House For Sale £695,000
Superb country cottage set in large gardens with a detached studio.
Description
Hayton Cottage is a beautifully presented property having been updated to provide a stunning cottage with a wonderful blend of traditional and modern features. The cottage is believed to date from the mid 18th century but has been substantially improved to provide a country home occupying a lovely location on the edge of the village with views over open land, amidst professionally landscaped gardens and a superb detached office/studio and separate garage.
A covered entrance porch leads into the entrance hall with fully glazed wall and hanging space. An arch leads to the open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen adjacent. The whole area has under floor heating, oak floors and an array of exposed beams. The spiral staircase is a real feature offering access to the first floor and lower ground floor, both also with under floor heating. The sitting area has a large inglenook fireplace housing a log burner and is hardwired for a TV/speaker system. The room is double aspect creating a light and airy feel. The dining area has further exposed beams and offers bespoke storage units and a good sized area for a dining table. This opens into the kitchen which has been fitted with real flair offering modern units under Corian work surfaces. As well as ample storage there is also built in appliances including drawer fridge, dishwasher, oven and induction hob as well as a gas hob (calor gas) with down draught extractor fan.
At lower ground floor level is a useful utility room with further oak floors and a good ceiling height. The room is equipped with a good range of high gloss storage units, a sink unit and built-in freezer, a high level window gives natural light.
The first floor landing leads to two bedrooms and a shower room. The main bedroom is a good size with windows giving views over the gardens to one side and countryside views to the other. The second bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and enjoys lovely countryside views. The shower room is fitted to a high standard with a large shower cubicle, heated towel rail and storage cupboards.
<B>Outside</b>
Hayton Cottage is approached over a shared driveway with parking for several cars, up to a single detached garage with log store. Access to the house is through the beautifully landscaped gardens which comprise of large areas of lawn, with a sweeping pebble pathway up to the house and the detached studio/office. There are young Silver Birch trees and raised shrub and flower borders, a stone flagged terrace lies adjacent to the house with pebbled steps leading up to a bin store and a pedestrian gateway to the lane. Nestling in the corner is a further terrace, giving the ideal spot for outside entertaining. The detached studio/office is of timber construction with a decked surrounding platform and larch lap roof tiles. Inside there are built-in shelves and a desk area, as well as light and power there is under floor heating, cat 5 cabling and a phone line.
The gardens are surrounded by mature hedging and offer a tranquil setting to work from or to enjoy outdoor dining with the backdrop of adjoining countryside.
Location
Princes Risborough 3.8 miles (mainline trains to London Marylebone in 38 mins), High Wycombe 6 miles, Aylesbury 11 miles, M40 (J4) 7.5 miles. All distances and times are approximate and correct at the time of writing.
Hayton Cottage occupies a beautiful semi rural setting in the village of Speen with its local amenities, a few miles south of Princes Risborough in the heart of the Chilterns. The area is renowned for riding and walking in picturesque undulating countryside and both Princes Risborough and the larger town of High Wycombe offer excellent facilities and mainline train stations into London Marylebone.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling and is one of the last counties to maintain the traditional grammar system. There are well regarded grammar schools in Aylesbury and High Wycombe for boys and girls. Independent preparatory schools include Griffin House, The Gateway, Godstowe and Pipers Corner School to name a few.
Square Footage: 1,259 sq ft
Directions
From Beaconsfield take the B474 towards Penn. On entering Penn Village continue on the B474 to Hazlemere. At the double roundabout take the second exit onto the Holmer Green Road. After the parade of shops take the first exit at the roundabout onto Western Dene which becomes Brimmers Hill. After about ½ a mile turn right into Cryers Hill Lane, then at the junction turn left into Cryers Hill Road. At the foot of the hill take the second exit off the roundabout and go straight over the next roundabout continuing on Valley Road. Continue on this road for about 3 miles into Speen Village. Continue through the village onto Flowers Bottom Lane and the cottage will be found towards the end of the lane on the left hand side.
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity, heating via air source heat pump. Private Drainage.
Agents Note: This property has cladding. As far as we know the current position with the property is that it is under 6 floors so any cladding may not have been tested. You should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding, and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place. The property has private drainage and we understand it may not be compliant with the government regulations/registered with the appropriate body.
Council Tax Band: E
Description
Hayton Cottage is a beautifully presented property having been updated to provide a stunning cottage with a wonderful blend of traditional and modern features. The cottage is believed to date from the mid 18th century but has been substantially improved to provide a country home occupying a lovely location on the edge of the village with views over open land, amidst professionally landscaped gardens and a superb detached office/studio and separate garage.
A covered entrance porch leads into the entrance hall with fully glazed wall and hanging space. An arch leads to the open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen adjacent. The whole area has under floor heating, oak floors and an array of exposed beams. The spiral staircase is a real feature offering access to the first floor and lower ground floor, both also with under floor heating. The sitting area has a large inglenook fireplace housing a log burner and is hardwired for a TV/speaker system. The room is double aspect creating a light and airy feel. The dining area has further exposed beams and offers bespoke storage units and a good sized area for a dining table. This opens into the kitchen which has been fitted with real flair offering modern units under Corian work surfaces. As well as ample storage there is also built in appliances including drawer fridge, dishwasher, oven and induction hob as well as a gas hob (calor gas) with down draught extractor fan.
At lower ground floor level is a useful utility room with further oak floors and a good ceiling height. The room is equipped with a good range of high gloss storage units, a sink unit and built-in freezer, a high level window gives natural light.
The first floor landing leads to two bedrooms and a shower room. The main bedroom is a good size with windows giving views over the gardens to one side and countryside views to the other. The second bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and enjoys lovely countryside views. The shower room is fitted to a high standard with a large shower cubicle, heated towel rail and storage cupboards.
<B>Outside</b>
Hayton Cottage is approached over a shared driveway with parking for several cars, up to a single detached garage with log store. Access to the house is through the beautifully landscaped gardens which comprise of large areas of lawn, with a sweeping pebble pathway up to the house and the detached studio/office. There are young Silver Birch trees and raised shrub and flower borders, a stone flagged terrace lies adjacent to the house with pebbled steps leading up to a bin store and a pedestrian gateway to the lane. Nestling in the corner is a further terrace, giving the ideal spot for outside entertaining. The detached studio/office is of timber construction with a decked surrounding platform and larch lap roof tiles. Inside there are built-in shelves and a desk area, as well as light and power there is under floor heating, cat 5 cabling and a phone line.
The gardens are surrounded by mature hedging and offer a tranquil setting to work from or to enjoy outdoor dining with the backdrop of adjoining countryside.
Location
Princes Risborough 3.8 miles (mainline trains to London Marylebone in 38 mins), High Wycombe 6 miles, Aylesbury 11 miles, M40 (J4) 7.5 miles. All distances and times are approximate and correct at the time of writing.
Hayton Cottage occupies a beautiful semi rural setting in the village of Speen with its local amenities, a few miles south of Princes Risborough in the heart of the Chilterns. The area is renowned for riding and walking in picturesque undulating countryside and both Princes Risborough and the larger town of High Wycombe offer excellent facilities and mainline train stations into London Marylebone.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling and is one of the last counties to maintain the traditional grammar system. There are well regarded grammar schools in Aylesbury and High Wycombe for boys and girls. Independent preparatory schools include Griffin House, The Gateway, Godstowe and Pipers Corner School to name a few.
Square Footage: 1,259 sq ft
Directions
From Beaconsfield take the B474 towards Penn. On entering Penn Village continue on the B474 to Hazlemere. At the double roundabout take the second exit onto the Holmer Green Road. After the parade of shops take the first exit at the roundabout onto Western Dene which becomes Brimmers Hill. After about ½ a mile turn right into Cryers Hill Lane, then at the junction turn left into Cryers Hill Road. At the foot of the hill take the second exit off the roundabout and go straight over the next roundabout continuing on Valley Road. Continue on this road for about 3 miles into Speen Village. Continue through the village onto Flowers Bottom Lane and the cottage will be found towards the end of the lane on the left hand side.
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity, heating via air source heat pump. Private Drainage.
Agents Note: This property has cladding. As far as we know the current position with the property is that it is under 6 floors so any cladding may not have been tested. You should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding, and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place. The property has private drainage and we understand it may not be compliant with the government regulations/registered with the appropriate body.
Council Tax Band: E
