5 bedroom equestrian property for sale

An attractive five bed detached property with adjacent stables, double garage and stores in an enviable country, yet convenient setting overlooking about nine acres of garden and paddocks.

Description

Woodrow Farm Cottage is an attractive detached property, the original parts believed to date about 1927 with significant extensions since to create a spacious family home which is in a slightly elevated position providing glorious views over its gardens and paddocks, totalling about 9.3 acres. There is a wonderful first impression as you arrive with electrically operated gates and the long tree lined driveway leading to the main house and stable yard.

The main house has a spacious and adaptable layout with additional ground floor accommodation designed as a separate annexe but could alternatively provide extra living or home working space. The triple aspect sitting room has a feature open fireplace and ornamental beamed ceiling with the dining room for formal entertaining having a brick fireplace. The social heart of the house is the family sized kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive range of units incorporating an Aga with electric companion, granite worktops and island. There is a raised area with seating and table for family gathering.

The utility room links the kitchen to further rooms designed as an annexe facility but alternatively used as a therapy room or home office for example..

There are five first floor bedrooms, the principal ones with generous ranges of fitted wardrobes and storage. There are three bath/shower rooms with two providing en suite facilities to the main and guest bedrooms.

An outstanding feature of Woodrow Farm Cottage is its wonderful setting surrounded by glorious Chiltern countryside designated ‘An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ with as mentioned its elevated position providing lovely views. The front terrace with rockery and Koi pond provides an idyllic spot for relaxation and alfresco entertaining overlooking the extensive area of formal lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds.

Adjacent to the house is the stable yard with associated outbuildings including four stables, a tack/feed room, garden room with access to a storage area above the double garage, tractor store and hay barn.

The house can also be approached via a track at the rear providing a further attractive second frontage.

The remainder of the land is laid to pasture and paddocks with a ménage to further enhance the excellent equestrian facilities.

Location

Woodrow is a small hamlet lying on the edge of Amersham off the A404 which leads to High Wycombe. Amersham Old Town with its historic collection of period buildings, restaurants and boutique shops together with a Tesco’s superstore is about two miles away.

Amersham on the Hill has multiple shopping facilities including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer food halls together with the Metropolitan/Chiltern Line station providing a regular London commuter service into Baker Street/Marylebone respectively is about three miles away.

The M40 motorway is accessible at J2 Beaconsfield and the M25 at J18 Chorleywood.

Square Footage: 3,063 sq ft