Marlow Common, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7

A delightful detached period cottage with an annexe, set amidst the beautiful countryside. Lovely gardens, semi-rural position yet within easy reach.

Description

Situated on the edge of Marlow Common, Dower Cottage is a delightful home thought to date back to the late 18th or early 19th century. The cottage has an attractive façade constructed of brick and flint, with a clay tile roof and leaded windows. Internally, the property abounds with period features including exposed beams and an original fireplace. While the property would benefit from modernisation, it offers excellent potential for personalisation and cosmetic improvement. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall leading to a family room, with a downstairs shower room and access to the garage. Steps lead down to the spacious sitting room, a generous area for relaxing around the open inglenook fireplace. Adjacent, the study connects two further reception rooms: a relatively modern conservatory, perfectly positioned to enjoy the outlook over the south-facing gardens, and the family dining room, which sits conveniently next to the kitchen. Although dated and in need of modernisation, the kitchen features a gas-fired aga and provides space for a table for casual family dining.

On the first floor the principal bedroom is accessed via a separate staircase off the main entrance hall and features built in storage. A further three bedrooms, one of which is double in size are accessed via the sitting room staircase. They benefit from built in storage and are served by a modern shower room.

To the front of the property there is ample parking for three/ four cars, both on gravel hard standing and paved areas both in front of the characterful garage with timber doors. The frontage comprises delightful lawned and paved areas, along with planted beds which together complement the building’s cottage character. The south-facing rear gardens are a real highlight and have been beautifully landscaped, featuring a large terrace ideal for al fresco dining. Expansive lawns, including a sunken grassed area, are thoughtfully interspersed with cottage garden perennials in an array of flower beds, along with mature shrubs and trees. There is also an area set aside for vegetable growing and the most wonderful rural outlook beyond.

A separate, modern converted annexe provides a sitting room/bedroom/kitchen area along with a ground floor shower room. It offers an ideal space for a variety of uses, including as a home office or for extended living, subject to the necessary permissions. The annexe is also fitted with solar panels. Conveniently attached for garden use is an outdoor WC and a garden store, providing useful storage. This home has fantastic access to local footpaths, making it ideal for dog walking and exploring the surrounding woodland of Marlow Common.

Location

Marlow Common is a rural area to the northwest of Marlow, characterised by its dense beech woods crisscrossed by footpaths and bridleways, which were used for troop training during the First World War. Despite feeling fantastically secluded, the area is just 1.9 miles from the centre of Marlow, which has an extensive array of amenities.

Marlow is a popular location for families, with numerous schooling options ranging from prep schools to secondary schools. Marlow town offers a superb range of retailers, with an eclectic mix of local independent and national names. There are bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the town offering destinations for any occasion. Just outside the town, the area opens out to glorious rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outdoor pursuits are plentiful, as are golf, football, cricket and rugby clubs. For commuters, the town has a train station to Paddington (1 mile away, via Maidenhead) and the M40/M4 motorways are accessed from the A404(M) which passes the town.

Square Footage: 2,732 sq ft



Directions

From the obelisk at the top of the High Street proceed west along West Street towards Henley. Take the second right onto Oxford Road which in turn becomes Chalkpit Lane and then Frieth Road. Turn left (signposted Marlow Common) and Dower Cottage is the third property on the left-hand side.

Additional Info

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