ELEGANT RIVERSIDE PROPERTY SET in SUPERB WALLED GARDENS Eastbank, River Road, Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0BG
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ELEGANT RIVERSIDE PROPERTY SET IN SUPERB WALLED GARDENS Eastbank, River Road, Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0BG Freehold A property with great character and charm Eastbank, River Road, Taplow, Berkshire SL6 0BG Freehold Reception hall ◆ 3 reception rooms ◆ kitchen ◆ 4 bedrooms ◆ 3 bath/shower rooms ◆ utility room ◆ cloakroom ◆ garages ◆ off-street parking ◆ garden of about 0.78 of acres ◆ EPC rating = F Situation Eastbank is set next to the banks of the River Thames. Nearby Maidenhead town centre offers a comprehensive range of shopping/leisure facilities whilst further extensive amenities may be found in the riverside towns of Windsor, Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. Rail services to London (Paddington) are available from Maidenhead (current journey time is from 20 minutes at peak times) and from Taplow. Crossrail, the new high-speed service is due to begin running from Maidenhead in 2019. Road connections are equally as good with the M4 (Junctions 7 and 8/9) offering links with Heathrow, Central London, West Country and the M25. There are many highly regarded schools in the area including St Pirans, Claires Court and Highfield in Maidenhead; Herries in Cookham Dean; Papplewick in Ascot; St.Georges and Upton House in Windsor; Caldicott in Farnham Royal; Davenies and High March in Beaconsfield; Wycombe Abbey in High Wycombe; Bluecoats in Reading and Eton College. In the state sector are Cookham Dean Primary School, Sir William Borlase Grammar in Marlow, Reading Boys School in Reading and Furze Platt in Maidenhead. NB. Check catchments and admissions policies. Sporting and recreational facilities in the area are varied and include golf at Winter Hill, Temple, Maidenhead, Marlow, Henley and Stoke Park; horse racing at Windsor, Ascot, Kempton, Sandown, Epsom and Newbury; polo at Smith’s Lawn, Guards Polo Club and Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club; horse riding and walking in Windsor Great Park; flying at White Waltham Airfield; rowing at Maidenhead Rowing Club and Dorney Lake; boating and sailing at Bray Lake and on stretches of the River Thames. Description A unique opportunity to acquire a property which is on the market for the first time in over 50 years. Eastbank occupies a great position on the highly regarded River Road situated on the banks of the River Thames. Dating back to 1853, Eastbank was part of the former mansion house known as White Place, which was built to the highest standard of its time. Eastbank is fortunate to have all of the principal rooms south facing. This, combined with the beautiful original features throughout, has created a property of great character and charm. It offers a pretty façade with shutters and ornate balcony which allows views of the river, as well as the beautiful gardens. Ground Floor •Spacious reception hall with painted panelled walls and feature fireplace with log burner •Sitting room with Canadian pine panelling which gives this room a wonderful warm ambience. A generous window seat offering a front facing view is the ideal spot to admire the open fireplace flanked by built-in display cabinets with French doors opening onto the covered terrace •Dining room with painted panelled walls, unique built-in glass display cabinet, feature fireplace and French doors opening out onto the covered terrace •Kitchen with a comprehensive range of fitted units and sliding doors to the terrace. •Family room with sliding doors to the terrace •Utility room with shower, basin, laundry plumbing, slate shelves and storage space •Cloakroom •Laundry room with built-in storage cupboards First Floor •Landing with a range of built-in cupboards •Charming master bedroom with river views, feature fireplace and adjoining space (currently used as a study) with access to the balcony with views over the garden and river •3 further well-proportioned bedrooms (2 with washrooms) •2 family bathrooms A wrought iron gate in the high brick wall opens to reveal a charming formally planted west garden with York stone paving. This has created a welcoming entrance. A unique arched wood store leads you through to the walled south facing garden. The garden is principally laid to lawn with mature trees, herbaceous borders and shrubs. The paved York stone terrace, which is sheltered by the balcony, is the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. Adjoining this is the ornamental pond and mini footbridge, which together form a delightful focal point. At the rear of the garden, entered through a beautiful stone archway, is an additional garden area with prominent stone dove cote, large soft fruit beds, fruit trees, woodland and lawn formerly used as a tennis court. Situated at the rear of the garden is the gated access to the garages and parking for several cars. Agents Note-External photography taken April 2018 N.B. Potential purchasers should be aware that asbestos containing materials have been identified asas beingbeing presentpresent withinwithin thethe propertyproperty andand recentrecent asbestosasbestos removal and treatment works have been undertaken in two areas of thethe property. Itproperty; is the responsibility reoccupation of certificatesany purchaser have to considerbeen issued. what further asbestos removal andIt is thetreatment responsibility works ofmay any be purchaser required asto considerpart of any what future further refurbishment asbestos removalor other worksand treatment to the property. works may be required as part of any future refurbishment or other works to the property. An Asbestos Management Survey and asbestos removal / treatment certificates An Asbestos Management Survey and the reoccupation certificates are available are available to all those intending to view or purchase the property. to all those intending to view or purchase the property. Viewing: Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Windsor Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any [email protected] representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part 01753 834 600 of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. 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