5 bedroom detached house

Features and description

Rooms

About the House cont'd
The property has over 0.52 acres of established wrap around gardens, with open countryside to the side and rear and far reaching views over the valley. There is driveway parking in addition to a detached double garage which has twin up and over doors, eaves storage, and solar panels which are fitted to the roof at the rear and generate an income. A country gate provides private access to the footpath leading to Yoesden Nature Reserve. Amenities in the village include a shop, pub, playground and cafe which are all within walking distance.

Design and Specification
The house was built in the 1970s and has brick and flint elevations with a tiled roof. The vendors purchased the property in 2017 and have carried out an extensive refurbishment programme including making all the fireplaces functional and installing Stovax and Charnwood multi-fuel stoves. The original open tread floating staircase was replaced by solid timber carpeted stairs with a bespoke built-in storage below including a feature wine store, and the yew tree wood flooring and all the wooden doors were fully refurbished. The stone floors in the conservatory, dining room, bathrooms and TV/playroom all have underfloor heating. The sanitary ware throughout has been upgraded and includes stone washbasins and Aqualisa showers, and the kitchen and utility rooms have both been refitted with carefully planned storage utilising pull out magic corners and drawers. All the spotlights have been installed or replaced with energy efficient lighting, and a Hive system has been installed.

Specification cont'd
The vendors installed a Banham alarm, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout the property. The driveway was levelled and repaired and new gates and fences were installed.

Ground Floor
An arched oak front door opens into the reception hall which is overlooked by the galleried landing and has a feature brick and flint corner fireplace with a multi-fuel stove, a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and timbers, and understairs storage including a wine store. The yew tree flooring continues into the inner hall which has space to hang coats and access to a contemporary cloakroom, and the TV/playroom.

Reception Rooms
The triple aspect sitting room has a large inglenook fireplace with log storage and a tiled hearth housing a Charnwood multi-fuel stove. There are exposed beams and timbers, space for a study area, built-in bookshelves and a feature arched brick display alcove. Two feature brick arches lead to the dining room which has a stone tiled floor with underfloor heating, a beamed ceiling and a corner fireplace with a Stovax multi-fuel stove. There are glazed doors to the conservatory which also has stone flooring with underfloor heating, and doors and windows to the rear garden with far reaching views. The TV/playroom has a window to the front, underfloor heating and a range of built-in storage spanning one wall with space for a wall mounted TV.

Kitchen
The kitchen is fitted in a range of cream units which include drawers, display shelves and a full height larder cupboard with pull out drawers. The central island has a wine fridge and further cupboards which are currently used as bin storage. The granite work surfaces incorporate a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a Brita filtered water tap. AEG appliances include an integrated dishwasher and an electric cooker and hob with an extractor above, and there is space for an American style fridge/freezer. There are inset ceiling lights, under unit lighting and a heater under the island.

Utility Room
The adjoining utility room has an extensive range of matching full height, wall and base units, a Belfast sink, a water softener, and space for two appliances. One of the full height cupboards houses the boiler. There is a window to the rear and a window and a stable door to the covered passage between the house and annexe which has access to the front and rear gardens.

Master Bedroom Suite
Access to the master suite is via a dressing room which has a range of built-in wardrobes spanning one wall. The fully tiled en suite has underfloor heating, a free standing ball and claw bath with shower attachment, a walk-in double shower cubicle, a high flush WC and twin washbasins set on an array of vanity storage cupboards with a mirror above. The bedroom has a part vaulted ceiling with exposed beam, and a window to the rear with far reaching countryside views. There is an eaves storage cupboard and a built-in bench seat with shoe storage below.

Other Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The guest bedroom has a window to the rear and a range of sliding door wardrobes, one of which incorporates a vanity washbasin. There is a Jack and Jill door to the family bathroom which has a bath with a shower over, a WC and a vanity stone washbasin. A door leads to a walk-in shelved airing cupboard. The remaining two double bedrooms both have sliding door wardrobes spanning one wall and part vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. One bedroom has a window to the rear and the other overlooks the front garden.

Gardens and Grounds
The gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend to just over 0.52 acres. The house is set well back from the road with double five bar gates to a gravel drive which provides parking and access to the house, annexe and detached double garage. The front garden is mainly lawned with several mature trees interspersed and is surrounded by a combination of fencing and hedges. There is a timber arbour and a feature wishing well. A gate from the front garden gives private access to a footpath to Yoesden Nature Reserve.

Gardens cont'd
A side gate in a picket fence leads to the side garden and on to the south westerly facing rear garden which backs onto paddocks and open countryside and has panoramic views over the valley. The gate is wide enough for a ride on mower if needed. The garden has an extensive brick terrace with a built-in brick BBQ. Part of the terrace is covered by a vaulted, open sided brick-built shelter with space for a table and chairs for outside dining and entertaining, and there are outside lights which can be controlled from the kitchen or by remote. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with established beds and borders and several mature trees, including an apple and a pear tree. The garden is enclosed by walls and close boarded fences to the sides but has post and rail fencing at the rear so the views are not obscured. The garden pod, which seats up to eight, and the timber playhouse are available subject to separate negotiation.

Self-Contained Annexe
The annexe is fully self-contained with its own heating and hot water supply and a separate router for internet access. It is detached from the main house but is accessed via a covered passageway between the two buildings. The entrance door opens into a dual aspect kitchen/dining room which has a range of units, wood effect work surfaces, a sink and drainer, a Miele oven and dishwasher, and a DeDietrich induction hob. There are French doors to the rear garden. The bedroom has a window to the front and an en suite four piece bathroom. On the first floor there is a 22 ft. dual aspect room which has two sets of French doors to Juliet balconies to the front and rear. It is currently used as a sitting room, office and gym.

Situation and Schooling
The property combines a rural setting with the convenience of being within walking distance of amenities in Bledlow Ridge which include a village shop, a country pub, a village hall and a cricket club which is home to The Clubhouse Cafe which opened in 2021. There is also a primary school - Bledlow Ridge School - which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There is a community bus to Princes Risborough and the village is a stop on the High Wycombe to Oxford route. The market town of High Wycombe is less than 7 miles away and provides a wider range of amenities including shopping centres, supermarkets, a theatre and schooling for all ages including grammar schools.

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