4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Fords Close, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14

Four bedroom semi-detached home with land and stabling in the heart of the village.

Description
Ideally located in the heart of this sought after village, this lovely semi-detached home dates back to the 1950s and occupies a spacious corner plot with a large rear garden alongside three paddocks and stabling. The property benefits from the Bledlow Ridge uninterrupted views and a friendly and active community together with a village primary school, numerous walks and bridleways. Having been extended over the years, the property now offers excellent accommodation for a growing family. The generous plot may also offer potential for further development, subject to the usual consents

Set over two floors the front door opens into an entrance hall, with storage and stairs to the first floor. Limestone flooring extends through to the kitchen/dining room to the rear with French doors from the dining area opening on to the garden and decked terrace outside. The kitchen is well equipped, benefitting from a range of units, worktops and integrated appliances. Just off the kitchen, a playroom/snug is a useful addition for young families. An adjacent utility/boot room provides space and plumbing for appliances, a cloakroom and stable door access to the garden. Completing the ground floor is a charming sitting room to the front with real oak flooring, box bay window and feature fireplace.

A staircase from the reception hall leads to the first floor, dividing at the top and providing access to the principal bedroom which enjoys a dual aspect, built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes while a single bedroom to the front also benefits from built-in storage, served by a family bathroom. Both bedrooms to the rear enjoy lovely countryside views.

The property is situated at the end of a popular cul-de-sac, backing on to a neighbouring field. There is private driveway parking for multiple vehicles. The rear garden is large and predominately laid to lawn, interspersed with trees including a walnut and three plum trees. An outbuilding nestles in the corner comprising a large 301 sq ft garden office and adjacent/workshop. This provides a versatile space and could have a multitude of uses. A decked patio adjoins the house and offers an excellent setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, complemented by a terrace and an additional gravelled area. At the side of the property, a private track leads to three separate paddocks alongside three stables, tack room, hay barn and covered open store. One of the paddocks was formerly a manège and could possibly by re-instated if required. 1.38 acres in all.

Location
Saunderton station 2 miles, Princes Risborough 4.5 miles, High Wycombe 6 miles, M40 (J4) 6.5 miles, Heathrow (J5) 26 miles, central London (Baker Street) 34 miles. All distances are approximate.

Bledlow Ridge is a sought after Chilterns village, offering local amenities including The Country Store and The Boot, a popular Gastropub. The village also benefits from thriving cricket and tennis clubs, a church and village hall. The property is well located to take full advantage of the Chilterns countryside which is popular for walking, horse riding and cycling.

The larger neighbouring towns of High Wycombe, Marlow and Princes Risborough have an abundance of facilities. The Chiltern railway line operates from Saunderton, Princes Risborough and High Wycombe with trains to London Marylebone. The M40 motorway gives access to London to the east and Oxford to the west as well as the A404 Marlow bypass, with its direct link to the M4 at J8/9.

The area is renowned for its choice and standard of education, with Buckinghamshire being one of the last counties to maintain the traditional grammar school system with schools in High Wycombe including John Hampden Grammar School and Royal Grammar School for boys and Wycombe High School for girls. In addition, Bledlow Ridge itself has its own primary school. Independent schools include Pipers Corner, Godstowe and Wycombe Abbey for girls, with Crown House and Griffin House for boys and girls, to name a few.

Square Footage: 2,598 sq ft

Acreage:
1.38 Acres



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.

The additional area of land (agricultural use) is on a separate title on a 999 year lease from 15.2.1984 with a peppercorn rent.

23 Fords Close has an historical vehicular right of way down the lane to the rear of their property.