About this property

Magnificent, Grade II Listed family home with a one bedroom annexe. Dating back some 400 years with recent extensions and set in a discreet location with 2.95 acres of glorious grounds on the edge of a highly desirable Chiltern village. Five bedrooms and an abundance of period features.

In all likelihood, the oldest part of this impressive house was built as a dairy barn some 400 years ago. Extended and renovated in recent years, this is now a luxurious and highly attractive family home, retaining numerous historic features such as vast inglenook fireplaces, quarry flooring, a wealth of exposed beams, oak doors and, interestingly, a section of wall in a guest bedroom displaying the original wattle and daub structure.
The Martin Moore kitchen is Shaker in style with an integrated gas range, underfloor heating and flagstone flooring. It opens to the dual aspect breakfast room with the recently added family room beyond. The northern wing leads to the double garage and office/gym and comprises the utility room and walk-in pantry. The historic parts of the house form the southern wing where there is a dining room and a sitting room; both feature fabulous inglenooks and working fireplaces. The sitting room is delightfully relaxing space; it is triple aspect and exudes warmth.
Two staircases at opposite ends of the house rise to the first floor where there are five bedrooms, three of which have en suite bath or shower rooms whilst the main bedroom and a guest bedroom also offer spacious dressing rooms. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a study/music room. This part of the house would work well as accommodation for guests or teenagers seeking a degree of privacy. In addition there is a modern one bedroom detached annexe within the grounds which offers wonderfully versatile accommodation.

Outside
Set well back from the lane, a long gravel drive leads to a large parking area, a double garage (with resin flooring) and the courtyard. The house sits fairly centrally on its plot and many of the rooms overlook mature, landscaped gardens which are largely laid to lawn but also include a kitchen garden and an "angel garden" with a path to the studio. In addition to the terraced area bordering the house, there is a heated covered terrace; a charming spot for those chilly evenings.
The gardens are largely enclosed by high mature hedging. They are irrigated and there are several outbuildings including two summer houses and four storage buildings of varying sizes. An ornamental well containing a water tank completes the scene.

Situation
Located in a peaceful lane on the edge of a sought-after village, the property is well placed to take advantage of the surrounding, extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways. The village centre is half a mile away and the numerous shops cater for most-day-to-day requirements whilst Great Missenden (2.1 miles distant) has a picturesque high street, specialist shops, restaurants and offers a train service to London Marylebone in approximately 45 minutes (fast train).
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its state and private education including the excellent grammar schools (details of which may be obtained from the local authority).

Set back from the lane

2.95 acre plot

Abundance of period features

Five bedrooms

Mature and private gardens with irrigation

Edge of village location

24 ft x 11 ft kitchen

Double garage and ample parking space

Detached one bedroom annexe

Additional information

• Set back from the lane
• 2.95 acre plot
• Abundance of period features
• Five bedrooms
• Mature and private gardens with irrigation
• Edge of village location
• 24 ft x 11 ft kitchen
• Double garage and ample parking space
• Detached one bedroom annexe

Key information

Council Tax Band: 7

Tenure: Freehold