Beautiful period house with a superb self contained annexe set in circa 4.5 acres of beautiful gardens.

Description

Water Springs is a beautifully presented home, Grade II listed and full of character with a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional features. The house is set in a glorious position with wonderful gardens and grounds approaching 4.5 acres in all. Believed to date back to the late 1600s, the property has been sympathetically enlarged and enhanced to an exceptional standard to provide a lovely family home. Features include exposed beams, oak flooring, CCTV and Voneus broadband. Of particular note is an impressive two bedroom detached, self contained annexe.

The front door opens into the reception hall leading to the principal reception rooms and with stairs to the first floor. Beautiful oak flooring extends into the dual aspect elegant sitting room, with panelled walls, built in storage cupboards and a feature Nordic design fireplace wood burner, cleverly separating the space. French doors give lovely garden views and open out on to the terrace. The family room, with views over the frontage, is full of period character. The ceiling is heavily beamed and a wonderful inglenook fireplace with wood burner, gives a cosy feel. The study is a beautifully designed room, with contemporary bespoke fitted cabinetry providing storage and two desks, ideal for home working. Overlooking the garden is the kitchen/breakfast room, opening into the orangery, a fabulous family space. The kitchen is bespoke fitted by local designer Simon Taylor, and provides an excellent range of storage and display units, complemented by granite and oak worktops. Appliances include a dual fuel range cooker, an electric Aga, wine cooler, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a microwave. A large island gives further storage and a breakfast bar at each end. Limestone flooring, with underfloor heating, extends from the kitchen into the dining area and stunning oak framed orangery, with extensive garden views. Bi-fold doors and a set of French doors open directly on to the outside terrace. A fully fitted utility room lies adjacent to the kitchen, again with underfloor heating, with appliances including a fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. This room is also ideal for use as a boot room, with outside door access. Just off the utility room is a large pantry ideal for further storage. A cloakroom off the reception hall, completes the accommodation on the ground floor.

A fine oak staircase leads to the first floor landing which is heavily beamed and offers four bedrooms. The principal bedroom overlooks the garden to the rear, and enjoys a dressing area with fitted wardrobes, and a luxurious, spacious shower room. A pretty guest room to the front has an en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and are served by the family shower room. Stairs lead to the 2nd floor, with a further bedroom, but could have a multitude of uses, and a store/dressing room.

Self Contained Annexe
Located opposite the main house is the impressive and substantial annexe. The ground floor, with underfloor heating, comprises a gym area, fully fitted kitchen, shower room, sitting room and a sound proofed cinema room with mood lighting. Bi-fold doors open on to a private outside terrace. Located above the gym is a mezzanine level, ideal for use as an office. Stairs from the sitting room lead to a reception space, with a full height angled window flooding the room with light, together with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Adjoining the annexe, is a sauna, workshop and store room, and access to the triple garage.

Outside
The gardens and grounds, approaching four and a half acres, are a real feature, surrounding the house on all sides and are an absolute delight. Beautifully landscaped and secluded, the gardens have large areas of lawn interspersed with a variety of young, semi mature and mature trees. A stream meanders through the garden, leading to a small lake and island, ideal for kayaking, with a cleverly constructed zip wire above giving hours of fun. The garden features an orchard, walkways and bridges, with well stocked beds and borders giving colour and year round interest. To the side is a pretty walled potager with gravelled pathways and a greenhouse. A decked, wooden gazebo on the lawn, and an attractive raised terrace area adjoining the rear of the house, are perfect for outside entertaining and relaxation. Approached from a peaceful country lane through electric gates, the tree lined driveway leads to a gravelled area providing parking for several vehicles, and the triple garage.

Location

Princes Risborough 3 miles (rail service to London Marylebone from 36 minutes), Aylesbury 7.5 miles, High Wycombe 12 miles, Junction 4 of M40 12 miles, Heathrow (T5) 31 miles, Oxford 21 miles, central London (Baker Street) 40 miles. All times and distances are approximate and correct at the time of writing.

Water Springs occupies a beautiful semi-rural setting in the peaceful hamlet of Meadle, located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which boasts lovely walks, cycle paths and extensive bridleways. The market town of Princes Risborough provides a selection of everyday shopping facilities, churches, restaurants and a library in addition to a fast Chiltern Line railway connection with London Marylebone and Birmingham. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the popular towns of Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private, as the county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system.

Square Footage: 5,446 sq ft


Acreage: 4.27 Acres

Directions

From central London proceed along the M40 exiting at junction 4 for High Wycombe. Follow signs for Princes Risborough A4010 and proceed through Princes Risborough town. Continue along the A4010 and turn left at the roundabout and drive through Askett. Turn left onto Lower Icknield Way and then turn right into Stockwell Lane. Take the first right hand turning into the hamlet of Meadle and then bear right just before the barn conversion and Water Springs is on the right hand side, next to Cobblers.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Air source heat pump - annexe. Please note that none of the services have been tested