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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · SL7 2AP
Listing removedReduced £50k (−5.9%) on 14 JulListed 141 days
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About
Positioned on the highly regarded Penwood Lane in Marlow, this well-maintained, original 1960s detached chalet-style home offers a rare degree of versatility.
The property presents an excellent opportunity for a variety of buyers; its comprehensive ground-floor accommodation makes it a highly practical option for downsizers, while those with a creative vision will immediately recognize its show-stopper potential.
With the right know-how, the existing layout offers a fantastic canvas to modernize, open the living areas, and craft a truly special contemporary family home.
The ground floor currently features a substantial 20-foot living room, alongside two separate dining or reception areas and a central kitchen.
Crucially for those seeking single-level living, this floor also includes a well-proportioned bedroom and a full bathroom.
For those looking to renovate, this footprint-spanning over 1,800 square feet in total, offers clear scope for reconfiguration.
There is immense potential to combine rooms and create the kind of sweeping, open-plan kitchen and living space that suits modern daily life.
Upstairs, the chalet design provides two generous double bedrooms, both benefiting from access to substantial eaves storage space.
Rather than an en-suite, these rooms are served by a separate first-floor family bathroom, ensuring highly functional and accessible facilities across both levels of the home.
Externally, the property sits on a broad plot complete with a driveway that comfortably fits two vehicles, leading directly to a detached garage.
For added convenience, this garage also benefits from secondary access directly out into the garden.
To illustrate the properties outside potential, we have included an ai-imagined photograph demonstrating how the significant amount of side and front land could be fully utilized.
By enclosing the boundary and replacing the existing paving with a continuous wrap-around lawn, the exterior can be easily transformed into a secure, expansive family garden, perfectly complementing the home's interior potential and making it a true standout on the road.
Beyond the boundaries of the property, the location is equally exceptional.
Penwood Lane sits just under a ten-minute walk from the vibrant heart of Marlow High Street and the scenic riverside green space of Higginson Park.
For world-class dining, your local pub is the renowned two-Michelin-starred The Hand and Flowers, conveniently located nearby on West Street.
Just beyond the pub, also situated along West Street, is the highly regarded Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, further cementing this home as a prime choice for those seeking both a premium lifestyle and educational excellence.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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