The Mount offers a rare chance to invest in a historic property that has been cherished by the same family for five decades. This expansive period home boasts an impressive lineage, dating back to the 16th century, with significant enhancements from the late 19th century that showcase its Tudor revival architecture, including a standout bell tower. Spanning nearly 7,500 square feet across three levels, the property is primed for substantial refurbishment and modernization. There’s ample scope to significantly enhance the living space with proposed rear extensions and the potential addition of a standalone garden annexe, pending planning approval.
Notably, the home was once inhabited by Kenneth Grahame, drawing inspiration for his famed work from nearby natural features, while artist Sir Stanley Spencer also painted here, adding to its cultural significance. The property's interior features a grand drawing room with intricate woodwork and picturesque views over the landscaped gardens. The original layout includes spacious former servant quarters ripe for reconfiguration into modern amenities like utility rooms or studios.
With eight bedrooms on the first floor and an additional four on the second level, each offering stunning countryside vistas, there is significant opportunity to redesign these spaces to improve functionality and aesthetic appeal. The beautifully tended grounds extend over approximately 3.5 acres and include various gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, and several outbuildings that may be restored or replaced with new structures upon securing necessary permissions.
Located in Cookham Dean's picturesque semi-rural setting near desirable towns like Marlow and Maidenhead—offering great local amenities and transport links—this property represents both a valuable restoration project and an exciting investment opportunity.
