Hawks Hill, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8

A handsome period home with five bedrooms, a landscaped garden, tennis court and outdoor swimming pool, situated in one of Bourne End’s most desirable locations.

Description

This characterful family home is arranged over four floors and benefits from generous accommodation – ideally suited to modern family living. It has been thoughtfully updated to create comfortable, well-finished spaces and retains a wealth of original period features, including picture rails, traditional windows and open fireplaces. The property enjoys excellent natural light throughout. On entering, a wide reception hall provides a delightful first impression and leads to a series of spacious reception rooms, all designed to take full advantage of views over the garden and the surrounding landscape. The sitting room features a delightful bay window and a beautiful open fireplace – perfect for cosy evenings at home. The formal dining room features double French doors opening onto the garden terrace. Adjacent, is a generous kitchen opening into a breakfast room, providing an excellent layout for both entertaining and day-to-day family life. The kitchen features traditional-style cabinetry complemented by granite worktops, an island for casual dining and a range of integrated appliances, including an Aga. Further ground floor accommodation includes a spacious family room, a utility room, a study/boot room and a cloakroom – making it a practical home for modern families. Beneath, there is a spacious cellar offering ample storage and a wine store.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is generously proportioned and provides an attractive outlook. A stunning en-suite bathroom is accessed via a private staircase and features a walk-in shower and contemporary freestanding bathtub. Three further bedrooms on the first floor, two of which are doubles, are served by a family bathroom. The second floor provides a further double bedroom and a shower room, along with additional storage space.

Outside
Set behind mature hedging and framed by established trees, this home presents a traditional Victorian façade, with classic architectural detailing including red brickwork, white-painted bargeboards to the gables, and decorative finials. It’s enhanced by a glorious mature wisteria, low manicured hedging, and a generous gravel driveway offering ample parking for several vehicles.

The property sits within mature gardens extending to approximately two-thirds of an acre. Its elevated position enjoys outstanding far-reaching views across the valley and towards Bourne End.

Designed with outdoor living in mind, the gardens provide excellent entertaining space, featuring areas of lawn, paved terraces, a swimming pool and a tennis court with an all-weather surface beyond. A versatile summerhouse sits adjacent to the sports facilities, offering a useful multi-purpose space. Overall, the grounds deliver a rare combination of privacy, space and lifestyle appeal, creating an exceptional setting for both relaxation and entertaining.

Location

Fair Holme is situated on Hawks Hill, an elevated and leafy setting on the outskirts of the popular village of Bourne End. Bourne End sits on the banks of the river Thames and provides amenities for everyday needs including a station to London Paddington (via connection at Maidenhead).

The nearby towns of Beaconsfield, Marlow and Maidenhead offer wider shopping and facilities, with an eclectic mix of independent and national retailers. Just outside the village, the area opens onto glorious Green Belt rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outdoor pursuits are numerous, such as sailing, rowing, golf, football, cricket and rugby.

Bourne End Station (1 mile) provides a superb link to Maidenhead, with London Paddington accessible in as little as 40 minutes. Maidenhead (11 mins from Bourne End station) with Crossrail services, provides a superb link to The City and Canary Wharf. The M40 London-bound is accessed at Junction 3 around 3.5 miles away; the M4 is about ten miles away at Junction 8/9.

Square Footage: 4,536 sq ft


Acreage: 0.65 Acres

Directions

From Bourne End Station head northwest along the A4155/Station Road and at the roundabout take the second exit onto Cores End Road. Continue for 0.6 miles and then, at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Kiln Lane. Continue for approx. 150 metres and turn right onto Hawks Hill. The property can be seen after 300 metres on the right-hand side.

Additional Info

Mains services (water, gas, electricity, drains).
Council tax band H (Wycombe/Buckinghamshire).