4 bed property for sale

Missenden Road, Butlers Cross, Aylesbury HP17

Summary
Formally part of the Chequers estate, North Park Lodge is a delightful and genuinely unique Grade II listed three bedroom
Victorian lodge, set in beautiful gardens with a detached double carport and annexe.

Description
Falling within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb) in the Chiltern Hills offering amazing walking and cycling from the front door, including the Ridgeway National Trail only minutes away. Convenient access into Wendover, Princes Risborough and Great Missenden. Grade II listed North Park Lodge, constructed between 1836 and 1838 in his trademark Modern Gothic style by architect E B Lamb, whose other works most notably include Hughenden
Manor for Benjamin Disraeli, and formed part of the Chequers estate, the Prime Minister’s official country residence. In private ownership since the 1990’s, this superb property has been meticulously modernised by the current owners offers both beautifully appointed accommodation over two floors whilst retaining a wealth of original features, charm and character.

The Main House
Entering the property via the the original brick and stone porch with is original front door you get a real sense of the historical provenance of this property. The entrance hallway leads you through to the dining room whic features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace with multifuel stove, windows on three sides overlooking the grounds and access to the fabulous Martin Moore kitchen. Opposite the kitchen / diner you will find the well appointed sitting room with its large window to the far end, allowing light in abundance. Making your way further down the hallway you find the study/bedroom three, stairs to the first floor and the triple aspect living room with its fireplace and patio doors to the rear garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom to finish off the ground floor. Rising to the first floor landing you find doors to the two spacious double bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes, and the principle bedroom features a vaulted ceiling. The landing in turn leads to a well fitted, contemporary style bathroom with marble accents throughout, double wash hand basins and window providing views over the front gardens and park land beyond.

The Carport / Annex
In addition to the lodge, there is a two story detached double carport and annexe of traditional timber construction with a tiled roof, featuring a large studio room on the first floor and a modern
fitted shower room, ideal for guests or for working from home.

Outside
Entering via the electric double gates, the large gravel drive provides parking for multiple vehicles and is bordered to the left by the large twin car port and annex above. The well tendered grounds offer views over the adjoining parkland and have been beautifully landscaped and are a perfect extension of this one off, historical property. Well stocked flower boarders to the front and side giving you both fragrance from the variety of rose bushes as well as splashes of colour throughout cottage style grounds. To the far side you will find the private courtyard which also has a gate to the rear. The private formal gardens to the rear offer southerly facing lawns, a sun terrace, perfect for entertaining and a pergola to the far side.

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4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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