Guide price
£1,695,000
5 bed detached house for saleSt. Johns Road, Penn, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP10
5 beds
4 baths
3 receptions
EPC Rating: B
- Freehold
Savills - Beaconsfield
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About this property
No forward chain
Spacious family accommodation over two floors
Beautifully landscaped rear garden
About four miles away from both Beaconsfield and High Wycombe stations
Gated driveway and a double garage
EPC Rating = B
A well presented family home situated in a desirable location for schooling, offering spacious accommodation and a good family layout.
Description
Nestled in the charming village of Penn and conveniently close to the Tylers Green Schools and highly regarded grammar schools, Merriedene is an impressive, detached family residence offering over 3,800 sq ft of beautifully appointed living space across two expansive floors. At the rear, a meticulously landscaped, south west facing garden provides a tranquil escape.
On the ground floor the footprint is generous, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living, while the upper level offers five generously sized bedrooms. Finished to an exceptional standard throughout, the home features open-plan living areas, underfloor heating on the ground floor, contemporary media installations and TV/data points in most rooms. An entrance porch leads through to the reception hall, with a guest cloakroom and stairs to the first floor. The sitting is enjoys excellent proportions, with French doors opening the space to the outside terrace. In addition is a formal dining room and a quietly situated study. At the heart of the home lies a stunning open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, ideal for entertaining friends and family. The kitchen itself is beautifully appointed with an excellent range of cabinetry and premium integrated appliances. An adjacent, fully fitted utility room offers internal access to the double garage.
Upstairs, the principal suite is a true retreat, featuring a spacious walk-in dressing room and a well-appointed en suite bathroom. Two further double bedrooms also benefit from en suite facilities and built-in wardrobes. Two additional good sized bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom complete the upper floor.
Occupying a generous plot, Merriedene enjoys a gated driveway at the front, offering ample off-street parking and access to an integral double garage. Mature trees and established shrubs create a natural screen, lending a sense of privacy and seclusion from the road. To the rear, the landscaped garden is a standout feature. A sweeping lawn is framed by vibrant bedding plants and flowering borders, while a spacious patio area adjacent to the house is ideal for summer entertaining and al fresco dining. Enclosed by high hedging providing excellent privacy, the garden offers an attractive backdrop to this family home.
Location
M40 (J3 for London) 3.3 miles, High Wycombe 4.3 miles, Beaconsfield 4 miles, Amersham (Metropolitan line) 6.7 miles, Heathrow (T5) 19 miles, central London 27 miles. All distances are approximate.
The popular village of Penn, with its green and duck pond, benefits from an independent delicatessen and a convenience store for day to day needs. There are four pubs, together with a sports and social club, village hall and a doctors surgery. High Wycombe offers more comprehensive facilities including a variety of shops and supermarkets, together with The Swan Theatre. Penn has its own playing fields and hard tennis courts while the local towns have popular rugby and football clubs.
Although conveniently located for the countryside of The Chilterns, the property is also well placed for commuting to central London. Transport and road links in the area are excellent. The M40 gives access to London, Oxford, Birmingham, Heathrow and the M25. There are regular Chiltern Line train services to London Marylebone from both Beaconsfield and High Wycombe.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. Tylers Green First and Middle schools are well regarded local village schools. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, including Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Royal Grammar School and John Hampden for boys and Beaconsfield High School, Wycombe High School and Dr Challoner's High School for girls. Local independent preparatory schools include High March, Pipers Corner, Godstowe for girls and Caldicott, The Beacon, Davenies for boys, to name a few.
Square Footage: 3,882 sq ft
Additional Info
Services: All mains connected. Please note none of the services have been tested.
Agents Note: All distances and times are approximate and correct at the time of writing.
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