New Cottages, Common Lane, Burnham, Slough, SL1

Immaculately presented period cottage overlooking Littleworth Common and on the edge of Burnham Beeches.

Description

Nestled in the heart of this peaceful rural hamlet, this characterful cottage is immaculately presented throughout. Tucked away overlooking Littleworth Common and on the edge of beautiful Burnham Beeches, it offers the perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and convenient connectivity, just three and a half miles from the Elizabeth Line, providing fast trains to London.

1 New Cottages offers characterful accommodation throughout. On the ground floor the front door opens into a charming sitting room with a wood burner, creating an inviting and relaxed setting. In addition is useful understairs storage. To the rear the kitchen/dining/family room is beautifully appointed with bi-fold doors opening on to the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with an excellent range of units complemented by stone worktops and integrated appliances. A large island provides further storage and incorporates a breakfast bar, ideal for casual dining or entertaining. There is generous space for a table while the adjoining family area overlooks the garden.

On the first floor, a guest bedroom features built-in storage and a separate fitted wardrobe, while enjoying lovely views over the Common. There is a further bedroom to the rear and a luxurious family bathroom complete with built-in storage.

On the top floor, the principal bedroom enjoys a Juliette balcony, two built-in wardrobes, and a beautifully appointed en suite shower room. The second bedroom is charming, featuring an angled ceiling and two Velux balcony windows framing uninterrupted views over the Common.

The cottage enjoys a picturesque setting on a country lane. To the front, a neatly enclosed paved garden provides an attractive and welcoming approach. To the rear, the landscaped garden is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by raised flower and vegetable beds adding colour and seasonal interest. A terrace adjoins the house, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while a further patio at the end of the garden, enhanced with decorative tiling, offers an additional seating area to enjoy the garden.

Location

.M40 (J2) 2.2 miles, Burnham station 3.6 miles, Taplow 4 miles, Beaconsfield 4.7 miles, Gerrards Cross 6.5 miles, Maidenhead 6.7 miles, Windsor 8.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 15.2 miles, central London 26 miles. All distances are approximate and correct at time of writing.

The picturesque hamlet of Littleworth Common is ideally positioned on the edge of Burnham Beeches, the historic, protected ancient woodland of Burnham Beeches offering hundreds of acres of extensive walks and bridleways. Burnham village and The Bishop Centre provides excellent facilities for day to day shopping with more comprehensive facilities available in Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and Windsor.

Sports facilities can be found nearby including the renowned Lambourne Golf Club, about 1.2 miles away, with further golf clubs in Burnham Beeches, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross and Denham to name a few. Health and leisure facilities can be found at Cliveden and Burnham Beeches Hotel. The riverside village of Cookham has excellent restaurants and the Stanley Spencer Art Gallery.

The property is perfectly located for access into London, with rail connections to London (Paddington) from Burnham and Taplow with connections to Marylebone (Chiltern Line) available from Beaconsfield. The Elizabeth Line from Burnham provides a direct service to London’s West End, the City and Canary Wharf. The M40 and M4 motorways are within reach and provide access to the M25, the M3 and Heathrow.

Buckinghamshire is well known for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, which includes Beaconsfield High School (girls) and Burnham Grammar School (girls and boys). Private schools in the area include Davenies, Dair House, The Beacon, St. Pirans, Gayhurst, High March, Caldecott, Maltman’s Green, St Mary’s and Thorpe House. Of particular note, Dropmore Infant School is just about half a mile from the property.

Square Footage: 1,227 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. Electric central heating. The property is served by a shared cesspit, jointly used with the neighbouring 1 New Cottages. Please note that none of the services have been tested.

Agents Note: All distances and times are approximate and correct at the time of writing.