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Riverside Manor is palatial new house and estate of approximately 33,435 sq ft in total, built within the last few years, in a magical riverside position on the banks of the River Thames at Bourne End, overlooking the village of Cookham. The house itself extends to approximately 26,637 sq ft and has a ball/party room for up to 230 guests. In addition, there are 3 staff apartments, an indoor swimming pool and spa complex, a home cinema, tennis court, guest house, and a boat house with a first floor guest apartment (providing 6 separate residential units over the whole property). The house was designed by renowned architects EPR in London with the assistance of William Bertram in Bath, and is of breathatking proportions. The main entrance hall has 2 dramatic sweeping staircases to the first floor and a service lift to all 3 floors. Off the hall is a modern family kitchen, separate family/breakfast room, dining room, study, sitting room, drawing room, and a spectacular river room with views of the river, all connected by a wrap-around terrace ideal for entertaining. The master bedroom suite has a sitting room with a private balcony, his and hers bathroom suites with dressing rooms and fabulous views up and down the river. There are 6 further bedroom suites on this floor, all with lovely views of the river or the gardens. Linked to the house by way of a glazed bridge is the pool and spa complex with a sauna, spa bath, indoor pool, gymnasium, and treatment room. Nearby is ample garaging. Secondary accommodation takes the form of 3 staff cottages, a charming guest pavilion near the tennis court, and a guest apartment above the boat house. The gardens are outstanding and beautifully landscaped so that the house enjoys privacy, yet has superb views of the river. They include an 'in and out' drive, a tennis court, and riverside courtyard. Bourne End 1 mile Cookham 1 mile Marlow 4 miles Henley-on-Thames 11 miles Central London 34 miles The property is well located for access to London via the M40 or M4 and to Heathrow Airport, together with excellent top class schools and restaurants nearby including Fat Duck at Bray.