About this property

Situated in a super location within the highly regarded and picturesque Abbotsbrook estate area of Bourne End, April Cottage is a substantial and characterful residence offering 3,469 sq ft of versatile accommodation including a fully independent annexe including kitchenette, shower room, bedroom and living room.

The front door opens onto an impressive galleried double height reception hall, flooded with light from a large feature window and skylights. The tiled entrance hall leads to large home office with a vaulted ceiling and log burner, a contemporary shower room with WC, a large reception room with log burning stove and to the bright modern open-plan kitchen that flows through to an expansive dining and family area, making it a fantastic space for entertaining. The kitchen has a range of units and a central island, all with solid wood ‘tiger walnut’ work surfaces, and a wide variety of appliances. The dining and family area has two large skylights and underfloor heating, with large windows and two sets of French doors to the rear, affording lovely views over the garden. A side door from the kitchen area leads to a spacious utility/boot room, with a further door to the garden. A modern steel and wood staircase in the entrance hall, leads upstairs to the three attractively appointed large double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and each of which is ensuite. A standout feature of April Cottage is the recently completed, fully independent annexe accommodation. It is thoughtfully arranged to allow both connection to, and independence from, the main house. Benefitting from its own separate entrance, the annexe includes a living room, bedroom, kitchen and shower room, creating a genuinely self-contained living environment making it ideal for multi-generational living, independent teenage accommodation, guest suite, home office. Potential ancillary rental opportunity (subject to any required consents).

Outside
April Cottage occupies a generous, private plot of a quarter of an acre. Set back from the road with ample off-street parking and attractive front and rear gardens, both of which have been professionally landscaped. Mature trees give the gardens a good degree of privacy and year-round interest.
A paved pathway leads to the front door, and there are planted borders and an area of lawn. There is plenty of scope to create a double carport or garage, subject to obtaining the relevant permissions. Gates provide access on both sides of the property to the rear.
The rear garden has a wide patio ideal for entertaining, as well as a pergola covering a seating area, adjacent to a firepit. A large elliptical lawn area is surrounded by mature planted beds. A south-facing vegetable garden and greenhouse are located to one side of the property. The property even comes with its own boat so you can enjoy a punt around the estate streams.

Situation
The house is situated on the private Abbotsbrook Estate, one of the most attractive and desirable addresses in South Bucks. The house is close to footpaths and streams, and there is pedestrian access through the estate to join up with the Thames Path, and Bourne End Marina, with lovely walks to Marlow and Cookham. The nearby A404 links to the M40 and M4; Heathrow airport is about 30 minutes away. The local train station connects to Maidenhead and the Elizabeth Line into central London. April Cottage is within easy walking distance of the local primary school, nursery, shops and restaurants.

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Additional information

• Reception Hall
• Sitting Room
• Open Plan Kitchen into Dining/Family Room
• Office
• Annexe with Living Room/Bedroom/Kitchen/Shower Room
• Shower Room
• Utility
• Upstairs to 3 Ensuite Bedrooms
• Driveway
• Gardens

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate