Wheatleys Eyot

Where the river slows... and so do you.

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Tucked away on the car-free island of Wheatley's Eyot, The Shack is a rare kind of riverside retreat-modest in footprint, rich in feeling. This lovingly restored 1930s one-bedroom home sits on an unusually large plot, with a wide front garden and a rear lawn that flows directly to the water's edge. The river is shallow here, clear and slow - perfect for paddling, wild swimming, or simply watching the sunlight dance on the surface.

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Crossing the wooden footbridge onto the island feels like stepping into another pace of life. Cars are replaced by birdsong, blackberry bushes, and the quiet camaraderie of a 33-home community that looks out for its own. Life here feels simpler. More present. More real.

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Inside, the house is stylish and unfussy - Airbnb-ready, yet deeply personal. Light pours in, especially in the rear porch, where you can sit with a morning coffee or evening rosé and watch the water drift by. The view across to Walton is untouched, uninterrupted, and utterly absorbing.

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While the house offers instant escapism, it also holds exciting potential. The generous front garden allows space to grow-perhaps another couple of bedrooms and a utility room-making it entirely possible to reimagine The Shack as a magical family home. There's already a charming garden studio in place, ready for work, play or guests.

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But the real magic? It's already here. It's the peace. The pace. The privilege of feeling not just close to nature, but part of it.

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• Beautiful riverside location

• exceptionally large plot

• Magical setting

• Parking just over the bridge

• All amenities a short drive away at Lower Sunbury

• Fully refurbished and ready to enjoy

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Asking Price: £495,000

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