About this property

Originally built circa 250 years ago as two cottages and extended in 1989, this pretty property is now a four-bedroom family home on a plot of just over an acre. The setting is beautiful with views of typical Chiltern countryside.

This pretty property started out as pair of workers' cottages; they were made into one dwelling about 70 years ago. Subsequent 1989 extensions are very much in keeping and have added a new kitchen/breakfast room plus utility area on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor together with a new bathroom and a shower room. The property has retained many character features including exposed beams, low windows, alcoves and inglenook fireplaces. The ground floor comprises a triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with an integrated fridge and dishwasher. It has a lovely "country" feel to it thanks to the views on all three sides and traditional red floor tiles. The sitting room, with a wood-burning stove, and dining room are in the oldest part of the house and full of atmosphere. A cloakroom with shower and a utility room complete the ground floor accommodation. Rising to the first floor, the main bedroom is triple aspect and offers a dressing area and en suite shower room whilst the remaining three bedrooms are served by the family bathroom which features a most attractive decorative fireplace. The smaller of the bedrooms which has a washbasin would work well as a nursery.

Outside
Approached via a gravel driveway with plenty of parking space, there is also a double garage which has an adjoining workshop with a pull-down ladder to the loft above. This is a very well maintained property and the house sits on a plot of just over one acre. Pastureland and fields surround the house on three sides, offering wonderful countryside views with the Chiltern Hills in the distance. To one side of the house, there is a terrace, ideally suited to summer entertaining. Apple and plum trees grow in the orchard and a mature forsythia grows against one side of the house.

Situation
The picturesque village of Askett enjoys a mix of characterful and substantial homes and has a real community feel. The area is renowned for its country walks through open fields and woodlands and the village pub/restaurant (The Three Crowns) is nearby. The branch line at Monks Risborough (just over half a mile level walk) links to Princes Risborough station (2.4 m) which connects to London Marylebone in approx. 40 minutes. Comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in Princes Risborough along with High Wycombe (9.9 m). Buckinghamshire, operating under the grammar school system, is renowned for its private and state education, details of which can be gained from the local authority.

Additional Information
Council tax band F

1.06 acre

Period property subsequently extended

Surrounded by glorious countryside

Attractive Chiltern village location

Abundance of character features

Double garage

Four bedrooms

Workshop

Far-reaching views

Additional information

• 1.06 acre
• Period property subsequently extended
• Surrounded by glorious countryside
• Attractive Chiltern village location
• Abundance of character features
• Double garage
• Four bedrooms
• Workshop
• Far-reaching views

Key information

Council Tax Band: 5

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate