Nashdom Lane, Burnham, SL1

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully refurbished three-bedroom top-floor apartment within Nashdom Abbey, one of the area's most distinctive and historic residential developments.

Originally designed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, Nashdom Abbey is a Grade II* listed country house set within approximately 17 acres of landscaped communal gardens and woodland. The property was converted into a collection of private residences in the 1990s, creating a unique combination of historic architecture, extensive grounds and modern residential accommodation.

his particular apartment has been recently refurbished throughout and retains a wealth of period character, including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, and oak flooring, while offering modern conveniences including underfloor heating throughout and upgraded double-glazed sash windows.

The accommodation centres around a particularly impressive 19ft reception room, providing generous space for both relaxing and entertaining. This leads directly into the approximately 19ft kitchen/dining room, which has been refitted with a contemporary kitchen and central island. A skylight adds further natural light, with an adjoining utility room providing useful additional storage and practical space.

There are three good-sized double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom measuring approximately 17ft and benefiting from fitted wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room. The additional bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family accommodation, guests or home working. A further family bathroom has also been refurbished and features a freestanding double-ended bath.

The apartment benefits from top-floor positioning, and a boarded loft space, providing valuable additional storage. Externally, the property benefits from an approximately 18ft garage and secure allocated parking, accessed via electronically operated gates.

One of the major attractions of Nashdom Abbey is the exceptional communal environment. Residents have access to approximately 17 acres of private woodland and landscaped grounds, together with a heated outdoor swimming pool, gym, hard tennis court and BBQ area. A full-time Estate Manager/concierge service also helps maintain the building and grounds.

Offered with no onward chain, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial three-bedroom apartment combining period architecture, modern refurbishment, extensive private grounds and an impressive range of resident facilities.

No - there are two managers employed by the management company that look after all aspects of building maintenance and safety.

Floor: (other premises below)Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed)Walls: Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)Windows: Single glazedLighting: No low energy lighting

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Location

Nashdom Abbey enjoys a secluded country-house setting on Nashdom Lane, while remaining conveniently positioned for Burnham, Taplow, Maidenhead and the wider Thames Valley.

The location is particularly attractive to commuters, with Burnham and Taplow railway stations providing access to the Elizabeth Line, offering connections towards Maidenhead, Slough, Reading, Heathrow and central London. Burnham is approximately 1.5 miles away and Taplow approximately 2.5 miles, while the M4 and M40 are both within approximately 3 miles, providing convenient road connections towards London, Heathrow and Oxford.

Burnham village and the nearby Bishop Centre in Taplow provide a range of everyday shops, cafés, restaurants and services, while further shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Maidenhead, Windsor and Beaconsfield.

The surrounding area is particularly well suited to those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, with Burnham Beeches and Cliveden nearby, alongsid...

Lease Information

Tenure - Share of Freehold
Length of Lease - 982 years remaining
Maintenance Charges - £9122 per annum

Onsite Amenities

- A gym
- An outdoor heated swimming pool
- A tennis court
- A BBQ area
- 17 acres of private woodland and landscaped grounds
- A full-time Estate Manager and concierge service, ensuring the estate is beautifully maintained year-round

History

Nashdom Abbey in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, is a Grade II* listed Neo-Georgian country house designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1909 for Prince and Princess Dolgorouki. Originally a private, luxurious weekend home named "Our Home" in Russian, it was sold in 1924 to an Anglican Benedictine community, becoming a renowned monastery until 1987 before being converted into apartments in 1997.

Key Historical Phases
1905–1909: Construction and Origin: Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens designed the house for Princess Dolgorouki (formerly Frances Wilson), a Scottish shipping heiress, and her husband, Prince Alexis Dolgorouki. It served as a venue for entertaining exiled royalty and river parties, featuring a, "Mediterranean villa-style" back elevation.

1924–1987: Benedictine Monastery: Following the death of the Prince, the property was sold in 1924 (often cited as 1926 in some accounts) to the Anglican Benedictine community. It operated as a monastery, with th...