approximately 20 miles) and the wider motorway network.