Summary
The original Millbrook House is reputed to have acquired its name from a mill that stood nearby. Today it represents fine recreation of a Queen Anne style home constructed in 2000 to modern building practices on the original footings of a former 18th Century property that was the home of Lord Bradbury, Governor of the Bank of England until into the 19th Century. It was later acquired by Major Abel-Smith (DSO), 2nd Household Cavalry Regiment, who demolished the upper floors and reconstructed it to a single storey in the 1920’s. It was subsequently purchased in the 1930’s by Jack Buchanan, a notable actor and singer of the time, who owned it until 1968. Our clients purchased, by then the dilapidated dwelling, in 1996 and undertook the gargantuan task of sympathetically rebuilding the property to its former glory.
Key Features
Full Description
It now remains befitting of its notable heritage having been beautifully rebuilt with a symmetrical façade complimented by detailed brickwork, handcrafted windows and a portico entrance. In contrast to the original, the reconstruction has incorporated high levels of insulation and all the conveniences befitting of today’s demanding life style. The accommodation extends to 5259 sq.ft with the main house set over three floors providing an adaptable layout, whilst giving a very useable and homely feel. Part of this is the adjoining 3 bedroom annex cottage, which is a separate dwelling with its own entrance accessible from the front courtyard and via an internal door from the main house. This arrangement is ideal for a multi-generational family or could be used to create a rental income.
The approach through a pillared driveway onto the walled front courtyard, sets the scene, providing ample parking and garaging for three cars. The portico entrance with its beautiful front door and fanlight open into impressive reception hall. This is a magnificent room in its own right with an open fireplace and a sweeping oak staircase rising to a galleried landing. The wide plank oak floor continues through double doors into a beautiful double aspect living room that overlooks and opens onto the south facing riverside terrace to one end there is ample space for a dining suite. The fabulous kitchen/breakfast room also has French doors opening onto the terrace and has been beautifully fitted with a hand made kitchen incorporating integrated appliances, a large central island and adjoining is a large utility room. There is a further good-sized reception room on the ground floor, currently used as a study and gives annex to the adjoining cottage.
To the first floor are four double bedrooms and three bathrooms, two being ensuite. The master suite is a very generously proportioned room with built-in wardrobes and a wide bay window giving panoramic views over the river and countryside beyond.
The second floor provides an adaptable layout with four further bedrooms leading off a central room that would make an ideal cinema/media space. There are two further shower rooms on this level, one being ensuite.
The 3 bedroom annex cottage has a lovely cosy feel and adds a whole new dimension to the property with a variety of uses. The accommodation is set over two floors and has been recently redecorated and carpeted. It has its own front door that is accessed via a small inner courtyard from the parking area.
Floor Plan
Location
The south facing gardens are a beautiful feature to the home with a raised Yorkstone terrace leading down to lawns bordered by well-stocked and mature shrub beds and specimen trees. These slope down to a decked mooring giving approximately 62’ frontage onto this tranquil creek with a beautiful wooded outlook that is a haven for wildlife. The mainstream of the river Thames is within approximately 160 yards, perfect for the serious boater who also values their privacy.
