Hitcham Lane - Stunning

Tithe Farmhouse is a magnificent and charming Grade II listed farmhouse and converted barn in a beautiful semi-rural setting. A highly individual character home situated on the fringe of the popular villages of Burnham and Taplow, whose railway station is less than a 20-minute walk away, providing Elizabeth Line services directly to London Paddington, the City and beyond, making the property an ideal commuter’s dream. The location is further enhanced by excellent road links with the M4, M40 and M25 all within easy reach, offering superb accessibility in every direction.

Originally dating back to the early 17th century, this attractive farmhouse and barn conversion has been carefully restored and sympathetically reconfigured, creating a wonderfully spacious and versatile family home while retaining a wealth of original character features. These include exposed wall and ceiling beams and timbers, traditional quarry tiled flooring and a number of open fireplaces, all combining to create a home of genuine warmth and historic charm.

The principal section of the house and barn is Grade II listed and has been lovingly maintained by the current vendors’ family for over 30 years. The previous owners undertook the significant renovation and reconfiguration of the property approximately forty years ago, thoughtfully blending period integrity with practical modern living.

Set within a peaceful plot approaching one third of an acre, the property enjoys far-reaching views across open countryside and benefits from fully fenced and secure boundaries. The accommodation is both generous and highly flexible. The ground floor comprises a welcoming reception hall leading to a series of impressive reception spaces including a drawing room, dining room and sitting room, ideal for both entertaining and family life. The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home and is complemented by a large utility and boot room with stable door, added by the current owners. A cloakroom/drying room provides access to the downstairs WC and provides additional access to the rear garden.

On the first floor, the expansive layout continues with a principal bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, spacious landing with airing cupboard storage, shower room and an additional snug room which could serve equally well as a study, nursery or walk-in wardrobe. The second floor offers two further large double bedrooms along with an additional family bathroom.

Outside, the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and framed by mature hedgerows and established borders, interspersed with a variety of trees creating a private yet easily maintained setting. Further enhancing the offering is a substantial detached double garage, constructed by the current owners, which incorporates a fully self-contained one-bedroom maisonette to the side and above. Benefiting from its own courtyard garden, this provides excellent accommodation for guests, extended family, or potential rental or staff use. To the side of the garage is a children’s play frame which will remain with the property. The gated driveway provides extensive parking, comfortably accommodating ten or more vehicles when required.

Blending historic character, substantial accommodation and a wonderfully convenient location, Tithe Farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive country home within easy reach of London and in a glorious green setting with views over rolling countryside.

EPC: E

Council Tax Band: H

Location:
Hitcham Lane occupies a particularly desirable position on the borders of Burnham and Taplow, offering the perfect balance between peaceful countryside living and outstanding connectivity. The surrounding villages provide an excellent range of everyday amenities including a weekly local market, local shops plus two large supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury's within a 5 minute drive, cafés, pubs and well-regarded schools, while the nearby towns of Maidenhead and Windsor offer more extensive shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
The surrounding area is exceptionally well suited to outdoor and leisure pursuits. The property enjoys easy access to superb dog walking routes, countryside walks and horse riding, with an extensive network of bridleways across the surrounding landscape. Golf enthusiasts are particularly well served with several highly regarded courses nearby including Huntswood Golf Club, Hedsor Golf Club, Lambourne Golf Club and Burnham Beeches Golf Club.
The magnificent Cliveden estate is also on your doorstep, providing acres of historic parkland, woodland trails, riverside walks along the Thames and beautifully maintained formal gardens.
Connectivity remains a key strength of the location. Taplow railway station is less than a 20-minute walk away and is served by the Elizabeth Line, offering a journey of approximately 40 minutes into and across London with direct access to Paddington, Bond Street and Canary Wharf. For international travel, Heathrow Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, while the M4 motorway can be reached in around 10 minutes and the M40 motorway in approximately 15 minutes, placing the wider motorway network within easy reach.
Schooling in the area is widely regarded as one of its key attractions, with a strong selection of state, grammar and independent schools available. Both Taplow and Burnham offer a choice of well-regarded schools for primary ages, with schools in the villages themselves holding Ofsted ratings of “Good”. The wider area also benefits from a number of highly sought-after grammar schools as well as prestigious independent options including the world-famous Eton College. It is no surprise that families who discover this well-connected yet tranquil pocket of Buckinghamshire often choose to remain in the area long term, drawn by its combination of excellent schooling, countryside surroundings and exceptional accessibility.

Covered Porch

Brick built covered porch with tiled floor, windows to both sides, seating area for putting on boots

Entrance Hall

Radiator, tiled floor, dog leg stairs rising to first floor with large under stairs cupboard with double doors, window to rear aspect, exposed beams

Formal Dining Room

Dual aspect with window to front and fully glazed French doors opening into the side lawns, exposed beams, radiator, ornate open fireplace with solid fuel burner, beautiful timber surround and tiled hearth

Drawing Room

Dual aspect with windows to front aspect & two windows to rear aspect, ornate stone fireplace with timber surround and tiled hearth, exposed beams, radiators, television point, telephone point

Living Room

Dual aspect with windows to rear overlooking the fields, window to front, fully double glazed French doors to side, exposed beams, television point

Utility Room

Large wall mounted Worcester Bosch boiler, access to small loft space, further fitted cupboards, tiled floor, stable door to rear aspect, radiator

Cloakroom

Radiator, close coupled WC, window to rear aspect, pedestal wash hand basin

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Fitted with a range of base & eye level units with roll top work surfaces, incorporating a single sink with drainer & ornate mixer tap, dual aspect with two windows to side overlooking the countryside, further window to other side, partially tiled walls, gas fuelled Aga oven & further built in Neff electric oven & four ring hob, tiled floor, space & plumbing for dishwasher, radiator, exposed beams

Boot Room / Utility Room

Stable door to front aspect, tiled floor, space for large American style fridge/freezer, fitted with a range of base & eye level units with rolltop works surface incorporating a Butler sink with mixer tap & hose attachment. Further fitted cabinetry, double glazed window to rear & side aspect, space & plumbing from washing machine, space for tumble dryer

First Floor Landing

Stairs rising to second floor, window to rear aspect, exposed beams, fitted shelving & cabinetry

Bedroom 1

Dual aspect with windows to side & front, radiators, exposed beams, wall light points, cast-iron feature fireplace with ornate surround & tiled hearth

En-suite

Comprising of a four piece bathroom suite, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, large sunken bath with Victorian style taps, walk-in shower cubicle, exposed beams, partially tiled walls, heated towel rail, radiator, window to front aspect

Versatile space / Bedroom 3

Timber windows to front and side aspect with far each views over farm land, radiators, exposed beams, television point, telephone point, fitted double cupboard housing water tank and storage, brick built feature fireplace with tiled hearth & ornate timber surround. Currently used as an office and previously used as a playroom by the current owners.

Inner Landing

Window to front aspect, radiator, fitted wardrobes & cupboards and an airing cupboard.

Bedroom 2

Dual aspect with windows to both sides & far reaching views over the fields, radiators, exposed beams, television point, fitted wardrobes, small door to

Bedroom 7

Solid wooden flooring, radiator, Velux double glaze window to front aspect, under eaves storage cupboards

Bedroom 4

Window with fire reaching views to rear aspect, radiator, exposed beams, access to loft space

Bathroom

Recently re-fitted with engineered flooring, partially tilled walls, heated towel rail, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, walk-in shower cubicle with raindrop showerhead & further handheld shower attachment, high ceilings, downlights, timber window to rear aspect

Second Floor Landing

Exposed beams timber, double glazed window to rear aspect, wall light points

Bedroom 5

Dual aspect with double glazed windows to front & side with fire reaching views, under eaves storage, fitted storage cupboards & shelving, exposed beams, radiator, access to loft space

Bedroom 6

Dual aspect with timber double glazed windows to side & front aspect, exposed beams, radiator, dimmer switch, access to small loft space, radiator

Bathroom

Window to front aspect, panel enclosed bathroom with Victorian telephone style mixer tap, concealed cistern WC, wash hand basin with storage under, heated towel rail, access to eves storage

Annex

To the side & above the double garage

Entrance Porch

Double glazed window to side aspect, tiled floor, door to leading to

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Fitted with a range of base & eye level units with roll top work surfaces, incorporating a single sink with drainer & mixer tap, built in oven with four ring hob and extractor overhead, double glazed window to front aspect. Undercounter fridge, space & plumbing for washing machine, radiator, stairs rising to first floor with provision for a tumble dryer under the stairs.

Shower Room

Double glazed window to rear aspect, shower cubicle with glass splash screen with wall mounted shower attachment, close coupled WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail

First Floor

Living Room/ Bedroom

Dual aspect double glazed windows with two to front aspect and two to rear aspect, wooden engineered flooring, built in wardrobe, eaves storage, radiators

Garden

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and framed by mature hedgerows and established borders, interspersed with a variety of trees creating a private yet easily maintained setting

Double Garage

Double width garage with electric up & over door, light & power, door leading to

Shed

Excellent storage for garden equipment, light & power

Driveway

Providing parking for 10+ vehicles