5 bed detached house for sale

Beacon View, Ellesborough Road, Butlers Cross, Aylesbury HP17

Scheduled Viewing Day - Saturday 17th October - Exceptional Four/Five-Bedroom Home In Butlers Cross

** Scheduled Viewing Day - Saturday 17th October - Call to arrange an appointment **

Guide Price £1,050,000 to £1,150,000

Walden is a unique and beautifully presented detached home, quietly positioned at the end of a private no-through lane of just four properties in the highly regarded hamlet of Butlers Cross.

Set centrally within gardens extending to just over a third of an acre, the property has been extensively updated and improved to an exceptionally high standard, creating a genuine turn-key home with a wonderful balance of contemporary design, flexible accommodation and generous outdoor space.

A particular highlight is the impressive sitting room, with its vaulted ceiling and ceiling height glazing overlooking the front of the property. This striking space, together with the modern fitted kitchen and generous open-plan family accommodation, gives the house a light, spacious and contemporary feel throughout.

The versatility of the layout is another major attraction, with the option of four or five bedrooms, ground-floor bedroom accommodation, multiple bathrooms and a detached garage with a substantial studio room above.

Ground Floor
The entrance porch opens into a welcoming hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal ground-floor rooms.

The sitting room is one of the standout features of the home, with a vaulted ceiling and dramatic floor-to-ceiling glazing creating an impressive sense of space and allowing excellent natural light to flood the room while enjoying views across the front gardens.

At the heart of the house is the impressive kitchen and dining/family area, creating an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen itself is a high-end handleless design by German manufacturer Leicht, finished with quartz worktops and a superb range of integrated features including a Quooker boiling-water tap and Bora induction hob with integrated cooktop extractor. The clean contemporary design is complemented by generous storage and preparation space, while the adjoining dining and family areas provide plenty of room for relaxed family life and more formal entertaining.

A separate utility room provides additional appliance and storage space together with access to the garden.

Also on the ground floor is a generous double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, making it ideal for guests, older children or those looking for ground-floor bedroom accommodation. A further reception room offers excellent flexibility and could be used as a home office, study, additional bedroom or snug.

First Floor
The first-floor landing enjoys an attractive outlook, with views towards Coombe Hill, and provides access to the remaining bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is a generous double room with its own en-suite shower room, while two further double bedrooms provide excellent family or guest accommodation.

A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and completes the first floor.

Outside
Walden sits centrally within its plot, with gardens wrapping around the house and creating an excellent degree of privacy on all sides.

The gardens are laid predominantly to lawn with established borders, mature planting and a variety of seating areas, providing a wonderful setting for both family life and entertaining. A raised terrace adjoining the kitchen and family space offers an ideal area for outdoor dining, while the wider grounds provide plenty of room for children, entertaining and gardening. A detched garden office which is currently used as a workshop, has power, lighting, and is insulated and lined.

The property is approached across a generous block paved driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles.

The detached garage measures approximately 20ft by 13ft 10in and benefits from power and lighting. To the rear is a separate entrance hall with cloakroom and stairs rising to a substantial first-floor studio. This versatile space is heated and finished for use as a home office, studio, gym or hobby room, with potential for alternative use subject to the necessary permissions.

Location
Butlers Cross is a highly attractive Buckinghamshire hamlet set within the Chiltern Hills, offering a peaceful semi-rural environment while remaining exceptionally convenient for Wendover, Princes Risborough and Aylesbury.

The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is particularly popular with those who enjoy walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits. Coombe Hill, the Ridgeway and extensive Chiltern walking routes are all close at hand, while Ellesborough Golf Club is also nearby.

Wendover is within easy reach and provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs, together with everyday amenities and a mainline railway station offering services towards London Marylebone. Princes Risborough provides further shopping facilities and an additional mainline station.

The area is particularly well regarded for schooling, with a strong selection of local primary and secondary schools together with access to Buckinghamshire’s highly regarded grammar school system in Aylesbury.

The combination of a peaceful village setting, exceptional countryside, excellent schooling and convenient transport links makes Butlers Cross one of the area’s most desirable semi-rural locations.

Agent’s Note
Please note that, once an offer has been accepted, an Anti-Money Laundering (aml) fee is payable by the buyer to cover the cost of the required identity verification and anti-money laundering checks.
Once the aml checks have been completed, the fee is non-refundable, including in circumstances where the proposed purchase does not subsequently proceed.