Willow Stream, Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury-on-thames
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Magical riverside setting
- Fully refurbished and ready to enjoy
- Exceptionally large plot
- Potential to develop STPP
- Close to all amenities of Lower Sunbury
- Parking over the bridge
- Chain Free
Description
Tucked away on the car-free island of Wheatley's Eyot, The Shack is a rare kind of riverside retreat-modest in footprint, rich in feeling. This lovingly restored 1930s one-bedroom home sits on an unusually large plot, with a wide front garden and a rear lawn that flows directly to the water's edge. The river is shallow here, clear and slow - perfect for paddling, wild swimming, or simply watching the sunlight dance on the surface.
Crossing the wooden footbridge onto the island feels like stepping into another pace of life. Cars are replaced by birdsong, blackberry bushes, and the quiet camaraderie of a 33-home community that looks out for its own. Life here feels simpler. More present. More real.
Inside, the house is stylish and unfussy - Airbnb-ready, yet deeply personal. Light pours in, especially in the rear porch, where you can sit with a morning coffee or evening rosé and watch the water drift by. The view across to Walton is untouched, uninterrupted, and utterly absorbing.
While the house offers instant escapism, it also holds exciting potential. The generous front garden allows space to grow-perhaps another couple of bedrooms and a utility room-making it entirely possible to reimagine The Shack as a magical family home. There's already a charming garden studio in place, ready for work, play or guests.
But the real magic? It's already here. It's the peace. The pace. The privilege of feeling not just close to nature, but part of it.
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- 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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