5 bed detached house for sale

Martinsend Lane, Great Missenden HP16

Approached through electrically-operated gates and via a wide gravel driveway, the impressive house sits well back from the road and the reception hall opens to the drawing room on the left and the less formal sitting room straight ahead. Oak doors and attractive herringbone parquet flooring runs through these three spaces adding to the warm ambiance of the property. The dual aspect drawing room has a wood-effect gas stove and French doors to the gardens. The 38 ft x 31 ft kitchen/dining/family room represents the heart of the home has been beautifully finished with granite work surfaces and a large central island as well a range of integrated appliances including an American style fridge-freezer. There are two sets of bi-fold doors to the garden making this a fabulous entertaining space, winter and summer alike. The utility room and study open off this space and the cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
Rising to the first floor, the landing opens onto five bedrooms. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and overlooks the rear gardens whilst its en suite bathroom overlooks the front and has a large walk-in shower as well as a bath and two basins. One of the remaining bedrooms also has an en suite shower room whilst the other three are served by two family bathrooms.

Outside

The sweeping gravel driveway complements the house's classical proportions and provides ample parking space for several vehicles. There is an area of lawn to the left-hand side. In all, the grounds amount to just under half an acre. To the rear of the house, the large gardens are largely laid to lawn and surrounded by fencing and mature hedges, providing a high degree of privacy. Additionally, there are well-stocked borders and flower beds as well as a few mature trees. The terrace running along the rear of the house is perfect for al fresco dining and easily accessed from the kitchen.

Situation

Located in one of the village's most sought-after roads, the property is located just over half a mile from the centre of Great Missenden which offers an extensive range of shops, a supermarket, pubs and restaurants (such as The Nag's Head and Fan Fan Pizzeria) as well as The Roald Dahl Museum and a thriving, 18-court tennis club. There is good access to a number of walks through open fields and woodland and the mainline station in the village provides a London Marylebone service in approximately 45 minutes. Heathrow Airport is just 23 miles away. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its state and private education. The house is close to highly regarded educational establishments and is within the catchment area for grammar schools. Details may be obtained from the local authority.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-53270