Spring Lane, Cookham Dean, Berkshire, SL6

An imposing stately home, with parts dating back to the 16th century transformed by a substantial extension in the late 19th century. Offering approx. 7500 sq. ft of accommodation arranged over three floors with many grand and impressive rooms notably the 600 sq. ft drawing room, along with 3 other reception rooms, 12 bedrooms overall, 4 bathrooms all set in beautiful mature grounds of approx. 3.5 acres with triple garage & swimming pool, The property requires substantial repairs & modernization throughout offering an opportunity to personalize the property through making the needed improvements . Subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents there is scope to increase the existing accommodation by way of a sympathetic extension. With justification, further potential exists for the addition of ancillary outbuildings such as a car port & creation of a garden annex. Representing a truly rare opportunity to acquire such a substantial property, steeped in history in a highly desirable location close to Cookham and the thriving riverside town of Marlow.

Location

Situated on the edge of Cookham Dean in one of the most favoured locations in the area, within a few minutes’ drive of the shops & Station at Cookham Rise and the pubs & restaurants in Cookham High Street. The riverside town of Marlow is just over two miles with its array of bustling individual shops, cafes & restaurants including ‘The Ivy Marlow Garden’ as well as Tom Kerridge’s 2 Michelin Star ‘The Hand & Flowers’, and ‘The Coach’ both in West Street.
Local recreation facilities include walking, cycling & riding in Cookham Dean with extensive National Trust lands close by, as well as the Thames Path: rowing at Marlow Rowing Club; golf at nearby Winter Hill GC, Harleyford & Temple: clubs for tennis, hockey, cricket & bowls, all in Pound Lane, Marlow along with the Court Garden Leisure Complex and the National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey.

For families, there is a wide choice of local schools in both the state & private sector with Herries Preparatory school within ¼ mile, and Cookham village school just over one mile

Directions

From the centre of Marlow proceed south from the obelisk down the High Street towards the river. Cross the bridge, turn left just after the Compleat Angler Hotel into Quarrywood Road, continue to the end, bear right and climb the winding hill up into Cookham Dean. At the top turn left into Winter Hill and ‘Seawards’ is on the left-hand side after about 500 yards. From Cookham High Street proceed across The Common towards Cookham Rise, pass the Station on your left and the shopping parade, continue into Cookham Dean up Dean Lane passing Herries School on your right, turn right into Winter Hill where Seawards is on the left-hand side after about 500 yards