Waterside living has long been heralded as an idyll, and thanks to the increasing number of Thames-adjacent developments having sprung up in recent years, this once retirement dream is fast becoming a widely obtainable ambition.
For the scores of young adults and families, in particular, who are set on pursuing a more outdoor-focused lifestyle off the back of the last few years, the very nature of waterside living - coupled with the increasing availability of 'river view' properties - is proving a particular draw to towns such as Maidenhead and its surrounds.
It’s an appeal that is rooted, in part, in that invaluable elixir of nature and fresh air (the so-called ‘blue mind’ phenomena – which correlates proximity to water, to improvements in mental health) that lends riverside living its distinctive post-pandemic appeal.
Not only this, life by the water comes with infinite opportunities for physical activity, leisure and relaxation, and this is something that is increasingly being built into the home move equations of those seeking an improved quality of life, adjacent to any specific space and locality requirements.
Given Maidenhead’s strong potential to meet this growing demand for ‘on trend’ Thameside living - with many parts of Maidenhead’s sought-after river area having already been regenerated - it’s no wonder that the town has made it onto the Telegraph’s list of top 21 ‘it towns’ to live in in the UK.
In addition, the unique mix of 'blue space', leisure and lifestyle links means it is also recognised as one of the top ten healthiest areas to live in the UK, according to the National Health Index produced by financial services firm LCP and The Office of National Statistics.
Among those waterside developments already completed, and showcasing the best that Maidenhead’s waterside has to offer, are the much anticipated Taplow Riverside development by Berkeley Homes, and Dunloe Lodge, in Mill Lane, Taplow.
For more details on riverside properties in and around the Maidenhead area, visit www.braxtons.co.uk or call 01628 674234.