About this property

An imposing and substantial country house estate with indoor swimming pool leisure complex set in almost 5 acres of beautiful mature grounds. Excellent commuting access from Gerrards Cross and the M40. For Sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

A most impressive family home built in the 1930s which has a striking Art Deco design with an Italianate style. The property is vast, offering almost 5000 sq. ft. of space, and set within 4.81 acres of stunning landscaped grounds which feature many varieties of trees and shrubs, making it feel exceptionally secluded and private. The detached home is bright and elegant, with beautifully appointed interiors featuring all the desired modern conveniences. The layout is as such that the property is equally suited to families as it is to executives seeking a large residence within commuting distance of London. The property has undergone a full cosmetic upgrade in recent years, and it is ready for immediate occupation and personalisation by the new owner.
The ground floor is perfectly suited to entertaining, featuring an inviting entrance hall leading to an open plan kitchen and breakfast room, a sitting room, formal reception room and to the leisure wing, which features an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and changing and shower facilities. Upstairs there are four good-size bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, a bedroom with en suite WC and two bedrooms with Jack and Jill access to the family bathroom. There is an additional dressing room which could be used as a fifth bedroom if desired. The house has excellent storage, including a pantry, utility room, cloaks cupboard and a separate storage space on the lower ground floor.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Outside
The house is situated within beautiful, mature gardens, with woodland all around the boundary providing a high degree of privacy. The property is approached via Dukes Kiln Drive, one of the area’s most prestigious private roads, with imposing wrought iron gates with intercom access swinging open to a block-paved driveway which sweeps through trees and ornamental flowerbeds to a large parking area in front of the house. One wing of the property is given over to a triple-bay garage (there is great potential to extend the house out over the garage, subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The rear garden is mostly lawned and features a patio, a raised terrace, a variety of specimen trees (including one with a treehouse) and a covered seating area that’s perfect for intimate dinners. There is also an expansive paved terrace to the rear of the swimming pool.

Situation
Gerrards Cross town offers a range of shopping facilities, including Waitrose and Tesco, a host of independent stores, restaurants, public houses, an Everyman cinema, East & West Common and a community library. Ideal for the commuter, the setting is well connected to motorways with Junction 1 of the M40 at Denham or Junction 2 of the M40 at Beaconsfield, linking to the M25, M1, M4 and Heathrow/Gatwick airports. Gerrards Cross station has a fast Chiltern Rail link to London Marylebone in approximately 18 minutes. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent range of schooling both state and independent, including Chalfont St. Peter infants and St. Clement Danes School (both rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted), St Mary’s, Thorpe House, Gayhurst and Maltman’s Green.

Additional Information
Local Authority: South Buckinghamshire
Council Tax Band: H. Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are supplied to the property. Oil-fired central heating.

Sold By Modern Auction (T&Cs Apply)

Subject To Reserve Price

Buyers Fees Apply

Substantial Executive Home

Indoor Swimming Pool

Changing Room

Shower/WC

Private Off-Street Parking

Triple Garage

Mature Gardens

Additional information

• Sold By Modern Auction (T Apply)
• Subject To Reserve Price
• Buyers Fees Apply
• Substantial Executive Home
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Changing Room
• Shower/WC
• Private Off-Street Parking
• Triple Garage
• Mature Gardens

Key information

Council Tax Band: 7

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate