Bisham Grange, Temple Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7

A substantial riverfront Grade II-listed character house with extensive gardens, outbuildings and a paddock in the highly desirable village of Bisham in Marlow. In total about 3.7 acres.

Description

Bisham Grange is a large house built in the 16th century and largely rebuilt in the 19th century, later converted into separate dwellings. The Grange occupies a sizeable wing of this house; it is Grade II listed and notable for its excellent character and stunning riverfront setting. It is situated in one of the area's best addresses, with direct access to the river from its magnificent gardens. Previously the house was connected to Bisham Abbey, a Grade I-listed manor house dating back to 1260, and it forms part of the protected monastic and manorial monument complex.

The Grange has been altered and extended over the years in a mix of brick and chalk and flint, though this has added to its considerable character and much of the interior is also well preserved, including fireplaces, decorative cornicing and picture rails. The family room – a later addition – has an impressive vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a brick fireplace and parquet floors. Internally the house is presented in a classically traditional style with modernisation required to bring the house up to its full potential.

The generously proportioned ground floor layout has ample space for entertaining and the versatility for a number of uses, with four spacious reception rooms each with their own individual character. The formal dining room to the front of the house has built-in storage while to the rear, the drawing room, sitting room and family room all have views over the garden and down to the river. From the reception hall there is access to a cloakroom for coat storage and a separate WC, as well as the warm and inviting family kitchen which has a built-in breakfast nook and an adjoining utility room with space for laundry machines.

Upstairs, the five double bedrooms are accessed from a central landing and there is good separation to provide privacy. The principal bedroom is in the northeast corner and has its own en suite bathroom, while the four remaining bedrooms – each one brilliantly spacious – has access to two family bathrooms.

Outside
The Grange is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, enclosed by mature trees giving a secluded feel. There is ample parking and, providing storage, a detached carport, a block of stables and a wood store. The outbuildings require renovation and could provide good garaging options for those who might require it. The grounds to the house total just over an acre, wrapping around the northeast side of the house – where there is a swimming pool – and the rear, which is landscaped with established trees and hedging to either side to provide natural privacy and railed at the waters' edge for security while providing an unobstructed view across the river, where the far bank is open countryside. The direct riverfront is wide providing ample mooring options, there is a boat launch (requiring upgrading) and a paved terrace including a secluded grotto. At the back of the house there is an elevated patio and a large, gravelled area for garden furniture.

Situated to the opposite side of Temple Lane from the driveway is a separate paddock of approximately 2.4 acres, with vehicular access from the road, a hedge boundary and a number of mature fruit and other trees; it would be ideally suited to grazing or leisure opportunities.

Location

Bisham is a highly popular village situated just to the south of Marlow town, on the south bank of the river Thames. The village has a number of amenities including a pub, café, sports centre, primary school and farm shop.

Bisham is a hugely popular location for commuters given its proximity to the A404(M) which links the M4 and M40 motorways.

Marlow (one mile downstream) offers a superb range of retailers, bars, cafes and restaurants with an eclectic mix of local independent and national names. There are numerous bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the town offering destinations for any occasion, and surrounding the town is glorious rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Being a popular location for young families, Marlow offers numerous schooling ranging from prep schools to secondary schools, such as Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and Great Marlow School.

For commuters, the town has a train station to Paddington (via Maidenhead, with the new Elizabeth Line operating).

Square Footage: 4,965 sq ft


Acreage: 3.73 Acres

Directions

From the centre of Marlow, proceed south on the High Street and at the double roundabout go straight over and cross the Marlow Bridge. Continue south on Bisham Road and enter the village. Pass the sports club on the right-hand side and keep right. Continue for 0.3 miles and then turn right onto Abbey Way, where the entrance to Bisham Grange will be seen on the left-hand side after Tithe Barn.