MIDDLETON HOUSE BURCHETTS GREEN ROAD, WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD SL6 6QS, UK

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Savills - Henley Agent Valuation of this property is £1,650,000

Description:

A delightful Grade II Listed former bakery in a desirable village setting

Location

The Old Bakery is located in the heart of Burchetts Green, a charming village with a thriving community, an outstanding C of E school for 4-7 year olds and The Crown, a Michelin starred restaurant. The M40 is easily accessible via the Marlow bypass (A404). There is a fast regular rail service to Paddington from Maidenhead Station with Crossrail services starting soon. The nearby M4 provides direct road access to London.

There are many fine houses in the village plus the lovely Grade I listed Hall Place. The Forestry Commission land close to Ashley Hill is also nearby. The property therefore has easy access to about 1,000 acres of attractive well managed countryside locally good for walking, cycling and riding. The pretty Thameside towns of Marlow and Henley are close at hand each offering an array of top-quality shops, restaurants and pubs. Ascot, Windsor and Eton are a short drive away.
There are outstanding state schools nearby including grammar schools in Marlow and Reading. Well known independent schools are also readily accessible including Lambrook Pre and Prep Schools.

Description

The Old Bakery is a handsome Grade II Listed property, set in the heart of the charming village of Burchett's Green. Dating from the mid 18th century, the property features attractive red brick elevations, with sash windows and a variety of splendid original features inside, while the accommodation is spacious and flexible, with four reception rooms and five bedrooms.

At the front of the ground floor there is a well-presented reception room, with an attractive fireplace, fitted with a woodburning stove. To the other side of the entrance hall there is a study, with original timber beamwork and plaster infill to the walls. Further back on the ground floor there is a formal dining room with exposed timber floorboards and brickwork, and the wonderful Victorian cast iron bread ovens. The snug has a fireplace with a woodburning stove, while at the rear of the ground floor there is a large L-shaped kitchen and breakfast room. The open-plan living and entertaining space has timber ceiling beams and plenty of kitchen storage, as well as a range cooker.

The first floor has four double bedrooms and one single. The principal bedroom has exposed timber floorboards, extensive fitted storage and en suite bathroom. One of the further bedrooms is en suite, while there is also a family bathroom with an over-bath shower.

Outside

At the front of the property there is shared gravel access, set back from the highway and leading to a private driveway under a flour loft. The driveway leads to a detached barn at the rear of the house, providing garaging for two cars. The barn has a cloakroom and a studio upstairs amidst the timber roof beams, ideal as a study, music room or home gym. The flour loft provides additional space as a study and occasional sixth bedroom. The garden to the front of the property is enclosed by a low brick wall with wrought iron railings and includes paved and garden areas. The secluded rear garden backs on to an orchard, with farmland beyond and has an area of terracing for al fresco dining as well as an area of lawn, bordered by colourful flowerbeds and a variety of shrubs, trees and hedgerows.

Square Footage: 2823 sq ft

Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

From the M4 (junction 8/9) take the A404(M) north towards Marlow/High Wycombe After about 3 miles exit left signed to Hurley, Henley and Burchetts Green on to the A4130. At the end of the slip road turn left and at the roundabout take the first exit left towards Burchetts Green. Proceed in to the village and you will find the entrance to the property on your right-hand side just beyond The Crown.

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