House For Sale £1,650,000
Superb Victorian property set in south facing gardens in a highly desirable location close to the River Thames.
Location
Amerden Bank is set near to Maidenhead town centre with a range of facilities whilst further amenities may be found in the riverside towns of Windsor, Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. Bray village has a selection of well-regarded restaurants which include Micheal Roux's Waterside Inn, Henson Blummental's The Fat Duck as well as The Campesi and two gourmet pubs The Hindhead and The Crown.
Trains to London Paddington are available from Maidenhead Station (about 3.4 miles away) and from Taplow Station (about 1.3 miles away) is currently served at peak times run on average every 15 minutes. The new Crossrail services are also due to begin running soon. Tfl tube line services commenced between Reading and Paddington in 2020 on the soon to be completed Elizabeth Line (Crossrail). Road connections are good with the nearest motorway access is M4 (Junctions 7 and 8/9).
There are many highly regarded schools in the area including St Pirans, Claires Court and Highfield in Maidenhead, St. Nicolas in Taplow, Herries in Cookham Dean, St George and Upton House in Windsor. In the state sector are Cookham Dean Primary and Sir William Borlase Grammar in Marlow and Furze Platt in Maidenhead. Please check catchment areas and admissions policies.
Description
Amerden Bank is a Victorian home of considerable charm and character with secluded south facing gardens and towpath river frontage. On a pleasant reach of the Thames just below Bray Lock. Formerley the home of Dame Margot Fonteyn (the UK’s Prima Ballerina) and husband Roberto de Aris (politician). The well-proportioned accommodation make it ideal for family life and entertaining.
On the ground floor the elegant reception hall creates a welcoming first impression. The house offers flexible family reception space. Of particular note is the double aspect drawing room with chic décor, period fireplace and a door opening on to the garden terrace. The kitchen offers a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances and is open plan to the conservatory. The conservatory with vaulted ceiling is a delightful room from which to enjoy views over the garden. This floor is completed by a dining room, study, family room, library and cloakroom.
On the first floor the spacious main bedroom leads into a fitted dressing room. A fine en suite bathroom with separate shower. There are four further spacious bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and a family bathroom complete this floor.
The gardens at Amerden Bank are delightful principally laid to lawn with feature beds and paved terraces. To the rear of the garden is access to the towpath with beautiful walks along the River Thames to Bray Lock and on to Taplow riverside. The new footbridge take you across to Monkey Island and its hotel and spa.
Services - Private Drainage - Mains gas, electricity & water
Square Footage: 3409 sq ft
Location
Amerden Bank is set near to Maidenhead town centre with a range of facilities whilst further amenities may be found in the riverside towns of Windsor, Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. Bray village has a selection of well-regarded restaurants which include Micheal Roux's Waterside Inn, Henson Blummental's The Fat Duck as well as The Campesi and two gourmet pubs The Hindhead and The Crown.
Trains to London Paddington are available from Maidenhead Station (about 3.4 miles away) and from Taplow Station (about 1.3 miles away) is currently served at peak times run on average every 15 minutes. The new Crossrail services are also due to begin running soon. Tfl tube line services commenced between Reading and Paddington in 2020 on the soon to be completed Elizabeth Line (Crossrail). Road connections are good with the nearest motorway access is M4 (Junctions 7 and 8/9).
There are many highly regarded schools in the area including St Pirans, Claires Court and Highfield in Maidenhead, St. Nicolas in Taplow, Herries in Cookham Dean, St George and Upton House in Windsor. In the state sector are Cookham Dean Primary and Sir William Borlase Grammar in Marlow and Furze Platt in Maidenhead. Please check catchment areas and admissions policies.
Description
Amerden Bank is a Victorian home of considerable charm and character with secluded south facing gardens and towpath river frontage. On a pleasant reach of the Thames just below Bray Lock. Formerley the home of Dame Margot Fonteyn (the UK’s Prima Ballerina) and husband Roberto de Aris (politician). The well-proportioned accommodation make it ideal for family life and entertaining.
On the ground floor the elegant reception hall creates a welcoming first impression. The house offers flexible family reception space. Of particular note is the double aspect drawing room with chic décor, period fireplace and a door opening on to the garden terrace. The kitchen offers a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances and is open plan to the conservatory. The conservatory with vaulted ceiling is a delightful room from which to enjoy views over the garden. This floor is completed by a dining room, study, family room, library and cloakroom.
On the first floor the spacious main bedroom leads into a fitted dressing room. A fine en suite bathroom with separate shower. There are four further spacious bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and a family bathroom complete this floor.
The gardens at Amerden Bank are delightful principally laid to lawn with feature beds and paved terraces. To the rear of the garden is access to the towpath with beautiful walks along the River Thames to Bray Lock and on to Taplow riverside. The new footbridge take you across to Monkey Island and its hotel and spa.
Services - Private Drainage - Mains gas, electricity & water
Square Footage: 3409 sq ft
