Terrys Lane, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6

A characterful 1930s detached residence set within generous mature gardens in Cookham, offering well-proportioned accommodation and exceptional scope to create a wonderful home.

Description

Paddocks is a traditional detached residence set within mature gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.08 acres. Dating from the 1930s the property is rich in character, with well-proportioned accommodation. Once a much-loved family home, it presents a rare opportunity to restore a characterful residence, with excellent scope for modernisation and extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The accommodation is arranged around a traditional entrance hall and includes three reception rooms, providing excellent flexibility. The spacious sitting room is centred around an attractive open fireplace with timber flooring underfoot. French doors open onto a covered veranda, forming part of the distinctive brick turret that adorns the south-east elevation of the house. A small conservatory that can be accessed externally from the gardens, sits on the south-west side of the property.

The dining room enjoys views over the gardens and is positioned opposite the kitchen. Finished with tiled flooring, the kitchen is fitted with timber cabinetry. While now requiring updating, it presents an opportunity to create a superb kitchen. A pantry, utility room, additional cloakroom and boiler room further enhance practicality, while also offering excellent potential for reconfiguration.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with far-reaching views, and benefits from built-in storage, an en suite bathroom and a delightful, covered balcony, positioned within the second storey of the turret. With its south-east orientation, it provides a particularly peaceful spot to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Three further bedrooms are served by a bathroom. Two are doubles with built-in wardrobes, while the landing also incorporates two cupboards, providing practical storage.

Outside
Entered via a five-bar gate, the gravel driveway curves gently towards the front of the house, offering parking for several cars and access to a brick-built double garage with additional storage to the rear. Traditional brick elevations, softened by a mature wisteria and climbing rose, are complemented by characterful leaded windows, creating an attractive and quintessentially English country house appearance.

The property is enveloped by its generous, mature gardens, which are enclosed by established hedging and interspersed with specimen trees and shrubs, creating a park-like environment. Mature trees cast dappled shade, and a charming pond adds further interest to the north lawn. Offering both space and privacy, the grounds are ideal for outdoor entertaining and provide exceptional potential for further landscaping.

Location

Terry's Lane is a quiet road leading directly to open countryside on the edge of Cookham, which itself is set within glorious rolling landscape in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property lies to the south of Winter Hill Golf Club, a short distance from Winter Hill itself which is part of the National Trust-preserved Cookham Commons. The Commons provide excellent walking and stunning elevated views over the river. There are also scenic routes along the Thames Path. The area also offers excellent sports and leisure opportunities, with golf, football, cricket and rugby clubs close by, as well as sailing available at Cookham Reach Sailing Club.

Despite its idyllic rural setting, this home is a 0.4 mile walk over the footpaths to Cookham’s wide-ranging amenities, including the High Street, and a selection of public houses. There are also three primary schools and nursery schools, with a comprehensive range of private and state schooling options in the wider area including Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, Beaconsfield High School, Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Caldicot Preparatory School and some excellent schools in the Maidenhead, Marlow and Henley area.

Cookham is well positioned for access to the wider amenities of both Marlow and Maidenhead where you will find a more extensive mix of bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as an eclectic range of local independent and national retailers.

For commuters, Cookham has a train station (0.6 miles) with a service to Paddington (via Maidenhead) in as little as 31 minutes, with an Elizabeth Line connection into central London from Maidenhead. The M40 and M4 motorways are easily accessible via the A404(M).

Square Footage: 3,299 sq ft


Acreage: 1.08 Acres

Directions

From Cookham train station turn right onto Station Hill, proceed straight at the mini roundabout and at the following mini roundabout, just after The White Oak pub, take the first exit onto Terry’s Lane. After 0.3 miles turn right onto a track and proceed for approximately 140 metres and the property will be seen on your right-hand side.

Additional Info

Built in 1930s.
Mains services (water, electricity, drains).
Oil-fired central heating.
Council tax band G (Windsor & Maidenhead).