Oxford Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2PR | Property for sale | Savills
889 sq ft(82.59 sq m)
Guide price £625,000

Oxford RoadMarlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2PR

  • Recently sold

Key features

  • Sold in April 2024
  • 0.4 miles from Marlow High Street
  • 1 mile from Marlow station
  • Character features
  • Flexible accommodation
  • Beautifully presented interiors
  • Low-maintenance rear garden
  • Driveway parking to the rear

A characterful and beautifully appointed Victorian terraced home situated in a sought-after area of Marlow, close to the High Street and a wealth of pubs, shops and restaurants

About this property

  • Hope Cottage is situated less than half a mile from Marlow's vibrant High Street, in a popular area of town that is leafy and green, with good access to parks and footpaths, and in close proximity to the highly regarded schools such as Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. This charming Victorian cottage is situated within a short terrace, shielded from the road by a line of mature hedge and with parking accessible from the rear. The house is ideal for young families or downsizers. Internally the décor is beautifully appointed, featuring a sleek, modern kitchen and a stylish neutral colour palette, which is complemented throughout by a number of character features.

    The house is entered onto the sitting room which has fitted storage and an original fireplace. Wood flooring leads through to the dining room, which is an excellent size and has a wood burning stove. The room is open plan to the kitchen, which has a range of appliances and is arranged galley style, to maximise space. There is a separate dining area at the end of the kitchen, which is currently used as a playroom. Upstairs there are two good-size double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

    There is parking to the rear on a gravel driveway leading off a private residents-only road, which is accessed from Queen's Road. The rear garden is landscaped to include a parcel of lawn and two patio areas – one sunken, with smart built-in seating. There is a pedestrian gate for access to the parking area.

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There is never enough period housing available in Marlow, this is a beautiful example and the parking is ideal.

Alex ReidProperty agent

Local information

  • Oxford Road is situated close to the top of Marlow's vibrant High Street and is a short distance from Riley Park and its playground, a range of shops and pubs and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. Marlow town offers a superb range of retailers, with an eclectic mix of local independent and national names. There are numerous bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around the town offering destinations for any occasion. The town itself is situated on the banks of the river Thames and the Thames Path follows the river through Marlow.
  • Just outside the town, 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.
  • Being a popular location for young families, Marlow offers numerous schooling ranging from prep schools to secondary schools, such as Sir William Borlase's Grammar School and Great Marlow School.
  • For commuters, Marlow station has services to Paddington (via Maidenhead, with the new Elizabeth Line operating), with fast trains also accessible from High Wycombe providing a 25-minute journey into London Marylebone. The M40 and M4 motorways are accessed from the A404(M).

Additional information

  • Buckinghamshire Council Tax band - E
  • Directions: From the top of Marlow High Street, at the war memorial roundabout, head west on Marlow Road and then take the first right onto Oxford Road and proceed north. After 0.3 miles the property is found on the right-hand side, before the bend.
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: E