5 bedroom detached house for sale

A delightful country home set on an attractive plot extending to approximately 3.75 acres in a semi rural location adjoining open fields with mature gardens, equestrian facilities and a self contained annexe.

Situated approximately two miles from Chesham town centre and station which provides access into London, the property is within catchment for some of the area's finest schools including Ley Hill School and Chesham Grammar School as well being within walking distance of the highly regarded Chesham Preparatory School.

Set behind double gates and a carriageway driveway, this substantial residence incorporates the principal house, self contained annexe, detached double garage, paddocks, stables, outbuildings and formal gardens.

The main house offers a delightful triple aspect 21ft drawing room with open fireplace and double doors to the garden, separate dining room with bay window and feature fireplace, a 21ft kitchen/breakfast room with wood burning stove and double doors to the garden, utility room, cloakroom, four bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.

The annexe consists of a 19ft living room, kitchen/breakfast room, a 17ft bedroom with en-suite cloakroom/dressing room, bathroom and has the benefit of its own private garden. Although self contained, the annexe can easily be adapted into the main house if required.

To the rear of the property is a large patio area overlooking the formal gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees and paddocks beyond.

Further benefits include parking for several vehicles to the front, detached double garage, glasshouse, large timber barn, stable block, manege and no upper chain.

Location  Chesham comprises a mixture of old and new properties set within the Chess Valley. Its newer town centre has a range of facilities including a pedestrianised High Street, schooling for children of all ages, leisure centre, library and picturesque Lowndes Park. The Metropolitan Line railway station operates trains to Baker Street; there are also services to Marylebone and Euston from neighbouring towns. Access to M1, M4, M40 and the national motorway network is available via J18 of the M25 at Chorleywood, or via the A41 at Boxmoor or Berkhamsted joining the M25 at J20.

Main house accommodation

Entrance Hall

Drawing Room (21'7" x 15'11") ((6.58m x 4.85m)).

Dining Room (15'9" x 10'7") ((4.8m x 3.23m)).

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (21'6" x 12') ((6.55m x 3.66m)).

Utility Room

Cloakroom

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One (14'7" x 12'2") ((4.45m x 3.7m)).

Bedroom Two (15'9" x 10'8") ((4.8m x 3.25m)).

Bedroom Three (14'1" x 9'7") ((4.3m x 2.92m)).

Bedroom Four (12'9" x 5'6") ((3.89m x 1.68m)).

Family Bathroom

Shower Room

Annexe accommodation

Sitting Room (19'2" x 14'1") ((5.84m x 4.3m)).

Kitchen (11'9" x 9'7") ((3.58m x 2.92m)).

Downstairs Bathroom

First Floor

Bedroom (17'3" x 11'1") ((5.26m x 3.38m)).

En-Suite Cloakroom/Dressing Room

Private Patio Area

Outside

Double Garage (19'1" x 18'8") ((5.82m x 5.7m)).

Formal Gardens  Extending to approximately 3.75 acres.

Equestrian Facilities  Paddocks, stables, manege.

Outbuildings  Glass house, large timber barn.

Directions  From the centre of Chesham go up White Hill passing the entrance to the Grammar School and leisure centre and over the roundabout into Lye Green Road. Continue along Lye Green Road, which becomes Rushmere Lane, and the property is located just past the turning into Two Dells Lane opposite Grove Lane.