House For Sale £1,175,000
Attractive family home overlooking neighbouring woodland.
Location
M40 (J3 for London) 3.7 miles, High Wycombe 3.7 miles, Beaconsfield 4.3 miles, Amersham (Metropolitan line) 7.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 19.6 miles, central London 29 miles.
The house occupies a lovely cul-de-sac location on Southcote Way backing on to neighbouring woodland. The property is situated on the edge of the village of Penn with its green and duck pond, as well as a convenience store and an independent delicatessen for day to day needs. There are three pubs; Old Queens Head (gastro pub), The Red Lion (country village pub overlooking the green and duck pond) and the Horse and Jockey (village pub), together with a sports and social club and a doctors surgery. Although conveniently located for the countryside of The Chilterns, the property is also well placed for commuting to central London from Beaconsfield (fast trains to Marylebone from 24 minutes) and High Wycombe (fast trains to Marylebone from 26 minutes). Road connections are also good with the A404, which links with junction 4 of the M40 (leading to the M25 and M4) and the M4 (junction 8/9) for the West. All distances and times are approximate and correct at time of writing.
There is a wealth of sporting and recreational amenities available in the local area including golf at Beaconsfield, Hazlemere, Wycombe Heights, Flackwell Heath and The Buckinghamshire Golf Clubs. Both Stoke Park Golf and Country Club and Bisham Abbey, one of Sport England's National Sports Centres, has outstanding leisure and recreational facilities. Henley and Marlow offer rowing clubs and the local towns of Penn, Beaconsfield and Amersham have popular rugby, football, cricket and tennis clubs.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. Local schools include Tylers Green First and Middle schools. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, including Beaconsfield High School for girls, Dr Challoner's Grammar School for boys (Amersham), Royal Grammar School and John Hampden for boys and Wycombe High School for girls in High Wycombe, as well as Dr Challoner's High School for girls in Little Chalfont. Local independent preparatory schools include Crown House, Pipers Corner, Caldicott, The Beacon, Davenies and High March to name a few.
Description
An attractive family home offering light and airy accommodation in a peaceful cul-de-sac setting backing onto neighbouring woodland to the rear. The house enjoys a generous corner plot and offers five bedrooms and three reception rooms as well as a good size rear garden and double garage.
A covered entrance portico leads to the reception hall with double doors into both the dining room and the sitting room and a cloakroom adjacent. The sitting room is an impressive size and overlooks the garden with bi fold doors giving access to the terrace, while a stone fireplace with a wood burner gives a focal point to the room. The dining room and family room lie to the front of the property with views over the frontage. The TV/family room offers a useful flexible space, and could equally be arranged as a study or as a further bedroom. The dining room has plenty of room for a large dining table, with double doors leading through to the kitchen. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room has an excellent range of fitted gloss units with granite worktops and an island with additional storage, incorporating a generous breakfast bar. Appliances include a ceramic hob, extractor, dishwasher, built in fridge, double oven and a wine cooler. There is door access to the garden and also to the garage which is generous and includes a utility area with hot and cold water and space for appliances.
On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys a range of built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, served by a family bathroom. A further large single bedroom is currently used as an office. Three of the bedrooms lie to the rear of the house and enjoy garden views, overlooking neighbouring woodland beyond.
Outside
The house is approached over a driveway leading up to a double garage, with an area of well-tended lawn to the front. Side access leads to the lovely south facing rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and wraps around the house. To the side is a generous terrace area which is ideal for entertaining. There is a greenhouse and shed giving useful outside storage. Located outside the kitchen and adjoining the side of the house is a covered patio area. The garden backs on to neighbouring woodland giving a good deal of privacy and is enclosed with fencing and hedging.
Square Footage: 2524 sq ft
Location
M40 (J3 for London) 3.7 miles, High Wycombe 3.7 miles, Beaconsfield 4.3 miles, Amersham (Metropolitan line) 7.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 19.6 miles, central London 29 miles.
The house occupies a lovely cul-de-sac location on Southcote Way backing on to neighbouring woodland. The property is situated on the edge of the village of Penn with its green and duck pond, as well as a convenience store and an independent delicatessen for day to day needs. There are three pubs; Old Queens Head (gastro pub), The Red Lion (country village pub overlooking the green and duck pond) and the Horse and Jockey (village pub), together with a sports and social club and a doctors surgery. Although conveniently located for the countryside of The Chilterns, the property is also well placed for commuting to central London from Beaconsfield (fast trains to Marylebone from 24 minutes) and High Wycombe (fast trains to Marylebone from 26 minutes). Road connections are also good with the A404, which links with junction 4 of the M40 (leading to the M25 and M4) and the M4 (junction 8/9) for the West. All distances and times are approximate and correct at time of writing.
There is a wealth of sporting and recreational amenities available in the local area including golf at Beaconsfield, Hazlemere, Wycombe Heights, Flackwell Heath and The Buckinghamshire Golf Clubs. Both Stoke Park Golf and Country Club and Bisham Abbey, one of Sport England's National Sports Centres, has outstanding leisure and recreational facilities. Henley and Marlow offer rowing clubs and the local towns of Penn, Beaconsfield and Amersham have popular rugby, football, cricket and tennis clubs.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. Local schools include Tylers Green First and Middle schools. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, including Beaconsfield High School for girls, Dr Challoner's Grammar School for boys (Amersham), Royal Grammar School and John Hampden for boys and Wycombe High School for girls in High Wycombe, as well as Dr Challoner's High School for girls in Little Chalfont. Local independent preparatory schools include Crown House, Pipers Corner, Caldicott, The Beacon, Davenies and High March to name a few.
Description
An attractive family home offering light and airy accommodation in a peaceful cul-de-sac setting backing onto neighbouring woodland to the rear. The house enjoys a generous corner plot and offers five bedrooms and three reception rooms as well as a good size rear garden and double garage.
A covered entrance portico leads to the reception hall with double doors into both the dining room and the sitting room and a cloakroom adjacent. The sitting room is an impressive size and overlooks the garden with bi fold doors giving access to the terrace, while a stone fireplace with a wood burner gives a focal point to the room. The dining room and family room lie to the front of the property with views over the frontage. The TV/family room offers a useful flexible space, and could equally be arranged as a study or as a further bedroom. The dining room has plenty of room for a large dining table, with double doors leading through to the kitchen. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room has an excellent range of fitted gloss units with granite worktops and an island with additional storage, incorporating a generous breakfast bar. Appliances include a ceramic hob, extractor, dishwasher, built in fridge, double oven and a wine cooler. There is door access to the garden and also to the garage which is generous and includes a utility area with hot and cold water and space for appliances.
On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys a range of built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, served by a family bathroom. A further large single bedroom is currently used as an office. Three of the bedrooms lie to the rear of the house and enjoy garden views, overlooking neighbouring woodland beyond.
Outside
The house is approached over a driveway leading up to a double garage, with an area of well-tended lawn to the front. Side access leads to the lovely south facing rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and wraps around the house. To the side is a generous terrace area which is ideal for entertaining. There is a greenhouse and shed giving useful outside storage. Located outside the kitchen and adjoining the side of the house is a covered patio area. The garden backs on to neighbouring woodland giving a good deal of privacy and is enclosed with fencing and hedging.
Square Footage: 2524 sq ft
