New homes for sale at Hatch Gardens, Cookham, Berkshire
The village of Cooham Rise is situated on the River Thames between Maidenhead and Marlow and is said to be the inspiration behind "The wind in the Willows"
Cookham rise's history goes back to the Ancient Britians and is made up of three villages, Cookham Rise, Cookham Village and Cookham Dean. Cookham Rise has many houses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries and is truely picturesque. The famous artist Sir Stanley Spencer was born here and many of his works depict villagers and village life.
Cookham provides well for your everyday needs with a good selection of independant shops and boutiques and no less than 19 restaurants and pubs catering for a wide variety of tastes.
There are a number of playgroups, nursery schools and Primary schools in Cookham Rise, Cookham Dean and Cookham Village.
Neibouring towns of Marlow, Maidenhead and Beaconsfield all provide an excellent array of shopping, sporting and leisure facilities.
Information correct at 10/05/2008