Cliveden Road, Burnham, SL1

Queen’s Lodge is a stunning individually designed house built in 2001. The house is set on the site of a former 19th-century lodge that once formed part of the Dropmore Estate. The Estate was often visited by Queen Victoria, hence the name “Queen’s Lodge”. The modern house is a high specification property which is finished to an exceptional standard and offers expansive accommodation across the main house and a separate studio apartment above the garage. The near two acre grounds comprise formal gardens, a swimming pool, tennis court and boules pitch, all of which are well enclosed for a feeling of outstanding privacy.

The house, though contemporary, has a character feel with its attractive timber-framed elevations with decorative brick and tile design. Internally, decorative plasterwork, brick and stone fireplaces and woodenframed leaded-style windows add further character, though the fixtures and fittings are all extremely modern. The kitchen is a particular highlight, with its Häcker cabinetry, lighting and Lusso Silestone surfaces, and there are premium Miele integrated appliances. The room is open plan, with zoned areas for entertaining and family and forms the heart of the house with doors leading onto the garden. Separately there are two formal reception rooms, a study, a laundry room and a cloakroom with WC. On the first floor, all five bedrooms are double size with built-in storage. Three are en suite, with the principal bedroom also having its own balcony overlooking the gardens, and there is a separate family bathroom. The second floor has a cinema room which could be converted for additional bedrooms if required. Above the triple garage is a self-contained studio apartment with kitchen/sitting/bedroom and en suite shower room, which could be ideal for an au pair, housekeeper or older children living at home.

Outside

The gated grounds of Queen’s Lodge are accessed opposite one of the entrances to Cliveden House and are very grand, with a pillared entrance side on to the house. There is a generous parking area to the front, with a triple garage and additional room for parking. The gardens envelop the house with formal lawns and borders to the front and rear, both backed by mature trees affording a high degree of privacy. To the side of the house, an outdoor swimming pool sits within a large terrace, while at the front there is an enclosed tennis court and illuminated boules pitch together with adjacent summer house.

Situation

Cliveden Road runs parallel to the river Thames and links the area of National Trust land around Cliveden House with the amenities of Maidenhead, Taplow and Burnham, all of which have train stations, day-to-day shopping, pubs and services. Beaconsfield and the M40 are also less than five miles distant for extensive shopping and transport links. There are footpaths available locally at Burnham Beeches and open countryside and attractions such as Cliveden House and grounds, Maidenhead Riverside, Cookham and Bray Village, the latter with its multiple Michelin-starred dining venues. There are several highly regarded schools in the Maidenhead area in both the state and independent sectors, including Burnham Grammar School which is just 2.6 miles distant. The property is also well located for the M4, providing access to the West Country, the M25, London and its airports. Rail services to London Paddington and Reading are available from Burnham station (3.1 miles) and Taplow station (2.6 miles) which are on the Elizabeth line.

Additional Information

Mains water and electricity. Drainage via septic tank.
Oil-fired central heating.