
Abbottsbrook - Unique Opportunity

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Overlooking the Water
- Detached Boat House
- Abbottsbrook Private Estate
- No Chain
- In Need of Modernisation Throughout
- Garage & Driveway
- Over 2000 square feet
- Inglenook Fireplace
- Spacious Balconies
- Character Property
Description
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Set within the highly coveted Abbottsbrook Private Estate, By The Pool is a rare opportunity to acquire a waterside home of character and charm. Offering over 2,000 sq. ft. of accommodation, this unique detached boat house has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate its tranquil setting, with sweeping views across the water.The first floor is the heart of the home, where light floods through generous windows to frame the idyllic outlook. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a fitted kitchen and utility space, while the split-level dining room opens onto balcony. The main bedroom is also on this level, while the living room forms the centrepiece: a spacious retreat with an impressive inglenook fireplace and a large balcony overlooking the water, ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing with the view.The ground floor offers three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and an inner hallway leading to the boat house room, a flexible space with exciting potential. Outside, the detached garage and driveway ensure convenience, while the landscaped surroundings of Abbottsbrook enhance the sense of exclusivity.With its blend of character features, generous proportions and a waterside lifestyle few properties can rival, By The Pool presents the perfect canvas for those wishing to create a truly bespoke home in one of the area’s most desirable private estates. Offered with no onward chain, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure your place in a remarkable setting.
EPC: tbc
Council Tax Band: G
Location: Bourne EndPopular with commuters, young families and retirees alike, Bourne End, nestled on the edge of The Chilterns, offers one of the best combinations of country space and a quick commute to London. The new Elizabeth line into London Paddington is easily reached from Bourne End village station via Maidenhead, plus a mainline train service to London Marylebone with a journey time of less than 25 minutes from neighbouring town Beaconsfield. The M40 London-bound is accessed at Junction 3 being just 3 miles away; the M4 is approx. 6 miles away at Junction 8/9.The village amenities provide for everyday needs including a doctor’s surgery, dentist, pharmacist, supermarkets, bakers, coffee shops, hairdressers, as well as clothing and furniture stores and a selection of pubs and restaurants. The adjacent and larger historical market towns of Beaconsfield and Marlow provide more comprehensive facilities with wider shopping and an eclectic mix of independent and national retailers.The riverside village of Bourne End is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoys its own Marina and Green Belt rolling countryside views. Outdoor pursuits are numerous, such as sailing, rowing, golf, football, cricket and rugby.Abbottsbrook itself is one of the area’s most prestigious private estates, highly regarded for its architectural heritage, leafy avenues and unrivalled tranquillity. Originally established in the early 20th century mainly to facilitate Londoners who wished to also have country homes, the estate today retains its exclusivity and charm, with its elegant homes and peaceful waterside setting and proximity to the River Thames. The Drive, in particular, is considered one of Bourne End’s most desirable addresses, offering a unique combination of privacy, natural beauty and convenience, a truly rare environment where historic character and modern living sit side by side.Schooling around the area is renowned, with a number of state, grammar and private options available. Bourne End has a varied catchment area offering choice of a number of really good schools for primary and secondary age, with great bus routes to most of the local secondary and private choices and has both Ofsted-rated "Good" Primary and Secondary Schools in the village itself. It is no wonder families tend to stay in the area when they discover this hidden gem.
Entrance Hall
Steel staircase rising to first floor. Leaded light glazed door leading to entrance hall situated on the first floor, two storage cupboards, window to rear aspect, stairs down to ground floor
Kitchen
Fitted with a range of base & eye level units with worktop surfaces, space for tall fridge/freezer, recess, space & point for gas & electric cooker with integrated extractor, window to side aspect, wooden flooring opens to
Utility
Single sink with drainer and mixer tap, space & plumbing for dishwasher, window to side aspect, fitted cupboard, part tiled
Dining Room
A split level room with short four step staircase between the two levels, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, leaded light window to rear aspect, window to front aspect, radiator, glazed French doors to balcony, solid wooden flooring
Cloakroom
Low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashback
Shower Room
Fully tiled, window to side aspect, large shower cubicle & fitted extractor fan
Bedroom 1
Dual aspect with large bay window to side aspect & window to front aspect, vanity unit housing sink & cupboard under, further fitted cupboards & chest of drawers, two double built-in wardrobes, radiator
Living Room
Window overlooking the pond, glazed door to balcony & solid wood floor balcony. Ingle nook fireplace, leaded light window to side aspect, television point, telephone point, radiator
Ground Floor
Inner Hallway
Window to side aspect, several built in storage cupboards, radiator
Bedroom 3
Dual aspect with windows to rear & side, radiator, door to rear
Family Bathroom
Panel enclosed bath with telephone style shower attachment & mixer tap, wash hand basin vanity unit with storage cupboards underneath, fully tiled walls, lowblevel WC, heated towel rail
Bedroom 4
Window to side aspect, electric wall mounted heater
Bedroom 2
Two windows to side aspect, radiator, two built-in double wardrobes
Boat House Room
Large valiant gas boiler, radiator, tiled floor, two windows to rear, two windows to side aspect, plumbing for various white goods, tiled floor, door two boat ramp
Garage
Detached & situated to the rear of the property, light & power, vaulted ceiling, further parking to the front
Garden
Manicured gardens which rap around the property with direct direct access on to the pond & water of Abbottsbrook via the boat ramp, mature trees, floral & herbaceous borders, side & rear access
Brochures
Full Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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