RiversideRIVERSDALE, BOURNE END, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

RiversideRIVERSDALE, BOURNE END, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Marlow 4.3 miles, Beaconsfield 4.6 miles, Maidenhead 4.7 miles, Windsor 9.7 miles, London Heathrow 16.1 miles, Central London 30.9 miles, M40 4.9 miles, M4 5.5 miles(Distances approximate)

A unique, brand new, architect-designed, riverside property situated in a much envied position on the banks of the River Thames on Riversdale, a prestigious private road ideally located between Cookham and Bourne End.

AccommodationGround floor: Reception hall • Kitchen / Dining room • Drawing room • Family room

Study / potential ground floor bedroom 5 with en-suite shower-room • WC • Utility room • Storage

First floor: Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, en-suite shower room and private balcony • Two further bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms

Second floor: Fourth bedroom • Bathroom and study area

Boat HouseGround floor: Sitting room with inbuilt kitchenette / bar area • Sun deck

First floor: Bedroom with private balcony • Shower room

GarageElectronically operated double garage • Separately accessed Bedroom and Bathroom above • Gardener’s WC

Garden and groundsLandscaped gardens • Electronically operated gates leading to private driveway and substantial parking area • Terraces and sun deck

MooringThe property has its own private 50ft mooring • Located on a splendid lock-free stretch of the river, the option of a relaxing river cruise is literally on your door-step

Views / lifestyleA particular feature of the property is the panoramic views of the river, up and downstream

There are also wonderful unspoilt views to the protected opposite bank, and horizon beyond, without a property in sight

Constant entertainment is provided by boating and wild-life activity

In all about 0.57 acre

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

Henley-on-Thames20 Thameside, Henley-on-Thames

Oxfordshire RG9 2LJ

Tel: +44 1491 844900matthew.mannall@knightfrank.com

Country Department55 Baker Street,

London W1U 8AN

Tel: +44 20 7861 1114edward.welton@knightfrank.comdaisy.casement@knightfrank.comwww.knightfrank.co.uk

Situation Riversdale is a prestigious private road superbly

located between Cookham and Bourne End, both

offering excellent everyday shopping facilities,

doctors and restaurants. Bourne End has a train

station to London Paddington (1 hour, to be

substantially reduced with the arrival of Crossrail in

2019). More comprehensive facilities can be found

nearby in Marlow, Maidenhead, Beaconsfield and

Windsor.

Communications are excellent with easy access to

both the M4 and M40 providing links to London, the

West Country and the Midlands. London Heathrow is

also easily accessed from the M4.

Independent schools within 5 miles include

Godstowe, High March, Herries, St. Piran’s, Claires

Court, Davenies and Caldicott.

Boarding schools nearby include Eton, Shiplake,

Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, St. George’s School,

Ascot and Queen Anne’s at Caversham.

Gourmet restaurants within 5 miles include, The

Waterside and Fat Duck at Bray. Hand & Flowers,

Coach and The Ivy in Marlow, Bel and the Dragon

and Malik’s at Cookham, as well as Cliveden House

Hotel.

Leisure facilities locally include, golf at Temple, Stoke

Park, Harleyford, Burnham Beeches, Beaconsfield

and Winter Hill; sailing at Upper Thames Sailing Club

and Cookham Reach Sailing Club, and racing at

Windsor and Ascot.

In addition there’s a wide variety of cultural events

at Cliveden National Trust, The Swan Theatre in

High Wycombe, The Theatre Royal in Windsor and

London Irish Rugby Club at Reading.

HistoryRiverside has rich and fascinating history. The original Riversdale estate centred around Riversdale, a grand and imposing Victorian house built in 1885 complete with boathouse. This property was owned by, among others, Louis Bleriot, the first man ever to cross the channel in an aeroplane, and was bought in 1907 by George A. Kessler, the American millionaire, wine merchant, and (later) survivor of the sinking of the Lusitania, who was known as The Champagne King.

He made drastic changes to Riversdale to create an Elizabethan style mansion that he named New York Lodge. No expense was spared in creating this impressive riverside house, where Kessler could entertain on a grand scale, with lavish parties on the banks of the River Thames.

The mansion was destroyed in a fire in 1926 and the land was divided into plots. However, the original boat house remains to this day and forms ancillary accommodation to Riverside, having been sympathetically restored and converted to create an annexe to the new house.

RiversideRiverside is a brand new property which has been designed and built to the highest standards overlooking the Cookham Reach stretch of the River Thames. The intention was to take full advantage of this exceptional position on the banks of the river and to maximise the panoramic views whilst retaining privacy and seclusion. The house is approached through electric gates, with the driveway cleverly configured to protect the house from view. The drive is lined with lawns and there is substantial parking as well as a double garage.

On entering the house one is immediately struck by stunning views over the river which are visible from the front door. The architecturally designed house has been cleverly laid out to create an open plan space which manages to retain individual areas with a degree of separation. There is a well appointed kitchen, designed for entertaining, with vaulted ceiling and quality appliances, having plenty of work space, including a large central island unit. The utility room provides useful space for a washing machine, dryer and storage as well as a Mega flow, boiler and water softener.

From the entrance hall, the kitchen leads through the dining area onto the drawing room with a stunning working gas fireplace providing some drama, (main source of heating in the house being under floor heating). Floor to ceiling solar glass doors provide exceptional panoramic views and seamlessly open onto the terrace outside which provides an idyllic spot for relaxation and al fresco dining. Leading round from the drawing room there is a good sized family room, ideal for a games / cinema room, with full height solar glass windows offering views over the gardens and drive. This space can be instantly separated or incorporated using a huge concealed pocket door. Also on this floor there is a good sized office (potential ground floor bedroom 5) with shower room en-suite, as well as a guest WC and storage cupboard.

There are three bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom occupies the full width of the house across the rear, providing exceptional views over the river and luxurious space. There are plenty of built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom as well as a separate en-suite shower room.

The two further bedrooms on this floor each have an en-suite shower room.

On the second floor, there is a further bedroom and bathroom along with a landing space with fitted desk.

The lighting throughout the house and grounds is a particular

feature, having been designed by a leading lighting consultant,

an expert on ’Grand Designs Live’

Rako Lighting technology has been built in allowing flexibility in

the future.

The house is designed to Environment Agency calculations for

flood prevention purposes.

Riverside is a beautifully built property perfect for those with a

true appreciation of the peace and quiet of the river, yet with all

amenities on your doorstep.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaHouse: 355 sq.m. or 3821 sq.ft.

Boat House Annexe: 88 sq.m. or 947 sq.ft.Garage: 54 sq.m. or 581 sq.ft.Total: 497sq.m. or 5349 sq.ft.

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Terrace

Recreation

First Floor Second Floor

Ground Floor

Garage with bedroom suite over

Boat House Annexe Ground Floor(Not shown in actual location/orientation)

Boat House Annexe First Floor

First Floor

Boat HouseThe former boat house has been completely modernised and now comprises a sitting room with inbuilt kitchenette / bar, first floor bedroom with balcony, and shower room. A private sun deck is accessed from the ground floor and is the only known such deck to protrude into the river on this stretch.

Garage and annexeThere is a two storey garage within the grounds offering parking space for two cars. The separately accessed upstairs accommodation provides a further bedroom and bathroom, ideal for guests or for staff.

There is also a gardener’s WC within the garage building.

GardensThe gardens have been beautifully landscaped and offer a mix of lawns and terraces for sitting and enjoying the river. The plot is enclosed and surrounded by high walls and hedging, offering total privacy.

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.

Photographs: October 2017. Particulars: November 2017. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

RIVERSIDE

SecurityThe grounds are monitored by four separate CCTV cameras. There is also a video entry system. The house and garage have separate alarm systems and security lighting.

ServicesMains electricity, water and drainage. Mains gas fired central heating.

Fixtures and fittingsAll items known as fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale but may be made available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority Wycombe District Council. Tel 01494 461 000

Directions (SL8 5EB)Exit the M40 at J4 and go south on the A404. At the roundabout take the 1st exit to Bourne End ﴾A4094﴾. On entering Bourne End, pass the parade of shops and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit to Cookham. Go past Wessex Road and Hedsor Road on the left and just after the right hand bend take the first entrance to Riversdale. After about 200 yards, the entrance gates to Riverside will be found on the right hand side.

ViewingsAll viewings to be arranged strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Knight Frank LLP.