5 bed detached house for sale

Nairdwood Lane, Prestwood, Great Missenden HP16

This impressive Arts & Craft home sits on an elevated position on the edge of the village, taking in some lovely countryside views. Set back from the lane, access is gained via an electrically operated five-bar gate opening onto a sweeping Brick Pavia driveway with space to park several vehicles.
Originally built in the 1920s, the design of this delightful house makes the most of natural daylight and many of the rooms are double or triple aspect with triple glazed Internorm of Austria windows which were replaced in 2024 & 2025. The entrance hall has original parquet flooring that flows through to the the sitting room which enjoys a stunning Inglenook fireplace and high ceilings. The dining room has a striking York stone fireplace, bi-folding doors out to the rear garden and flows beautifully into the adjacent garden room. The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with quality, Smallbone of Devizes units with an impressive gas aga, granite work surfaces and stone flooring open to the family room which enjoys a wood burning stove and access via French doors to the patio. To the right-hand side of the front door is the study with fitted furniture and a cloakroom adjacent which completes the versatile ground floor accommodation.

Rising to the first floor, there are four bedrooms which overlook the gardens and two with views of the rolling countryside beyond. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom also has an en-suite shower room and a range of built in cupboards, whilst the two remaining rooms share the family bathroom. Adding additional high specification the study, garden room, principal and adjoining bedroom all benefit from air-conditioning.

The current owners have created a wonderful detached self-contained annexe which is full of natural light with a vaulted ceiling, defined sitting room with wood burning stove, kitchen/dining area with an electric aga and bedroom area plus a well-appointed wet room.

Outside

The property is set well back from the road at the end of a private driveway and is accessed via electric gates leading to a Brick Pavia driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles.
The mature wrap around gardens are a particular feature with the total plot measuring 0.49 of an acre. The front/side garden is very private with a large entertaining terrace overlooking the open countryside. In addition there is a wonderful 16ft x 13ft studio which is currently used as a gym, with an adjoining utility room/workshop. The grounds are enclosed by mature hedging and trees.

Situation

The edge of village location offers access to numerous country walks through open fields and woodland whilst the Post Office, schools and doctors' surgeries are all approximately 1.1 miles away. Great Missenden (1.7 mile distant) offers specialised shopping, a main line station to London Marylebone (approximately 48 minutes) and an 18-court tennis club. The area benefits from a wealth of popular pubs, restaurants, farm shops and highly regarded private and state schools (including grammar), details of which may be obtained from the local authority.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-61334