£999,950 /Sale price

A beautiful converted school, refurbished to provide a charming character home with high vaulted ceilings, lovely rooms and a rural yet convenient setting. DescriptionSet in a perfect semi-rural position in the coveted location of Medmenham - perfect for both Marlow and Henley-on-Thames - is this superb character property, recently refurbished and renovated throughout. This lovely former school now provides a renovated home with a new kitchen, new plumbing to refitted bathroom and en suite spaces, new electrics, insulation and new decoration throughout.The front door opens into a welcoming reception hallway which leads to the generous open plan kitchen/dining and family space. This large room is to the front of the house with a high vaulted ceiling giving a particularly grand feel to the space. A large sitting reception room is to the rear of the house, again with high vaulted ceilings. Bedroom accommodation is by way of a main bedroom with en suite shower room, a second double bedroom and a family bathroom. There is a further room to the ground floor, ideal as either a home office or a small third occasional bedroom. OutsideThere is parking to the front of the property off School Lane with an additional parking area on the other side of the lane. Wrought iron gates lead into the front courtyard area.The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area and a balcony to the rear of the sitting room. There is a cellar access from the rear of the property. Views to the rear extend over the surround fields. There is side access to the rear garden.LocationSchool Lane is a coveted location in Medmenham, a lane of pretty homes set amongst the rolling Chiltern Hills. Medmenham is delightfully semi rural yet perfectly positioned for access to both Marlow and Henley-on-Thames, being 3.5 miles and 4.5 miles respectively.The towns of Marlow and Henley offer an eclectic mix of local independent and national retailers. There are numerous bars, cafes and restaurants around the towns suited for any occasion. Both towns are situated on the banks of the River Thames and the Thames Path follows the river through the towns. Just outside the town centres, the area opens out to glorious rolling countryside and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outdoor pursuits are numerous, as are golf, football, cricket and rugby clubs. For commuters, both towns have train stations to Paddington (via Maidenhead and/or Twyford) and the M40 and M4 motorways are accessed from the A404(M) which pass the towns. A comprehensive range of private and state schooling options in the area include Sir William Borlases Grammar School, Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Caldicot Preparatory School and some excellent schools in the Maidenhead and Henley area.Square Footage: 1,584 sq ft DirectionsFrom Marlow High Street head north to the top of the High Street and take the first exit onto West Street. Follow the road to Medmenham for approximately 3.3 miles and turn right at the pub. School Lane is up the hill after about 100 metres. Additional InfoPlease note the photography was taken in November 2023.Private drainageOil and gas heatingMains water*Knotweed - a treatment plan is in place for management of Japanese Knotweed within the boundary*