The Birches
Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8PF
Guide Price
£2,795,000
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Land Tags: Ancient Woodland, Irrigation, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Mar 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Ancient Woodland, Irrigation, Woodland
Fine country house with mature gardens and annexe.
Description
The Birches is a characterful family home, set in a wonderful semi-rural location. Originally built in 1948, the property offers excellent accommodation, equally suited to both family living and formal entertaining. The generous, mature gardens surround the house and of particular note is the wonderful courtyard which also gives access to a one bedroom annexe. About 1.25 acres in all.
An attractive wide porch leads into the vaulted galleried reception hall with a cloaks cupboard, cloakroom and stairs to the first floor. The dual aspect drawing room is an elegant space overlooking the grounds. The room features exposed beams and an impressive bespoke fireplace with a solid oak wood surround. The adjacent study has oak panelling and again has lovely garden views. A library/ family room, with French doors on to the outside terrace and a feature stone fireplace with a wood burner. Oak framed glass doors give access to both the dining room and kitchen. The dining room enjoys solid oak fitted cabinetry and two sets of French doors opening on to both the garden and courtyard. Adjacent lies a lounge/entertaining room which is of excellent proportions with wood panelling, a fully fitted bar and a striking brick inglenook style fireplace. There is also a cloakroom located just off this room. The kitchen and adjacent breakfast room overlook the courtyard to the rear with French doors giving outside access. The kitchen is well equipped with a good range of units with granite worktops over, and integrated appliances include two ovens, electric hob, microwave and a dishwasher. There is space for an American style fridge/freezer. Lying off the kitchen is a fully fitted utility room, with space and plumbing for appliances. In the breakfast room is a fitted French dresser and a door through to a spacious boot room which leads into the garage.
On the first floor the attractive galleried landing overlooks the reception hall and leads to four good sized bedrooms, all with lovely views. The principal bedroom has a dressing area, fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle. There is a guest bedroom with an en suite shower room and two further bedrooms, one with a range of fitted wardrobes and a delightful dual aspect. A family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.
Outside
The property is approached through security gates over a sweeping granite set driveway with parking and turning space for several vehicles. There is a triple garage with a workshop and store room. Attached to the garage is a self-contained one bedroom annexe, with a sitting room, fully fitted kitchen and spacious shower room. The accommodation is generous with both the bedroom and sitting room overlooking the courtyard. The mature, well maintained gardens surround the property, enhancing its private setting, with high hedging providing seclusion. There is a large expanse of lawn interspersed with trees and planted beds and borders. A large terrace adjoins the house with door access from the library and dining room. A beautiful landscaped courtyard is fully enclosed with features including a lychgate, raised box beds with roses and a central water feature. There is also a gardeners WC. The courtyard is a real feature of the property and provides an ideal setting for outside entertaining and summer dining. The garden benefits from an irrigation system, storage sheds and a log store.
Location
M40 (J2) 2 miles, Burnham Village 2.5 miles, M4 (J7) 4.5 miles, Beaconsfield 3.5 miles, Maidenhead 6 miles, Windsor 8 miles, Heathrow (T5) 15 miles, central London 25 miles. All times and distances are approximate and correct at the time of writing.
The Birches occupies an ideal setting on the edge of Burnham Beeches, the historic, protected ancient woodland giving hundreds of acres of extensive walks, cycle paths and bridleways. The hamlet of Littleworth Common benefits from a highly regarded infants school and two public houses, The Jolly Woodman and The Blackwood Arms. Nearby is historic Cliveden House with its glorious National Trust gardens overlooking the River Thames.
Burnham village provides excellent facilities for day to day shopping with more comprehensive facilities available in Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and Windsor. The area’s excellent communication links include Crossrail and regular rail connections to London Paddington from Burnham, Taplow or Slough with connections to Marylebone available from Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. With the advent of Crossrail targeted for completion in 2022, journey times to London’s West End, City and Canary Wharf will be significantly reduced.
Comprehensive sport and leisure facilities can be found in the area, in particular Burnham Beeches Golf Club, Lambourne Golf Club and additional clubs at Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Stoke Poges and Denham. Racing can be found at Ascot, Windsor and Kempton Park.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, of which Burnham Grammar school for boys and girls is the nearest. Local independent preparatory schools include Dair House (Farnham Royal), Caldicott (Farnham Royal), The Beacon (Amersham), Davenies (Beaconsfield) and High March (Beaconsfield), to name a few.
Square Footage: 5,107 sq ft
Acreage: 1.25 Acres
Directions
From London take the M40 to Junction 2 and exit. Take the first exit left onto the A355, the dual carriageway signposted Farnham Common and Slough. After about 200 yards turn right on to Burnham Road, signposted Burnham. Follow the road for about 2 miles and the entrance to The Birches will be found on the right hand side, opposite the Jolly Woodman public house.
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. High speed fibre broadband. Please note that none of the services have been tested.
Marketed by: Savills, Beaconsfield
Description
The Birches is a characterful family home, set in a wonderful semi-rural location. Originally built in 1948, the property offers excellent accommodation, equally suited to both family living and formal entertaining. The generous, mature gardens surround the house and of particular note is the wonderful courtyard which also gives access to a one bedroom annexe. About 1.25 acres in all.
An attractive wide porch leads into the vaulted galleried reception hall with a cloaks cupboard, cloakroom and stairs to the first floor. The dual aspect drawing room is an elegant space overlooking the grounds. The room features exposed beams and an impressive bespoke fireplace with a solid oak wood surround. The adjacent study has oak panelling and again has lovely garden views. A library/ family room, with French doors on to the outside terrace and a feature stone fireplace with a wood burner. Oak framed glass doors give access to both the dining room and kitchen. The dining room enjoys solid oak fitted cabinetry and two sets of French doors opening on to both the garden and courtyard. Adjacent lies a lounge/entertaining room which is of excellent proportions with wood panelling, a fully fitted bar and a striking brick inglenook style fireplace. There is also a cloakroom located just off this room. The kitchen and adjacent breakfast room overlook the courtyard to the rear with French doors giving outside access. The kitchen is well equipped with a good range of units with granite worktops over, and integrated appliances include two ovens, electric hob, microwave and a dishwasher. There is space for an American style fridge/freezer. Lying off the kitchen is a fully fitted utility room, with space and plumbing for appliances. In the breakfast room is a fitted French dresser and a door through to a spacious boot room which leads into the garage.
On the first floor the attractive galleried landing overlooks the reception hall and leads to four good sized bedrooms, all with lovely views. The principal bedroom has a dressing area, fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle. There is a guest bedroom with an en suite shower room and two further bedrooms, one with a range of fitted wardrobes and a delightful dual aspect. A family bathroom completes the accommodation on this floor.
Outside
The property is approached through security gates over a sweeping granite set driveway with parking and turning space for several vehicles. There is a triple garage with a workshop and store room. Attached to the garage is a self-contained one bedroom annexe, with a sitting room, fully fitted kitchen and spacious shower room. The accommodation is generous with both the bedroom and sitting room overlooking the courtyard. The mature, well maintained gardens surround the property, enhancing its private setting, with high hedging providing seclusion. There is a large expanse of lawn interspersed with trees and planted beds and borders. A large terrace adjoins the house with door access from the library and dining room. A beautiful landscaped courtyard is fully enclosed with features including a lychgate, raised box beds with roses and a central water feature. There is also a gardeners WC. The courtyard is a real feature of the property and provides an ideal setting for outside entertaining and summer dining. The garden benefits from an irrigation system, storage sheds and a log store.
Location
M40 (J2) 2 miles, Burnham Village 2.5 miles, M4 (J7) 4.5 miles, Beaconsfield 3.5 miles, Maidenhead 6 miles, Windsor 8 miles, Heathrow (T5) 15 miles, central London 25 miles. All times and distances are approximate and correct at the time of writing.
The Birches occupies an ideal setting on the edge of Burnham Beeches, the historic, protected ancient woodland giving hundreds of acres of extensive walks, cycle paths and bridleways. The hamlet of Littleworth Common benefits from a highly regarded infants school and two public houses, The Jolly Woodman and The Blackwood Arms. Nearby is historic Cliveden House with its glorious National Trust gardens overlooking the River Thames.
Burnham village provides excellent facilities for day to day shopping with more comprehensive facilities available in Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and Windsor. The area’s excellent communication links include Crossrail and regular rail connections to London Paddington from Burnham, Taplow or Slough with connections to Marylebone available from Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. With the advent of Crossrail targeted for completion in 2022, journey times to London’s West End, City and Canary Wharf will be significantly reduced.
Comprehensive sport and leisure facilities can be found in the area, in particular Burnham Beeches Golf Club, Lambourne Golf Club and additional clubs at Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Stoke Poges and Denham. Racing can be found at Ascot, Windsor and Kempton Park.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, of which Burnham Grammar school for boys and girls is the nearest. Local independent preparatory schools include Dair House (Farnham Royal), Caldicott (Farnham Royal), The Beacon (Amersham), Davenies (Beaconsfield) and High March (Beaconsfield), to name a few.
Square Footage: 5,107 sq ft
Acreage: 1.25 Acres
Directions
From London take the M40 to Junction 2 and exit. Take the first exit left onto the A355, the dual carriageway signposted Farnham Common and Slough. After about 200 yards turn right on to Burnham Road, signposted Burnham. Follow the road for about 2 miles and the entrance to The Birches will be found on the right hand side, opposite the Jolly Woodman public house.
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. High speed fibre broadband. Please note that none of the services have been tested.
Marketed by: Savills, Beaconsfield
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.