For Sale3 Bedroom House in Lock Island, Mill Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1QE£2,000,000

A superb opportunity to buy a private riverside home with large boathouse, also benefitting from a double garage and outstanding views. Situated in the centre of Marlow, The Rosary is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a property in one of the town's most magical settings. Fantastically private with privileged access to the river via its own mooring and wide riverbank, the property is one of just a small number and has lovely southerly views over the water, countryside and the magnificent properties on the opposite bank of the Thames. Furthermore the property has a detached garage and driveway, with light and power, so that the island lifestyle setting retains its convenience of parking within the town centre. The property is an easy walk into town via the lock gates on Mill Road. Originally built in the 1970s with an elevated position, the generously proportioned spaces for entertaining and a flexible floor plan allow for a variety of options for bedrooms and living areas. The house offers a fantastic opportunity for improvement, with scope to remodel or simply decorate to suit the needs and tastes of the new owner. Some of the original homes on the island have been subjected to greater alteration with some entirely rebuilt in recent times. A further highlight is the substantial detached boat house, which has a mooring below and a first-floor space currently used as an office. The current layout comprises an internal hallway leading to a kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility room and snug, a formal dining room, sitting room and sun room. The bedrooms are located together and include a large double with access to the sun room which could make an additional reception room, a bedroom with en suite shower room and a further double. There's a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom with WC. Outside The Rosary is set within picturesque riverside gardens which lead directly down to the river, offering a mooring and captivating views over the water. As there is no vehicular access to Lock Island, the property's parking area is situated on Mill Road and includes space for a number of cars and a double garage with electric doors. A pedestrian path leads across the island to the house, which is surrounded by mature gardens featuring tall trees affording excellent privacy, and several well-established flowerbeds. The timber boat house is situated over the water, making the house ideal for keen sailors. A second private walled garden is set facing inward to the island providing a welcome private space for entertaining, as well as space for a greenhouse. View payable Stamp Duty for this property