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Shepherds Close Village Road, Dorney, Buckinghamshire SL4 Shepherds Close, Village Road, Dorney, Buckinghamshire Shepherds Close The hall also leads to a kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with bespoke Shaker-style units, topped Village Road, Dorney, with wood worksurfaces, a Belfast sink and Buckinghamshire SL4 6QW a central island, with access through to the orangery. A more recent addition to the home, A captivating Grade II Listed home and the perfect example of the old blending in a pretty village setting with open seamlessly with the new, the orangery is a bespoke design, with oak frame, which creates countryside views an area for informal dining whilst enjoying views over the garden. The ground floor M4 (Jct 7) 2.2 miles, Taplow station 2.2 miles accommodation also includes a laundry/boot (London Paddington 45 mins), Windsor 5.5 room complete with storage units and space for miles, Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5) 12 miles, appliances, in addition to a cloakroom. Central London 26 miles Reception hall | Sitting room | Family room On the first floor, the principal bedroom has Orangery | Kitchen/breakfast room | Laundry/ a well-fitted en suite shower room, which is boot room | Cloakroom | Principal en suite accessed via a walk-in wardrobe. There are two bedroom | 2 Further bedrooms | Family further bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, bathroom | Detached office | Detached garage and a modern family bathroom at this level. Gardens | Potting shed | Large garden All wardrobes are bespoke, designed to blend equipment shed | In excess of a third of an acre seamlessly with the style of the property. The property Additional accommodation is available in a One of the oldest houses in Dorney, in part separate office building, equipped with a reverse dating back to the 1500’s. Originally two cycle heater/air conditioner and providing the cottages which were renovated and extended in ideal spot for home working, with opportunities the 1930's by a local craftsman, whose modus for alternative use as a studio or hobbies room. operandi was the re-use of salvaged materials from earlier buildings. Shepherds Close is one Outside man’s clever renovation and successful blend The property is set back from the road behind of vintages. This is apparent in the impressive timber fencing with manicured evergreen sitting room where a purist will note the hedging and enjoys a high degree of privacy. A appearance of a medieval hall with high level decorative raised pond was built by the owners windows under the eaves, which are more in to complement the original well which was keeping with an open hall. Whatever the origins discovered whilst redesigning the front garden. of its individual parts, the ambience is that of a This is fitted with a water pump and a light. splendid reception room, with exposed beams and an ancient fireplace. The house, which has been featured in the Period Living magazine, presents a rare opportunity for those seeking an enchanting property of immense character, in a village setting with views across open fields. A spacious reception hall welcomes visitors, who will remark upon a mullioned window with diamond-paned, stained glass, reflecting coloured light into the adjacent family room, which might also serve as a formal dining area. The borders contain an abundance of shrubs/ perennial plants, with a well-lit pathway leading to the front gate. An expanse of paved terracing adjoins the rear of the property, providing opportunities for outdoor dining, both outside or in the covered terrace that offers sheltered entertaining and relaxation space. The length of driveway to the side provides parking for several cars and leads to the garage for additional parking/storage. The rear garden is laid to lawn, with planted borders, specimen trees and low hedging at the far end allowing views across open countryside, with a gate to access the field behind which leads directly to the Jubilee River. Commoner’s rights allow for grazing of two neat beasts (cattle), a goose and a gander on Dorney Common and Lake End Common. N.B. Planning permission was obtained for an 'in and out' driveway (lapsed). Location In the beautiful setting of the Buckinghamshire countryside, Dorney is an attractive village with the River Thames on its southern fringes and the River Jubilee to the north. In addition to riverside ambles, nearby Dorney Wetlands and Dorney Common provide opportunities for walking enthusiasts and the village also offers a public house, The Palmers Arms, perfect for refreshment after outdoor exertions. The property is supremely placed for the local shops at Eton Wick, and Taplow; a Sainsburys store and a retail centre are also within easy reach. An extensive range of amenities is also available at nearby Windsor and Maidenhead. Location (cont.) Recreational facilities in the area include boating Floorplans on the River Thames, golf at numerous courses House internal area 2,084 sq ft (194 sq m) Garage internal area 145 sq ft (13 sq m) including Maidenhead and Marlow; horse racing Office internal area 172 sq ft (16 sq m) at Ascot and Windsor. Total internal area 2,401 sq ft (213 sq m) N For identification purposes only. For the commuter, rail services to London W E Paddington are available from Maidenhead, Taplow and Slough (all due to benefit from Garage S 4.50 x 2.99 Office Crossrail, the high-speed service), and to 14'9" x 9'10" 5.44 x 2.93 London Waterloo from both Windsor and 17'10" x 9'7" Datchet. Access to major road networks are available with the M4 just a couple of miles distant. Excellent schools, both in the state and Orangery independent sectors, are available in the area, 4.26 x 3.93 including Dorney School (about a mile away) 14'0" x 12'11" and Eton Collage (about 2 miles). Bedroom 2 Directions 3.67 x 2.95 Exit the M4 (J7), turn left towards Laundry/ Sitting Room 12'0" x 9'8" Maidenheadand after about half a mile to a Boot Room 4.38 x 3.67 Bedroom 3 4.33 x 3.31 14'4" x 12'0" 3.31 x 2.49 roundabout (Sainsburys), turn left into Lake 14'2" x 10'10" 10'10" x 8'2" Principal Bedroom End Road/B3026 and follow the road, which 5.10 x 4.13 becomes Village Road, and continue into the 16'9" x 13'7" village passing Court Lane on the right hand Walk-In side. Shepherds Close will be found on the left. Entrance Wardrobe Hall 3.75 x 3.41 Kitchen/ First Floor General 12'4" x 11'2" Breakfast Room Local Authority: South Bucks District Council - Sitting Room 5.03 x 4.60 F/P 5.30 x 3.96 16'6" x 15'1" Tel. 01895 837200 17'5" x 13'0" (Maximum) Council Tax: Band G Windsor Ground Floor 16 Park Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LU The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height 01753 257217 © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8468773/NJD [email protected] struttandparker.com @struttandparker IMPORTANT NOTICE: Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority /struttandparker to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. We are able to refer you to SPF Private Clients Limited (“SPF”) for mortgage broking services, and to Alexander James Interiors (“AJI”), an interior design service. Should you decide to use the services of SPF, we will receive a referral fee from them of 25% of the aggregate of the fee paid to them by you for the arrangement of a mortgage and any fee received by them from the product provider. Should 50 offices across England and Scotland, including you decide to use the services of AJI, we will receive a referral fee of 10% of the net income received by AJI for the services they provide to you. 6. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have Prime Central London the information checked for you. Photographs taken June 2021. Particulars prepared June 2021. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.
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