Oldfield Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6

A beautifully modernised Edwardian home combining contemporary comfort with timeless period character in a highly sought-after location.

Description

This distinguished detached Edwardian family home is arranged over three floors and occupies a desirable position close to Bray and Maidenhead station. The property combines timeless period architecture with thoughtfully considered contemporary improvements, offering well balanced accommodation together with a beautifully established garden and private roof terrace.
Danecroft presents an elegant façade and generous interior proportions that reflect the character of its era, while the current owners have carefully modernised the home to enhance comfort and everyday living. The house retains many original features including fireplaces, exposed beams and wooden flooring, all of which contribute to its warmth and charm, complemented by tasteful contemporary touches throughout.
At the heart of the home lies a superb kitchen fitted with bespoke Mark Wilkinson cabinetry, integrated appliances and extensive work space, complemented by a breakfast area that enjoys views across the rear garden. The reception rooms are refined, comfortable and ideal for both family living and entertaining. The principal sitting room opens directly to the garden and connects to the dining room through a pair of elegant double doors.

The first floor offers four well proportioned double bedrooms and three bathrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own private roof terrace which provides an elevated outlook across the garden, as well as an en suite shower room. A further bedroom features an en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate walk in shower. The remaining bedrooms share a family bathroom and an additional separate WC.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms which are equally suited to guest accommodation, a study or home office space. A store room and extensive eaves storage offer valuable additional space.

The rear garden extends to approximately one hundred and fifty feet and is laid mainly to lawn with mature planting that creates a sense of seclusion. A paved terrace adjoins the house and offers an attractive space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while a dedicated fire pit seating area provides a further spot to enjoy the garden throughout the year.

The front of the property includes a garage together with extensive off street parking for several vehicles.

Location

The village of Bray is known for the renowned Michelin starred restaurants, The Waterside Inn, Fat Duck, and Hind's Head. Maidenhead and Windsor offer a wide range of shopping and leisure amenities.

There is extensive schooling in the area including Oldfield School, Braywick Court Free School, Holyport College sponsored by Eton College, St. Piran’s, Highfield Preparatory School and Claire’s Court in the local area. As well as Upton House and St. George’s in Windsor, Papplewick and St. Mary’s in Ascot and Eton College. NB. Please refer to schools directly for admissions policies.

Rail access to London (Paddington) is available from both Taplow and Maidenhead (journey times from approx. 19 minutes) and Elizabeth Line services. The M4 is accessible at(junction 8/9 is approx.1.6 miles).

Bray Village sits on the banks of the River Thames and is home to two of the country’s eight three Michelin starred restaurants. The Fat Duck run by Heston Blumenthal and The Waterside run by the Roux family which has held its three Michelin stars for 25 years. Of note is Monkey Island in the river in Bray it is home to the Grade 1 listed Monkey Island Hotel.

The stretch of river between Bray and Maidenhead bridge has been referred to as millionaires row by the national press. The river is also home to the annual Boulters to Bray open water swimming event.

Other local events include Maidenhead Carnival, farmers markets and a calendar of events at Norden Farm Centre for the arts. For boating enthusiasts the delightful Bray Marina offers accommodation for river craft.

Square Footage: 2,883 sq ft