Church Road, Little Marlow, SL7

Summer Cottage is a wonderfully individual Grade II Listed cottage, full of period character and sitting within beautiful established gardens in the heart of Little Marlow, approximately two miles from Marlow. Approached through electrically operated gates, the property feels surprisingly private and offers a generous gravel driveway with plenty of parking, together with the considerable added benefit of a detached one-bedroom bungalow within the grounds.

The accommodation has evolved over the years and has an appealing, slightly unconventional layout which very much forms part of the charm of the house. There is an excellent choice of living space on the ground floor, with a generous living room, separate sitting room, dining room and study. Period features remain very much in evidence throughout, including exposed timbers, attractive herringbone flooring and a wood burning stove, while the numerous windows give lovely views across the gardens.

The farmhouse-style kitchen is fitted with painted cabinetry and centres around a traditional gas-fired Aga, with the adjoining dining room providing plenty of space for family meals and entertaining. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Two separate staircases lead to the first floor, where the versatile accommodation is best described as three/four bedrooms. There are three comfortable bedrooms together with a smaller fourth room, approached via a characterful low-level passageway, which would work particularly well as an occasional bedroom, dressing room, nursery or perhaps a study. There are also two bathrooms serving the first floor.

A particularly useful feature of Summer Cottage is the detached bungalow situated towards the rear of the garden. Extending to approximately 465 sq ft, it has its own living room, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom together with a private area of garden. The current owners have successfully let the bungalow for a number of years, although it would work equally well as guest accommodation, for extended family or independent living.

The gardens are a real feature of Summer Cottage. A paved terrace immediately adjoining the house provides a lovely space for outdoor dining and entertaining, opening onto extensive lawns surrounded by mature trees, established planting and herbaceous borders. There are three apple trees and a charming summer house, while established hedging provides a good degree of privacy and separation between the main cottage and the bungalow.

Little Marlow is a particularly attractive village surrounded by countryside yet exceptionally convenient for Marlow and Bourne End. The village has two pubs and local shops, while the nearby Thames towpath provides lovely walks towards both Marlow and Bourne End. Marlow High Street is approximately two miles away with its excellent selection of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, and the area is well placed for highly regarded local schooling. The M40 and M4 are readily accessible, while Maidenhead station, approximately 8.8 miles away, provides Elizabeth Line services into London.

Summer Cottage offers a rare combination of genuine period character, generous and flexible living accommodation, beautiful gardens and completely separate ancillary accommodation, all within one of the area's most appealing village settings.