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7 bedroom detached house
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
A unique opportunity to purchase a historic home which dates back to 1846. Originally Chalfont St Peter's village school it was converted to a private residence in the early 1900's where it has undergone extensive renovation, refurbishment and remodelling and now provides a large spacious family home.
An attractive family home, the Old School House benefits from an abundance of character features throughout including original wood flooring, lattice windows and large feature fireplaces. The accommodation is bright and spacious and in total extends to over 5,500 square feet.
On the ground floor a well proportioned entrance hall provides access to the main living areas of the home. The undoubted highlight is a stunning drawing room, originally an old assembly hall this bright and airy room has vaulted ceiling, large windows and an attractive inglenook fireplace. Adjacent is a family room, games room and separate gym with shower and large store room. There is a large open plan kitchen/dining/family room, offering the perfect every day living space. Enjoying a South facing aspect, with French doors to the garden it's a great space for modern day living. The remaining reception room on the ground floor is utilised as a study. In addition there is a W.C, utility room and cellar.
The first floors are split onto two sides of the home making a useful space for guests, Au pair or older children.
On one side there are three great sized bedrooms, all double in size sharing the use of the family bathroom.
Off the main living room a staircase leads to three further bedrooms. One is currently being used as a main bedroom suite comprising a large double bedroom, with a large range of built in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. Bedrooms two and three are both large double bedrooms with built in storage and share the use of the family bathroom.
A self contained annexe can be accessed from the driveway. This offers a flexible use of space and can be a great space for visiting relatives, older children or equally could generate an income by being rented out (subject to the usual consents and certificates). It offers a two storey, one bedroom home and benefits from an open plan kitchen, dining and living area with a bedroom and bathroom above. If required there is a connection from this bedroom to the main house should a purchaser wish to connect two spaces.
The Old School House is situated in a sought after setting within easy reach of Chalfont St Peter Village and Gerrards Cross Town. The property occupies a private plot with wrap around gardens providing different areas that offer a variety of uses.
Outside
The property enjoys a high level of privacy and is screened by mature hedges and trees. A large gravel driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles. The gardens offer a great space for entertaining, dining Al Fresco and recreational activities and have been predominantly laid to lawn with flower borders and a large patio terrace wrapping around the main living areas. There is a separate Summer house.
LOCATION
Chalfont St. Peter offers a range of local amenities, restaurants, cafe's, and leisure centre. Gerrards Cross offers a further range of boutique style shops along with larger High Street names that include Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets. There is a fast train service that runs from the centre of the town into London Marylebone, taking from 19 minutes.
Gerrards Cross is close to the M40, M4, M25 and A40 into London. There is an exceptional choice of schooling within the area, both state and private, whilst Buckinghamshire remains part of the Grammar School education system. Thorpe House, Maltman's Green, Gayhurst and St Marys School are just a few that are in the immediate area.
The M40 Junction 2 is a short drive away giving access to London, Oxford, Birmingham, Heathrow and the M25.
Beaconsfield golf course is also close by as well as wonderful walks and riding amongst the Chiltern foothills and bridle paths.
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