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Job 115724 Type SUPERB TOWNHOUSE WITH VIEWS OVER THE RIVER TO WINDSOR CASTLE 6 Eton Thameside 15 Brocas Street, Eton, Berkshire SL4 6FB Exceptional riverside home 6 Eton Thameside 15 Brocas Street, Eton, Berkshire SL4 6FB Reception hall ◆ Sitting room ◆ Kitchen ◆ Master bedroom suite ◆ 3 Further bedrooms ◆ 5 Bath/shower rooms ◆ Utility room ◆ Sauna ◆ 3 Balconies & a roof terrace ◆ 2 Parking spaces ◆ EPC rating = B Situation ‘Eton Thameside proudly stands on the site of the former Rafts Boathouse which once served Eton College for its principal boating activities on the river. Here, generations of future statesmen, prime ministers and monarchs learned to row and cox, and the world famous Eton Boating Song was born’. The property is situated in the heart of historic Eton, close to the High Street with its range of shops catering for day-to-day needs, restaurants and antique shops. Windsor is within walking distance via the Windsor Bridge (closed to traffic) and offers further more extensive shopping amenities, theatres and museums. Rail connections to London Waterloo (approx. 56 minutes) are available from Windsor & Eton Riverside and to Paddington (about 30 minutes), via Slough, from Windsor Central (both stations are within walking distance). Both Junctions 5 and 6 of the M4 are within easy reach and provide access to Heathrow, Central London, the West Country and the M25. Sporting/leisure facilities are varied, with golf at Sunningdale, Wentworth and Datchet, horse riding at both Windsor and Ascot, polo and horse riding in Windsor Great Park, boating on the River Thames and athletics at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Eton. Description A modern townhouse set within a unique riverside development in a prime location within the historic town of Eton. The stylish interior is set out over three floors and boasts up to date features to satisfy the needs of a modern lifestyle. The many features include south facing balconies overlooking the River Thames towards the Castle, underfloor heating, TV points for Sky, CAT 5 wiring for BT and data wired to a central hub. The spacious sitting room/kitchen boasts bi folding doors that open onto the riverside balcony and a contemporary fitted kitchen area incorporating Silestone worktops and Miele stainless steel finished appliances. The master bedroom benefits from a luxurious en suite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the river and there are two further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, and both with access to a river facing balcony via bi folding doors. A fourth bedroom, a dressing room, two shower rooms, a sauna, a utility room, cloakroom and a roof terrace complete the accommodation arrangement. The property benefits from secure underground parking for two cars and a storage area. Agent Note- photography taken 18/06/15 Local Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Windsor [email protected] Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any 01753 834 600 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 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 savills.co.uk services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 81022021 : 115724 : JF.
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