Riversdale, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8

A truly outstanding detached Victorian residence that has been completely transformed by the current owners with private frontage and mooring on the River Thames.

Riversdale Lodge has been transformed by the current owners in recent years to offer truly outstanding living accommodation.

The property has been meticulously renovated and finished to a fantastic specification. The highlight is undoubtably the newly built open plan bespoke kitchen/breakfast/family living room with full height glass bi-fold doors to the splash pool terrace, enjoying panoramic views over the gardens towards the River Thames. There is a Rais wood burning stove and a separate adjoining utility room / prep kitchen, also with integrated appliances.

Off the entrance hall in the original house is a panelled drawing room, which benefits from a Chesney wood burning stove. There is a further TV room, a large study and a fantastic dining hall, suitable for large-scale entertaining. 

On the first floor, the main bedroom suite is accessed by its own oak staircase and features full-height glass doors that offer stunning views and lead to a terrace overlooking the River Thames. The suite includes a spacious dressing area with a freestanding stone bath and an impressive ensuite bathroom.

There are four additional bedroom suites in the old house, along with a sixth bedroom, accessed by the main oak staircase off the entertaining hall. A lovely family bathroom also serves this area. Between the bedrooms is a private roof terrace with hardwood decking.

On the ground floor there is a self-contained annex with independent access, comprising of a studio living space, a separate fully equipped kitchen and a shower room, ideal for an au pair or as a teenager’s pad.

Gardens and Grounds

The property enjoys secure parking for up to twenty vehicles behind the original Victorian remote-controlled gates.

The property benefits from a detached triple garage with a self-contained studio above, with kitchen and bathroom. The private rear garden has been fully landscaped and faces west, enjoying direct access to and lovely views over the River Thames, across the private jetty. There is a boat store and fully fitted outdoor kitchen with a hob, oven, fridge, and sink. The Geodesic dome is large enough for 8 diners to enjoy the view all year round and there is a riverside bath and shower.

SPECIFICATION - INTERNAL FINISHES

-Floor-to-ceiling glazing in kitchen with Origin bi-fold doors.

-All principal rooms feature smoked oak floors.

-Chesney wood buring stove in drawing room.

-Family living area with Rais wood buring stove.

-Panelled drawing room with twin double doors to the entertaining hall.

-Bespoke fitted kitchen in fumed oak & zebrano joinery.

-Separate adjoining Utility Room / Prep Kitchen with integrated dishwasher and laundry machines, matching marble counter and joinery, limestone floor.

-Brazilian granite work surfaces with leathered finish.

-A Guest cloakroom with feature Marble work surface and wall hung WC.

-Two bespoke staircases with smoked oak treads, steel spindles and piano black continuous handrails.

-Total of 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, all featuring marble surfaces and Lusso Stone fittings.

-Bespoke master bathroom with twin basins set under a marble work surface.

SPECIFICATION - EXTERNAL FINISHES

-Fully Landscaped and lit garden adjoining the Thames.

-Detached quadruple garage with remote control doors.

-35’ x 21’ roof terrace with hardwood decking, accessed from both the master suite and the main landing.

-Heated, filtered splash pool in limestone terrace outside the kitchen.

-Riverside boat and paddleboard store with fully fitted outdoor kitchen, including hob, oven, fridge and sink.

-Riverside bath and shower.

-Riverside Geodesic dome, large enough for 8 diners.

-Hardwood decked jetty projecting into the Thames with CCTV, WiFi, power and lighting.

-Seperate coach house annex.

-The flat roof areas are finished in liquid applied GRP, which comes with a 50 year guarantee.

-Gravel drive behind remote controlled original gates with parking for 20 cars.

SPECIFICATION - EQUIPMENT

-The whole house has been fully renovated and insulated, with new wiring and plumbing throughout.

-Whole house has underfloor heating with independent, programmable control of each room, and centralised control of the heating over the internet.

-Fitted carpets to secondary bedrooms, tiling to bathroom floors.

-Quooker instant boiling water tap, flush induction hob, 2 full size larder fridges, freezer, dishwasher, double fan and combination microwave ovens, remote control flush ceiling extract fan.

-TV snug with custom TV housing, wired for surround sound.

-Bespoke remote control venetian blinds to master suite.

-Bespoke dressing room with automatic lighting.

-Rako programmable lighting to kitchen and garden.

-Separate coach house annex has underfloor heating under oak floors, independent heating system and HRV.

SPECIFICATION - EQUIPMENT

-500 litre Megaflo mains pressure hot water with secondary circuit for instant hot water powered by twin 80kw A-rated Worcester Bosch gas boilers for main house. Kitchen block is powered by 12KW Air Source Heat Pump.

-Heat Recovery Ventilation System with zoned control, automatic boost control and summer by-pass to kitchen block.

-Networked smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detection system.

-Meshed WiFi throughout the house and grounds.

-Wired for ceiling speakers and TV points.

-Wired for solar power panels to main roof and for air conditioning.

-Video entry phone, CCTV and alarm system.

Location

Bourne End has a thriving Marina and a good variety of local shops, with the more extensive facilities of Marlow and Beaconsfield within a few miles’ drive. This stretch of the Thames is the longest reach between locks, with easy access from the jetty giving 5 miles of uninterrupted river cruising. There are 2 thriving sailing clubs within sight of the house.

Taplow Station is within 10 minutes drive, offering free parking and fast access to London on the Elizabeth Line. Alternatively, Beaconsfield Station to Marylebone takes just 25 minutes. The M40 (junction 2) and M4 (junction 7) are both within 5 miles, giving easy access to the motorway system and Heathrow Airport in under 30 minutes.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent choice of state and independent schools, including several leading grammar schools within a few miles.

The area benefits from many recreational facilities including the fabulous spa at Cliveden (within 5 minutes of the house) and David Lloyd at Wooburn. There are many lovely riverside and woodland walks, and several golf courses close by, including Winter Hill and The Huntswood. The National Sport Centre at Bisham is within 10 minutes drive. The area is well served with many excellent restaurants and pubs, including several within walking / boating distance: The Hand and Flower, Roux at Skindles, The Fat Duck, Astor Grill and Compleat Angler are all close by.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Council Tax Band: H
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: C