The Property

49 Dee Banks, a freehold Georgian to Victorian home whose heritage, elegance and modern refinement form a rare harmony. Approached from Dee Banks itself, the house occupies the full length of Letter Box Lane, a private road where residents exchange warm greetings and the sense of community is genuine.

The original 1850s structure stands with confidence beside the sensitively designed extension. Step inside, and the tone is set by the black and white marble tiled hallway, a gracious entrance that recalls the townhouse elegance that first drew the owners to this special place.

The kitchen sits at the centre of daily life. Beautifully handmade and finished with deep green cabinetry, solid oak lined cupboards and gleaming stone surfaces, it is both refined and welcoming. Integrated appliances and a full electric Aga bring contemporary ease, while the herringbone oak floor adds warmth. Slim framed sliding doors draw the garden into every conversation, allowing morning light to spill across the dining area. On bright days the back garden becomes an effortless continuation of the space. It feels like an outdoor room shaped for relaxed cooking, quiet breakfasts or summer evenings that drift long after sunset.

The adjoining rooms speak of an older era, restored with care. Original shutters frame the windows in the dining and sitting rooms, and the restored skirting boards, high ceilings and traditional radiators ground each space in its history. A limestone fireplace anchors the sitting room, creating a natural gathering point on winter nights when the fire flickers and the river mists settle over the meadows. These rooms carry a classical sensibility softened by thoughtful interior choices, offering comfort without formality.

From here a descent through thick sandstone walls reveals a completely different mood. The former cellar has been transformed into a cosy media room, a quiet den for film nights or a peaceful retreat. Its intimate proportions and warm materials create a welcoming contrast to the high ceilinged rooms above.

Upstairs the principal bedroom feels almost serene. Dual aspects capture both the gentle views of Private Walk and the sweeping panorama across the river to the meadows, where horses graze in the distance. The Juliet balcony invites you to pause and take in the shifting light that moves across the water. Space and tranquillity shape the atmosphere here, making it an inviting sanctuary.

Three further bedrooms continue the theme of comfort and individuality. Soft tones, built in wardrobes and leafy outlooks make each room feel personal. One bedroom enjoys a walk through dressing area and an en suite that blends refined materials with modern sensibility. Across the hall the family bathroom combines dulled marble tiles, a freestanding bath and a generous walk in shower, all finished with bespoke lighting that creates a calm, luxurious glow. Bathrooms throughout the home are designed with Mandarin stone marble, wet room showers and elegant vanity units that offer both style and practicality.

Externally

The gardens are central to the life of this home. The back garden forms a natural extension of the kitchen, shaped for everyday living and for the rhythm of family life. The middle garden offers a stunning vantage point over the river, a place that lends itself to entertaining and quiet contemplation alike. The front terrace remains wonderfully private, yet frames the most beautiful river view, a place where sunsets colour the sky and the day eases to a close.

At the far end of the back garden a beautifully crafted summerhouse stands ready for work, reading or coffee in the early light. Oak flooring and slim-framed Cortizo sliding doors give it a refined aesthetic, balanced by an attached storage room that keeps the practicalities of life discreetly out of sight.