5 bed detached house for sale

Dukes Wood Drive, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9

Somerset Cottage is a magnificent 5 bedroom detached family residence, offering over 5,100 sq ft of accommodation across two floors, on 0.45 acres. Situated within the exclusive Dukes Wood estate, just a short distance from Gerrards Cross town centre and mainline railway station.

An elegant, covered porch opens into a welcoming reception hallway, featuring handsome wood flooring and a glass floor panel that reveals an illuminated spiral wine cellar below. Double doors lead into the principal reception rooms, creating an effortless flow. The formal dining room boasts an open feature fireplace, while the expansive sitting room centres around a traditional stone fireplace with an integrated log-burning stove. At the heart of the home is a spectacular, open-plan kitchen and breakfast area equipped with premium cabinetry, integrated appliances, and a large central chef's island. This space flows into a magnificent family room extension, where wall-to-wall sliding glass panels flood the space with natural light and offer uninterrupted views of the grounds. The ground floor also hosts a spacious front-facing study, a dedicated home gym, a guest cloakroom, shower room, and a large functional utility room providing internal access to the substantial double garage.

A wide, feature staircase ascends to a bright and airy central landing, guiding you to five exceptional bedrooms designed with luxury and privacy in mind. The principal bedroom suite serves as a luxurious, rear-facing sanctuary, complete with an expansive dressing area featuring integrated wardrobes and a lavish en-suite bathroom, double doors open onto a charming Juliette balcony that overlooks the magnificent grounds. Bedroom two is generously proportioned and complete with its own contemporary private en-suite shower room. Bedrooms three, four, and five all benefit from practical inbuilt wardrobes, offering superb storage and versatile usage options. Serving these three bedrooms is a beautifully appointed family bathroom.

Garden and Grounds
The exterior of Somerset Cottage is an oasis of tranquility, set behind gates, is a secure, broad gravel driveway that provides ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles alongside an established circular floral border. The breathtaking rear garden offers complete privacy and a stunning sylvan backdrop, featuring an expansive, perfectly manicured central lawn bordered by mature hedgerows, specimen planting, and magnificent oak trees. Directly accessing the main living spaces is a vast, wrap-around stone terrace that provides multiple seating and al fresco dining areas, thoughtfully enhanced by a peaceful water feature to create the ultimate setting for summer entertaining.

Location
Approximately 1 mile away is Gerrards Cross High Street offering a wide range of shopping facilities which include an ‘Everyman’ cinema, boutique shops, supermarkets such as Waitrose, cafés and restaurants.

Commuters benefit from fast rail links at Gerrards Cross station, with direct trains to London Marylebone in around 20 minutes, and quick road access to the M40, M25, Heathrow Airport, and Central London.

The area is renowned for its excellent schooling. Nearby options include St Mary’s School, Thorpe House School, and Gayhurst School for independent education, while Gerrards Cross C of E School and Beaconsfield High School offer outstanding state education. The highly regarded grammar schools, Dr Challoner’s Grammar School for Boys and Dr Challoner’s High School for Girls, are also within easy reach.

For those interested in sports, there are numerous sporting and social facilities within the area, the location also offers easy access to the nearby Chiltern Hills and countryside perfect for outdoor activities.
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Council Tax Band: H
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: C