For Sale5 Bedroom Property in River Gardens, Bray, SL6£1,800,000

A refined, 5-bedroom family home in an exclusive setting, close to the banks of the River Thames With its white-painted elevations and multi-paned windows, Bandol is a highly appealing property offering light-filled, stylish and versatile accommodation, complemented by neutral décor which creates an oasis of calm sophistication ideally suited to present-day lifestyles. Attractive wood flooring in the hallway extends across much of the ground floor offering a pleasing sense of cohesion and providing practicality. | The hub of the home is found to the rear in the kitchen/dining/breakfast room which is filled with natural light courtesy of four windows and glazed bi-folding doors which offer a seamless transition to the garden. Fitted with contemporary cabinetry, topped by stone worksurfaces, the kitchen features a Belfast sink and an island unit with breakfast bar, with ancillary space provided by a utility room. Reception rooms comprise an elegant sitting room with corner fireplace, a flexible-use family room and a music room/study, with wall panelling. A cloakroom completes the arrangement on the ground floor. On the first floor, the cool colour palette continues with the principal bedroom having extensive wardrobe storage and a spacious en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, one with access to eaves storage and an en suite shower room, along with two well-appointed bathrooms. This property has 0.5 acres of land. Outside Situated in a gated community set around a private square which all the homeowners share ownership of, Bandol enjoys the benefits of this unique neighbourhood including exclusive access to the River Thames where residents can drop in a kayak or paddleboard and mess about on the river! Once you enter River Gardens Bandol is approached via a gravelled driveway where there is parking provision for several vehicles. The rear garden offers a sanctuary with an area laid to lawn interspersed by specimen trees, with evergreen and mature shrubs, hedging and trees at the boundaries. A paved terrace adjoining the rear of the house offers opportunities for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation. A timber pergola provides an additional garden feature and is set over an area of gravel, a timber edged herb/flower bed provides a spot for propagation. It is worth noting tht the property comes with the benefit of river access, as part of the River Gardens community. Situation The picturesque Thameside village of Bray is a gourmet hotspot with highly regarded restaurants on the doorstep, including Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck and Hinds Head, the Waterside Inn, owned by the Roux brothers, the Crown, and Caldesi in Campagna. A comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities can be found in nearby Maidenhead and Windsor and communication links are excellent with road-users having easy access to the M4 and M25, and for commuters the train station at Maidenhead provides regular services to Waterloo and Paddington (via Slough) and benefits from Crossrail/Elizabeth Line. There are exceptional schools in the vicinity including Oldfield School, Braywick Court Free School and Holyport College (sponsored by Eton College), St. Pirans, Claires Court and Highfield Prep School. Directions Exit the M4 (J8/9) and proceed on the A308(M) towards Maidenhead Central. At the Braywick roundabout take the 3rd exit/A308 (towards Windsor). Turn left onto the A3028/Upper Bray Road (before going under the motorway bridge) and continue along this road (becoming High Street) to Bray Village. Take the right turn to join Old Mill Lane and after approximately 0.4 mile, turn left into River Gardens. Turn left and the property will be found on the left.