Spacious, newly refurbished 5‑bed cottage on 0.42 acre with terraces and double garage.
Large 5‑bed, 3 reception, 3 bath; newly renovated throughout
Winter Hill Cottage is a substantial five‑bedroom detached home set on about 0.42 acres in elevated, semi‑rural Cookham Dean. The house has been recently refurbished and extended to provide generous, well‑proportioned living space — three reception rooms, a large contemporary kitchen with island and three‑oven AGA, plus terraces and lawns that run the full length of the rear. Mature hedging and pergolaed terraces create private outdoor rooms ideal for family life and entertaining.
The first floor centres on a roomy principal suite with en suite bathroom and walk‑in wardrobe, alongside four further bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. Practical fixtures include a utility with dog shower, double garage and ample gravel driveway parking. The plot’s elevated, farmland‑adjacent position offers a quiet outlook above the River Thames and easy access to local village amenities and strong commuter rail links to London.
Important practical points: the house is heated by an oil‑fired boiler and uses oil as the main fuel (not on a community supply). The glazing was installed before 2002 and council tax is described as quite expensive. The property dates from the mid‑20th century construction period and, while newly renovated, buyers should note the older oil heating and glazing as potential ongoing costs.
Overall, this is a rare, large family home in an affluent, low‑crime area with excellent schools nearby, substantial outside space and strong transport links. It will suit buyers seeking a private, characterful country house within comfortable commuting distance of London, and those who are comfortable managing oil heating and older double glazing as part of the running costs.