5 bed country house for sale

Blackpond Lane, Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire SL2

Holly Cottage is a charming character residence situated in a highly desirable location on Blackpond Lane. Approached via a private gated driveway with ample off-street parking and a detached garage, this impressive home offers a perfect blend of period charm, exposed timber beams, traditional fireplaces, and versatile modern living space.

Upon entering, a bright and welcoming reception hallway featuring classic wooden flooring and stairs to the first floor sets an inviting tone, accompanied by a convenient cloakroom. The accommodation flows effortlessly into a generous, light-filled principal sitting room complete with a feature fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, a large bay window, and direct access out to the grounds. For formal dining, an adjacent reception room displays a classic fireplace, character beams, wooden flooring, and a traditional stable door opening to the exterior, while a dedicated study tucked quietly off the dining area provides an ideal home office.

At the heart of the residence lies a vast open-plan kitchen and breakfast room fitted with a large central island, range-style cooker, flagstone-style tiled flooring, and double French doors opening directly onto the rear terrace. Positioned just off the kitchen, an expansive family room offers an exceptional secondary lounge and media space with pleasant garden views and double doors leading out onto the decking.

The upper floor accommodates five well-appointed bedrooms arranged off a central landing. The principal bedroom suite serves as a grand master retreat, complete with en-suite shower facilities and direct access to an adjacent dedicated dressing room. A second spacious double bedroom benefits from its own private en-suite shower room, while two further well-proportioned double bedrooms are served by the main family bathroom suite. A flexible fifth bedroom offers ideal utility as a nursery or additional dressing room, complemented by a dedicated first-floor laundry room.

Gardens and Grounds

Outside, the property is accessed via a private gated entrance leading to a stone-paved driveway that provides generous off-street parking alongside a brick-built detached garage. Beautifully landscaped grounds wrap around the residence, combining expansive level lawns, mature trees, and high privacy hedging. The outdoor space is engineered for effortless entertaining, featuring a paved patio ideal for outdoor dining alongside an extensive timber decking area equipped with a covered pergola for year-round alfresco hosting.

Location

Holly Cottage is located within 0.6 of a mile to the vibrant village centre at Farnham Common and a stone's throw from Burnham Beeches. The village offers an array of boutique shops, national grocery stores and coffee shops also a selection of interesting restaurants and pubs. There is a well respected local Junior School and private schools including Dair House and Caldicott School for boys.

Further education facilities including state and private schools at nearby Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. Close by are some of the country's finest Country Clubs, Hotels/Spas and excellent Golf Courses. Many other sporting facilities are available in the area. The Famous 540 acres of Protected Woodland known as Burnham Beeches adjoins the village and provides wonderful walks and cycle paths.

Elizabeth Line is serviced from nearby Burnham Station. Gerrards Cross 4.5 miles (fast mainline trains to London Marylebone), Beaconsfield 5.3 miles, M40 (J2) 3.6 miles, London (Baker Street) 25 miles. The M40 is within 2 miles, giving access to the M25 and M4, with Heathrow close by.
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Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: D