Delightful period 'Arts & Crafts' family home with stunning countryside views set in approx. 1.3 acres including a double garage.

Description

Walden is a delightful period Arts and Crafts family home in an idyllic semi rural setting, with permission and further potential to extend. Built in the early 1930’s, the property enjoys a generous frontage and a large south facing rear garden with stunning views. Features include period detailing, wood flooring, picture rails and decorative fireplaces.

The front door opens into a welcoming reception hall with stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom. An elegant triple aspect, split level sitting room enjoys wonderful garden views with French doors opening on to the side terrace and a box bay window with a built in window seat. A fireplace with a wood burner provides a focal point. The kitchen, dining and family rooms overlook the garden and are the hub of the house, creating an ideal space for family living. Two sets of French doors in the family room open on to the terrace and the room also features a decorative tiled fireplace with an open fire. The dining room is of a good size with plenty of room for a large table and a box bay window with built in seating gives the perfect spot to enjoy the garden views. This room opens into the kitchen, which is comprehensively fitted with a range of units complemented by granite worktops and integrated appliances. A utility room lies adjacent, with storage, a Butlers sink, space for appliances and a stable door giving access to the garden. There is underfloor heating in the reception hall, kitchen and utility room.

On the first floor the galleried landing overlooks the frontage. The dual aspect principal bedroom extends the length of the house with fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite bathroom with a separate shower and freestanding bath. A large picture window gives views over the garden and beyond. There are four further bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom, while the remainder of the bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Outside
The wonderful gardens and stunning views are a real feature of the property with an overall plot size of approximately 1.3 acres. Walden is approached from a country lane though wooden gates with a long driveway approach, with parking for several vehicles, areas of lawn, and a variety of mature trees. To the front of the property is a double garage with a wood store and a two storey space adjacent which could be converted to a self-contained annexe. Steps lead to the front door, flanked with lawn and flower beds. There is access to the rear garden from both sides of the house. The southerly facing rear garden is a delight and enjoys uninterrupted countryside views. A large terrace adjoins the house and provides a superb area to relax, entertain and enjoy the view. The garden is wonderfully secluded and mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with a variety of trees and flower beds. A covered area to the side, accessed from the utility room, gives useful outside storage.

Location

Seer Green and Jordans station 0.4 miles (walking distance), Beaconsfield 3.8 miles, Gerrards Cross 4.4 miles, Amersham 6.2 miles, Heathrow 16 miles, central London (Baker Street) 23 miles. All distances are approximate.

Walden occupies a wonderful, idyllic location in Jordans, a pretty village in South Buckinghamshire, popular for its excellent transport links to London. This historic village has a thriving community, ideal for family life with a village hall and the village shop overlooking the village green. There are a number of pubs in the neighbouring village of Seer Green with the towns of Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross providing a wide range of further facilities.

London is accessible by train from Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield and Seer Green and Jordans station, which provides a direct service to London Marylebone. The M40 (J2) provides access to London, Heathrow, and the M25. There is a wealth of sporting and recreational amenities available in the local area including The Beaconsfield Golf Club, The Buckinghamshire Golf Club (in Denham) and Stoke Park Golf and Country Club. There is an LTA affiliated tennis club in Jordans, together with cricket and tennis clubs in Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross, with rugby clubs in Beaconsfield and High Wycombe. The local countryside provides some excellent walks and bridle paths and boating is available on the River Thames at Bourne End and Marlow.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, including Beaconsfield High School for girls and the Royal Grammar School for boys in High Wycombe. Local independent preparatory schools include Caldicott (Burnham), The Beacon (Amersham), Davenies and High March in Beaconsfield to name a few.

Square Footage: 3,219 sq ft


Acreage: 1.29 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage. Please note that none of the services have been tested.

Agent Note: Implemented planning permission for a single storey rear extension to house and single storey side extensions to detached garage with replacement pitched roof over to provide workshop in roof space. CH/2010/1906/FA. Long leasehold interest of 999 years from 1929.