* Freehold
* 8 bedrooms
* 4 reception rooms
* 5 bathrooms
* 34. 94 acres
* Outbuildings
* Period
* Detached
* Garden
* Parking
* Rural
* Swimming Pool
* Private Parking
* Cellar
* Meadow
A rare opportunity to purchase a historic Grade II listed family home on the
outskirts of the highly regarded riverside town of Marlow.
Delightfully located in the Chiltern Hills, Lord's Wood was built in 1899 and
has been the present family's home since 1974. The house retains many of the
original features, which include high ceilings, classic cornicing, period
fireplaces, and elegant windows.
The ground floor comprises a very welcoming reception hall, with a pillared
archway to the main staircase. A fine drawing room has a feature wood carved
fireplace with log burner, large bay windows overlooking the impressive
garden, plus French windows leading to the parterre garden. A hexagon shaped
dining room, with open fireplace, fitted display units, parquet flooring, and
a large window overlooking the garden. There is a light and spacious
kitchen/breakfast room with a range of painted wall and floor units, an Aga,
and a wood burning stove. Double doors lead onto the terraced area ideal for
al fresco dining. There is a lobby with s door to the outside, a boot room,
and stairs down to the cellar, which are ideal for storage.
Through the pillared arch up the main staircase with leaded window and
galleried landing, the first floor offers the principal bedroom suite – a
bright room with a feature fireplace and door leading on to the Juliet
balcony, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, a bathroom, plus a separate
cloakroom. There are also two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a
further double bedroom, upstairs utility room, and a separate shower room with
a walk - in shower and WC. Up a staircase, the second floor comprises three more
double bedrooms, a single bedroom, hobby room, and bathroom - an ideal area
for teenagers.
The Studio
A second driveway leads to The Studio, which presently is being used as an art
gallery studio/office. The front door leads into a large reception hall, with
two cloakrooms and on to a large reception area with feature fireplace and
wonderful arched sash window and an oak floor. This leads into a large,
impressive gallery with a library/office off to one side.
Upstairs comprises an office with feature fireplace, an office/media room, a
small kitchen area, and another office.
Gardens and Grounds
Lord's Wood is accessed up a secluded tree lined avenue through an electric
gate into the gravel driveway. There are extensive grounds which feature
richly planted herbaceous borders, mature trees, yew tree hedging and topiary,
a parterre garden planted with box, flagstone terrace, a formal garden mainly
laid to lawn. A lightly wooded area leads onto a pergola walkway. This takes
you to the wildflower meadows with wonderful views over the Chilterns. A
special kitchen garden houses an Alitex Greenhouse, a summerhouse, raised beds
and a cutting garden. A lovely herb garden enclosed by yew hedges has a raised
circular pond. A private area reached through a brick arch houses the outdoor
swimming pool, sauna, shower and changing room. This is a splendid place for
entertaining whilst taking in the wonderful garden.
Outbuildings
The Workshop/Estate Office with power housing a small kitchen/office.
Lytton Barn which has extensive storage and could be suitable for conversion,
subject to planning permission. (See floor plan). James Barn on two floors
again has extensive storage and could be converted, subject to planning
permission. (See floor plan)
There is an Estate Yard with various outbuildings, composting bays, and an
enclosed orchard with fruit cage.
Marlow 1. 5 miles
Henley 8 miles
M40 (J4) 5 miles, M4 (J8/9) 7 miles, Central London 34 miles

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