Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8NJ

A truly remarkable home with lovely river views, studio flat & swimming pool offering an outstanding blend of architectural grandeur, historic charm and contemporary style.

Description

The Tower is a striking period residence that seamlessly combines architectural grandeur with bold contemporary design. Beautifully presented throughout, the property offers elegant accommodation rich in character, with impressive ceiling heights, ornate cornicing, decorative fireplaces and an abundance of natural light.

The principal reception rooms are particularly impressive, providing exceptional spaces for both entertaining and everyday living. A magnificent drawing room features an intricately carved fireplace, stunning period detailing and large windows overlooking the gardens, while a further sitting room enjoys direct access to the terrace and offers a wonderfully bright and relaxing environment.

The dining room is a distinctive and atmospheric space, surrounded by bespoke floor to ceiling bookcases crafted in rich dark wood. Elegant proportions, a statement chandelier and library style surroundings create a sophisticated setting for formal dining and entertaining.

A dramatic central staircase forms the heart of the house, rising through impressive galleried landings with white balustrades, vibrant red carpeting and striking patterned tiled flooring below.

The kitchen and breakfast room is both stylish and practical, featuring contemporary cabinetry, generous work surfaces and a central island. Roof lights and extensive glazing flood the room with natural light, while doors open directly onto the terrace, creating an effortless connection between the house and garden.

The first floor provides a superb principal bedroom suite with river views and a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom, complemented by four further bedrooms (some with river views) and a well appointed family bathroom. One of the most distinctive bedrooms is located within the tower itself and double doors opening onto an elegant balcony, creating a truly unique and characterful retreat. Above the garage, and accessed via external steps from the rear terrace, is a versatile first floor studio apartment offering excellent ancillary accommodation.

The mature gardens provide a private and picturesque setting, with established trees, colourful planting, expansive lawns and generous terraces for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beautifully enclosed and wonderfully tranquil, they provide the perfect backdrop to this exceptional family home.

Location

The Tower is situated in a prestigious location in the riverside location at Maidenhead and the neighbouring picturesque village of Bray, renowned for its cosy English pubs and array of Michelin-starred restaurants including the Fat Duck and Waterside Inn, which can be accessed via boat. Also accessible by boat or road in approximately ten minutes is the newly opened Soho River House members’ club.

There is a range of cafes, bars and restaurants accessible locally, primarily centred around the regenerated Waterside Quarter in Maidenhead. Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf at Maidenhead, Taplow, Marlow, Cookham and Henley; horse racing at Windsor and Ascot; riding, walking and polo in Windsor Great Park; further beautiful walks at Cliveden and Basildon Park; flying at White Waltham; boating on the River Thames. There are tennis courts and a cricket club within the village of Bray.

Road communications are excellent, with the M4 (J8/9) providing access to Heathrow Airport, London, the West Country and the M25. Maidenhead station is close by with fast rail connections (from approx. 20 minutes at peak times) to London (Paddington) and the Elizabeth Line with regular services to the West End, City and Canary Wharf.

Schooling locally includes a variety of well-regarded private and state schools, including Claires Court in Maidenhead, Herries in Cookham Dean, St George’s Windsor Castle, Sir William Borlase Grammar, Lambrook in Winkfield Row, Papplewick and St Mary’s in Ascot and Eton College.

Square Footage: 3,704 sq ft