5-bedroom detached house · SL6 9TP
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A beautifully presented home offering stylish, versatile accommodation, set in an elevated position beside the River Thames, with exceptional far-reaching views and a private mooring.
Description Situated in one of Cookham's most sought-after locations, Silver Birch is a beautifully modernised home set within landscaped gardens and occupying a supremely private elevated position with stunning views.
The property has been thoughtfully configured for contemporary family living and has undergone extensive refurbishment over the years by the current owners.
The result is a home with excellent flow, featuring engineered wood flooring throughout the ground floor, extensive glazing and a sleek high-quality finish.
It also benefits from an integrated security system featuring an alarm and CCTV. A spacious entrance hall leads to the main living areas.
The sitting room is generously proportioned, with a lofty ceiling and bi-fold doors opening onto a decked terrace and the swimming pool.
A modern log burner serves as a central focal point and sliding doors lead through to a cosy snug.
The open-plan kitchen and dining area is dual-aspect and flooded with light through full length glazing which extends onto a balcony.
It boasts sleek contemporary gloss cabinetry, ceramic worktops, and a full range of integrated appliances, including Neff ovens, a coffee machine, induction hob and dishwasher.
A central island with a breakfast bar offers an ideal space for casual dining. Additional practical areas include a utility room and a shower room.
Split over two levels to the rear of the house are five bedrooms and four bathrooms, each in lovely modern condition.
The bedrooms are to the rear of the home giving them outstanding views over the garden and surrounding countryside.
Particularly the main bedroom and main guest room, at first floor level, where balconies provide a wonderful outlook.
Outside Silver Birch occupies a special position, with its outdoor space thoughtfully designed to maximise its setting.
Accessed via electric gates with intercom, the gravel driveway provides parking and leads to a spacious double garage with an electric door.
To the rear the gardens are laid to lawn, gently sloping away and bordered by hedging, mature shrubs and trees, which creates an immediate sense of privacy.
The home's contemporary style continues outdoors, with balconies and paved seating areas positioned to fully enjoy the wonderful outlook and provide ideal spaces for al fresco dining.
There is also an attractive swimming pool with poolside terracing, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the vista, along with an expansive deck. A shed provides useful garden storage.
Situated beside the River Thames, a coded gate provides access to a further riverside garden, which features a riverside lawn, access to the water and a charming summer house, complete with light, power and water.
Location Stonehouse Lane is a quiet road on the edge of Cookham.
Cookham itself offers excellent sports and leisure opportunities, with golf, football, cricket and rugby clubs close by, as well as sailing available at Cookham Reach Sailing Club.
Cookham’s wide-ranging amenities include the High Street, train station and a selection of public houses.
There are also three primary schools and three nursery schools, with a comprehensive range of private and state schooling options in the wider area including Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, Beaconsfield High School, Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Caldicot Preparatory School and some excellent schools in the Maidenhead, Marlow and Henley area.
Cookham is also well positioned for access to the wider amenities of both Marlow and Maidenhead where you will find a more extensive mix of bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as an eclectic range of local, independent and national retailers.
For commuters, Cookham has a train station with a service to Paddington (via Maidenhead) in as little as 31 minutes, with an Elizabeth Line connection into central London from Maidenhead.
The M40 and M4 motorways are easily accessible via the A404(M).
Square Footage: 3,732 sq ft Directions From Cookham train station turn left onto Station Hill and take a sharp left onto Lower Road and drive for 0.4 miles.
Turn right onto Bradcutts Lane and continue for 0.7 miles. Continue onto Winter Hill and drive for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Stone House Lane and the house can be found on your left-hand side.
Additional Info Property is in a conservation area. Some trees are protected with Tree Preservation Orders. Mains water, electricity, gas. Private drainage (Soakaway).
Council tax band H - Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
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