3 bed detached house for sale

18 Great Hampden, Great Missenden HP16

Originally believed to be the Old Smithy for the Hampden Farm. The Cottage retains a wealth of period features which include exposed timber doors and beams and a superb Inglenook fireplace to the family/dining room. The original crux frame is clearly visible which formed an integral part of the structure when it was originally built over 300 years ago. The property offers a good amount of deceptive accommodation on the ground floor, with must rooms being of dual aspect and enjoy views of of the wrap-around gardens.
Beautifully improved throughout by the current, is presented to the highest of standards, offering a kitchen breakfast room with center island, range style cooker and ample storage. Beyond there is a utility room, and a door leading through to bedroom four/study and the ground floor bathroom. The sitting room has exposed beams, an oak mantle over an open fireplace for those cold winter nights and lovely views of the gardens.
Rising to the first floor there are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a ample built in storage and an en-suite shower room.
The second bedroom also has bespoke designed storage to one side as well views over open fields via the window to the rear. The third bedroom also has build in storage and a window to the rear.

Outside

The property is approached via a five-bar gate with a wide gravel drive allowing for plentiful parking. There is a barn style double garage which also has loft storage, and there is an old brick-built privy in addition. The gardens are beautiful with well stocked boarders, specimen trees and a terrace area perfect for el fresco dining. High hedging to the boundaries provides a high degree of privacy with the total gardens/plot totaling 0.286 of an acre.

Situation

Set within this picturesque hamlet, the surrounding countryside offers an abundance of footpaths, bridleways and areas of historical and national interest. The Hampden Arms pub is located at the end of the road (less than 200 yards away) with the local cricket pitch just round the corner - a lovely spot to while away a summer Saturday afternoon.
The market town of Princes Risborough is just over 3 miles distant and Great Missenden is just under 4 miles distant. They both cater for specialist shopping requirements and have supermarkets as well as providing rail services to London Marylebone in approximately 40 minutes.
There is a selection of schools in the area. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent state and private education, details of which may be obtained from the local authority.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-58039