Hillside Road, Marlow, SL7

Set on the south side of Hillside Road, this extended three-bedroom semi-detached home is full of personality, natural light and brilliantly flexible living space, with a beautiful south-facing garden and far-reaching views across Marlow.

The real heart of the house sits at the rear. Extended and completely reworked by the current owners, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space is somewhere you naturally want to spend time. A wood-burning stove with a striking geometric feature wall creates a focal point to the living area, while the contemporary kitchen features a large induction range and twin rooflights that draw daylight into the room.

A generous driveway provides parking for several cars, while inside the home feels warm, individual and considered. To the front is a separate reception room that can adapt as life changes - offering the flexibility to work equally well as a study, playroom, dining room or occasional guest space.

The dining area looks directly onto the garden, with sliding doors opening onto a raised deck. It is a lovely transition from inside to out and, thanks to the elevated south-facing position, there are wonderful views across the rooftops and greenery of Marlow.

Beyond the deck, the garden stretches away from the house – mature, private and enjoying the sun throughout much of the day. It is a garden made for long summer evenings and weekends spent with the doors open.

Practicality hasn't been forgotten either. There is a downstairs WC, side access and a separate utility room, created from part of the garage and keeping the everyday workings of the house away from the main living space. The remainder of the garage provides useful storage.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, the principal bedroom sits to the rear with lovely south-facing views across the garden and Marlow beyond. The third bedroom also enjoys an attractive outlook, while the contemporary bathroom is finished with metro-style tiling.

There may also be scope to take the house further. Similar properties along Hillside Road have extended above the garage, offering inspiration for anyone wanting to create additional first-floor accommodation in the future, subject of course to the necessary consents.

This is a home with a real sense of character – colourful, relaxed and designed around modern family life, with flexible spaces inside and a garden and outlook that make the most of its south-facing position.

The Seller Says:
“We bought the house over 20 years ago as somewhere our daughter could grow up, and the garden and potential to create a real family home immediately won us over. Over the years, we’ve loved how the open-plan living space brings everyone together, while the wood burner makes it wonderfully cosy in winter and the deck is perfect for summer evenings overlooking the garden. Despite being in Marlow, the leafy outlook and wildlife can make you feel miles from anywhere - we’ve had everything from woodpeckers and hedgehogs to foxes visiting the garden. We’ll really miss the changing seasons, the friendly neighbourhood and all the memories we’ve made here as a family.”

The Location:
Hillside Road is well placed for family life in Marlow, offering a residential setting while keeping the town’s schools, High Street and transport connections within easy reach. Great Marlow School and Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School are both within walking distance, making the location particularly appealing for families.

Marlow High Street is easily reached for its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while the River Thames and surrounding countryside provide plenty of opportunities for walking and outdoor life. Marlow station offers rail services via Maidenhead, with connections into London Paddington and the Elizabeth line, while the nearby A404 provides straightforward access to the M40 and M4 for London, Heathrow and the wider Thames Valley.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: E
Local Authority: Wycombe