Common Lane, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1

Littleworth House is a striking period country six-bedroom residence that seamlessly blends classic architectural charm with expansive, light-filled modern living. Extending to over 4,300 sq ft including its garaging and outbuildings, this exceptional family home showcases characterful brickwork, flint detailing, and leaded bay windows, all set within mature and wonderfully private grounds.

Upon entering through the covered porch, you are welcomed by a grand reception hall defined by original herringbone parquet flooring, elegant wall panelling, and a feature period fireplace. The ground floor offers a thoughtful balance between formal entertaining and comfortable day-to-day living. The principal drawing room is a sophisticated double-aspect space with a stone-framed fireplace, while a separate sitting room offers a cosy retreat with its log burner and bespoke built-in alcove cabinetry. Tucked neatly off the inner hallway sits a quiet home study, ideal for remote working.

At the heart of the home lies a magnificent open-plan kitchen, breakfast, and dining room. Designed with classic shaker-style cabinetry, a electric Everhot, and a striking contrasting dark blue central island with quartz worktops, this space is as practical as it is stylish. The dining area features a large overhead roof lantern and bi-fold doors that open directly onto the stone-paved rear terrace, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor flow for summer entertaining. Completing the main ground floor footprint is a versatile playroom with its own secondary entrance hall and staircase, alongside a dedicated utility room and boot room with generous fitted storage.

On the upper floor, the accommodation is unusually generous. The principal bedroom suite serves as a tranquil sanctuary complete with a fully fitted walk-in dressing room and a spa-like en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding oval bath, double marble-topped vanity, and walk-in rainfall shower. Five additional double bedrooms—all beautifully appointed with period leaded windows and custom built-in wardrobes—are served by three further family bathrooms, providing an outstanding arrangement for large families and guests alike.

Gardens and Grounds

Set within impressive grounds of approximately 1.11 acres, Littleworth House offers seamless outdoor entertaining.e. Directly adjoining the house, stone-paved patio gardens and dining terraces open from the kitchen, providing the ideal sun-drenched setting for al fresco entertaining overlooking sweeping lawns. The grounds boast outstanding leisure amenities, highlighted by a vaulted gym and studio with exposed timber beams and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open directly onto a heated outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. Further into the gardens, expansive lawns lead to a full-sized, fully fenced tennis court, a detached studio, garaging, and dedicated outbuildings—delivering total privacy and an incredible lifestyle across more than an acre.

Location

Littleworth House enjoys a peaceful and desirable setting on Common Lane, Littleworth Common, on the edge of the sought-after village of Burnham. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the historic Burnham Beeches, the property offers a wonderful blend of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. Burnham provides a good range of local amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and healthcare facilities, while the nearby towns of Beaconsfield, Marlow, Maidenhead and Windsor offer an extensive choice of shopping, leisure and dining options.

The area is renowned for its excellent schooling, with access to Buckinghamshire’s highly regarded grammar school system, including Burnham Grammar School, alongside a wide selection of respected independent schools such as Davenies, The Beacon and St Piran’s.

Transport connections are exceptional, with Burnham railway station providing direct services to London Paddington and Elizabeth line connections, while Taplow and Beaconsfield stations offer further commuting options. The property is conveniently positioned for the M4, M40 and M25 motorway networks, providing easy access to London, Oxford, Heathrow Airport and the wider south-east. Heathrow is approximately 15 miles away, with Gatwick and Luton airports also within easy reach. Combining a peaceful village setting with excellent connectivity, Littleworth House is ideally placed for both country living and commuter convenience

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Council Tax Band: H
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: E