Old Mill Lane, Maidenhead, SL6

Set in the highly sought-after village of Bray, known for its fabulous choice of restaurants and pubs, this semi-detached cottage enjoys a secluded setting that’s within the heart of the village. Indeed, Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck and The Hind’s Head and The Waterside Inn are all under 200 metres away. The character cottage has been sympathetically updated to a high standard while respecting the original features of the home, including exposed beams. These are complemented by new additions such as wood-framed windows and bifold doors, a wood-burning stove, parquet flooring and a stylish kitchen. The latter has been recently updated and is well equipped with good storage and a stainless steel Rangemaster range cooker.

The enclosed porch opens directly onto the welcoming sitting room which has a dual aspect and is open plan to the kitchen and dining room. Also on the ground floor is a useful cloakroom with WC and a utility room with storage and space for laundry machines.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms and a fourth bedroom which would make a great home office or nursery. The principal bedroom is en suite and there is a further family bathroom, both of which have a contemporary finish.

Outside

The cottage is situated on a generous plot in a secluded position, with mature greenery around the boundary making it feel very private. The front of the house is accessed through a pretty front garden with a pedestrian gate leading from Old Mill Lane; the parking is accessed from the rear via Ferry Road and includes a large, walled gravel driveway and a detached garage with storage area. The garden also features a summerhouse, currently used as a home office/gym. The southwest-facing rear garden is well enclosed with a generous lawn, paved seating areas for garden furniture and a selection of mature trees.

Situation

Charming Bray is an epicurean hotspot, home to two of the highest-ranked restaurants in Britain with three Michelin stars apiece: Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck and the Roux brothers’ Waterside Inn. The riverside village sits on the banks of the Thames and occupies a three-mile stretch of the river between Maidenhead and Windsor, each with their respective train stations, shops and leisure amenities. Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include a leisure centre and sports clubs at Braywick Park and watersports at Bray Lake. There is an excellent range of schools in both the private and state sector in the local area. Road links are accessible via J8/9 of the M4 motorway providing access to the M25, Central London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. Rail access to London Paddington is available via Maidenhead (1.6 miles) which is also served by the Elizabeth Line.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-0801