Hitcham Lane, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, SL6

This detached home offers in excess of 6,500 square feet of accommodation and garaging set within a private plot. It is a fantastic opportunity to create a welcoming family space benefitting from character features such as feature fireplaces and exposed beams.

The ground floor entrance hall is grand and spacious with a large stair case, feature fireplace and fantastic double height hallway. The main reception rooms offer flexibility and can lend themselves to a variety of lifestyles with a study / downstairs bedroom, formal living room, dining room and family room.

The kitchen has been fitted with a large range of units for storage and an island provides further work surface area/storage.

The first floor comprises four large double bedrooms. The main bedroom is a large double bedroom with built in wardrobes, large en suite with bath and shower and access to a balcony. Bedrooms two, three and four are all served by two family bathrooms.

The second floor has been converted into self contained guest accommodation with two double bedrooms, a living room and separate guest kitchen.

Gardens and Grounds

Set behind impressive wrought Iron gates the grounds of Hitcham Close are a stand out feature. Including a tennis court, swimming pool and large private entertaining terraces. The remainder is laid to lawn with mature hedge and shrub borders. The front offers extensive off street parking with further parking/storage in the integral triple garage.

While some modernisation would enhance the property, it offers a solid foundation for a comfortable family home in a peaceful setting.

Location

Taplow is a charming village surrounded by the scenic Buckinghamshire countryside, featuring both village and riverside conservation areas. The historic riverside market town of Maidenhead is only a short distance away and has recently undergone a multi-million-pound transformation, enhancing its retail and entertainment offerings.

Taplow enjoys a picturesque setting in the Berkshire countryside, with Paddington Station and Central London less than 30 minutes away via the new Elizabeth Line on Crossrail.

Conveniently close to the M40 and M4 motorways, Taplow offers excellent connections to London and beyond. Heathrow Airport is about a 20-minute drive away, while Gatwick can be reached in around an hour. Regular rail services from both Taplow and Maidenhead stations ensure easy commutes to Reading, and the upcoming Crossrail will further reduce travel times, with Bond Street accessible in approximately 39 minutes and Canary Wharf in 52 minutes.

Taplow is known for its strong educational institutions. Claires Court provides education for children aged 2-18, while St Mary’s Junior School has been rated ‘Very Good’ by Ofsted. Burnham Grammar School, just two miles away, also holds impressive Ofsted ratings. A little further afield is Eton College, one of the world’s most renowned public schools, which counts royalty, including Prince William, as well as prime ministers, world leaders, and Nobel laureates among its alumni. Alternatively, St Mary’s School, a Roman Catholic independent day and boarding school for girls, was recently honoured as The Public School of the Year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Council Tax Band: H
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: E