12 bedroom detached house for sale

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12 bedroom detached house for sale

Spring Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6
£2,750,000

Our Summary

  • Owned by the same family for the past 50 years, The Mount presents a unique opportunity to acquire a grand period property with a rich literary and artistic heritage, offering considerable potential for renovation and enhancement
  • While the house would benefit from a comprehensive renovation to bring it up to modern standards, its historic charm and period features remain intact
  • With two staircases and ample space throughout, there is significant potential to reorganise the layout, adjusting the number and size of the bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Additional amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a historic greenhouse, a triple garage and store, and a few dilapidated outbuildings that could potentially be restored or replaced with a substantial annexe, subject to planning permission

Description

The Mount, a grand period property, has been owned by the same family for 50 years and offers a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of literary and artistic history. The property, which spans nearly 7,500 square feet, has its oldest sections dating back to the 16th century and a late 19th-century extension that added impressive architectural elements. The house has been the childhood home of author Kenneth Grahame and has also been a residence of the renowned painter Sir Stanley Spencer. While the property would benefit from a comprehensive renovation, its historic charm and period features remain intact. The property features eight bedrooms, three bathrooms, a drawing room, formal dining room, and informal sitting room, as well as a small cellar and a back staircase leading to additional bedrooms and a study/living area. The beautifully landscaped formal gardens, designed in the late 1800s, feature an Italian-style sunken garden, an ornamental pond, and several notable specimen trees. The property is situated in a semi-rural setting, close to the River Thames, and offers easy access to local towns and villages, including Marlow, Cookham, and Maidenhead, as well as nearby schools and amenities.