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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · UB10 8BG
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About
Positioned in the heart of Ickenham is this quintessential five bedroom detached cottage which is one of Ickenham's most prestigious properties and effortlessly combines period elegance with luxury contemporary additions all flawlessly arranged over two floors.
The property also benefits from a large secluded driveway to the rear with ample space for off street parking and there are stunning landscaped private gardens to the front and rear.
Swakeleys Road is a very convenient location in Ickenham as it is a short walk to Ickenham and West Ruislip Stations, and for the motorist the A40/M40 is easily accessible.
Directions The property is located on Swakeleys Road on the road opposite to our Coopers office.
Situation This home is central to the picturesque Ickenham village which offers a range of restaurants, cafes and local shops whilst transport links are less than a ten minute walk away and easily accessible.
Ickenham is serviced by both the Metropolitan Line and Piccadilly Lines (linking into Baker Street and Kings Cross station) whilst West Ruislip Station is serviced by both the Central Line and Chiltern Railway, with the latter offering service to London Marylebone in under 17 minutes with trains running frequently.
Access to the A40 is nearby which gives great access to London and the Home Counties.
For families there are a number of highly regarded schools within walking distance locally including Breakspear Primary and Vyners Secondary which also offers Sixth form level education.
Description A characteristic five bedroom detached Grade II listed cottage built in 1750.
To the ground floor, a truly spacious entrance hallway which leads to a 23ft front reception room with two fireplaces (fireplaces in all rooms are replicas of the originals), downstairs cloakroom, and stunning dining room with double doors leading into the garden.
To the rear of the property there is a fantastic open plan kitchen / breakfast room offering an abundance of light and space with a superb fitted kitchen completed to a high specification, a separate utility room where the boiler is housed.
To the first floor there is an impressive landing leading to all five bedrooms and family bathroom. The master suite is a good size with a modern en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom two also has its own shower en-suite. There are three further bedrooms with a contemporary family bathroom.
Outside To the front of this property are well maintained level lined bushes running around the full width of the front garden really giving you a sense of privacy.
To the right of the house is a driveway leading down to the timber framed car port which offers a paved parking area for multiple vehicles.
The front and rear gardens are immaculately laid to lawn, the front enjoys a central water feature whilst the rear is generously sized with a perfectly manicured lawn area, and patio to entertain al fresco.
Value & comps
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