About this property

SOLD BY HAMPTONS AMERSHAM A rare opportunity to acquire a recently refurbished home, with the benefit of planning consents to extend the existing house or replace with a stunning three storey residence of approx. 8,000 sq. ft. The property is located in a most tranquil setting yet within one mile of Little Chalfont village.

SOLD BY HAMPTONS AMERSHAM A rare opportunity to acquire a recently refurbished home, with the benefit of planning consents to extend the existing house or replace with a stunning three storey residence of approximately 8,000 sq. ft. The property is located in a most tranquil setting yet within one mile of Little Chalfont village.

EXISTING HOUSE: A very well proportioned and presented family home, recently refurbished by the current owners. Approached from the gravelled driveway the house is entered via the covered porch leading to the generous reception hall. From here stairs lead to the first floor and doors open to the family room, dining room and sitting room- a light and airy room running across the rear of the house, with views over the gardens. Further rooms on the ground floor include the well fitted kitchen, utility room and guest cloakroom.

The first floor landing gives access to the principal bedroom with en suite, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
Approached from Snells Lane across a sweeping, gravelled driveway leading to the front of the house and the double garages. The gardens and grounds are a superb feature of the property with immediately to the rear of the house an expanse of level lawn interspersed with well stocked borders and beds. There is a good sized kitchen garden and beyond the formal lawns an area of light woodland.

To the south west of the house is the swimming pool, completed in 2022, with paved surround and pool house with changing rooms and cloakroom. Beyond this is the hard tennis court. There is a Gardener’s Yard with shed with power and light and areas for storage.

The fenced paddocks are to the south east of the gardens.

Situation
The property is situated in a highly desirable semi-rural setting within 0.6 miles from the centre of Little Chalfont which offers a good selection of local suppliers, including a artisan baker, newsagents, combined with a variety of cafés and restaurants. Further shopping and recreational facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Amersham, Chorleywood, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. Little Chalfont station is in the village centre and usefully provides both the Chiltern Line services to London Marylebone and Metropolitan Line Underground services to Baker Street and The City. There is an excellent selection of local schools, both state and private, with Dr Challoner’s High School for girls within walking distance. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its state and private education. Details of entrance criteria for local state schools can be obtained on www.buckscc.gov.uk. Harewood Downs golf course is 1.7 miles away with fantastic views across the 18 hole course.

Additional Information
Planning Permission - There is a current planning permission to replace Snells House with a beautiful new home in excess 7,700sq ft. Full plans can be seen on the Buckinghamshire Council Planning website reference number Ref No. PL/22/0920/FA

There are further opportunities to build a partial two storey and part single storey side extension. Details of this can be found under Ref No. PL/20/2222/FA. In addition, there is a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed detached outbuilding in the rear garden (Ref No. PL/21/4253/SA).

Planning Consents for New Build or Extension

Existing House: 5 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

5 Reception Rooms

Outbuildings

Double Garage

Attractive Gardens

Heated Swimming Pool

Tennis Court

Private Parking

Additional information

• Planning Consents for New Build or Extension
• Existing House: 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• 5 Reception Rooms
• Outbuildings
• Double Garage
• Attractive Gardens
• Heated Swimming Pool
• Tennis Court
• Private Parking

Key information

Council Tax Band: 7

Tenure: Freehold