About this property

A beautiful 17th century detached cottage rich in period character, set at the heart of the renowned Thameside village of Bray, yet only 1.4 miles distant from Maidenhead mainline station and the Elizabeth Line, for direct access to the City and West End.

An exceptional four bedroom detached period home showcasing magnificent original features, charming reception spaces and a delightful enclosed garden, offered to the market with no onward chain.

Situated in the heart of the attractive Thameside village of Bray, is this captivating detached home believed to date back to the mid-17th century, sympathetically restored to preserve its outstanding heritage. The property displays magnificent exposed timbers, vaulted ceilings and finely detailed joinery. The principal sitting room enjoys a dual aspect and features an impressive open fireplace with inset log burner, forming a wonderful focal point for the room. Adjoining and semi open plan is a second sitting or family room, also benefiting from a dual aspect and fireplace, with French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, providing an excellent connection between inside and out. A further reception room, currently purposed as a home work space, showcases attractive panelling. At the rear of the house is the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinets and drawers. The kitchen provides access to the garden on one side and to the nearby on-street parking area close to St Michael’s Church on the other.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, each beautifully presented and enhanced by charming vaulted ceilings. The bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

Outside
The rear garden is a charming enclosed cottage garden, thoughtfully arranged for ease of maintenance. A central lawn is framed by shaped flowerbeds and enclosed by a variety of shrubs and mature hedging, creating a strong sense of privacy and seclusion. Positioned discreetly within the garden, a former folly has been converted to provide useful external storage.

Situation
Charming Bray is an epicurean hotspot, home to two of the highest-ranked restaurants in Britain with three Michelin stars apiece: Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck and the Roux brothers’ Waterside Inn. The riverside village sits on the banks of the Thames and occupies a three-mile stretch of the river between Maidenhead and Windsor, each with their respective train stations, shops and leisure amenities. Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include a leisure centre and sports clubs at Braywick Park and watersports at Bray Lake. There is an excellent range of schools in both the private and state sector in the local area. Road links are accessible via J8/9 of the M4 motorway providing access to the M25, Central London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. Rail access to London Paddington is available via Maidenhead (1.6 miles) which is also served by the Elizabeth Line.

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Additional information

• Characterful home
• Entrance porch leading to the sitting room with wood burning stove and family room adjacent
• Study/dining room
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Four bedrooms
• Family bathroom
• Shower room
• Enclosed rear garden
• Folly providing outside storage
• Total of approx. 1529 sq.ft.

Key information

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate