3 bedroom cottage

ACCOMMODATION The attractive double-fronted brick-and-flint facade has been part-rendered. A canopied porch with a wooden front door opens into a striking sitting room, with exposed timber beams, wall-mounted lighting, Fired Earth 'Chinese Slate' flooring with underfloor heating, and a wood-burning stove. Windows overlook the front aspect towards open fields, and fill the room with natural light.

From the sitting room an opening leads through to a country-style fitted kitchen with cream coloured base units and contrasting black quartz composite work-surfaces over with a round inset copper sink. A notable feature is the oil-fired Heritage Range cooker with a decorative tiled splash back. There is space for a fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.

Opposite the fitted kitchen area there is a cosy wooden 'church pew-style' breakfast area with feature exposed brick and timber walls.

A further opening leads through to the large 'Amdega' conservatory, which is finished in an attractive verdigris colour, with a peaked roof featuring decorative cast-iron brackets and window finishes. This dramatic extension has created a generous dining space, which is light and bright with a full wall of windows and a pair of glazed French doors opening out to the garden. The roof panels have fitted bamboo blinds for shade and privacy.

From the dining room, ornate glazed sliding doors open into a useful study with views out to the garden, fitted shelving and a door to a convenient downstairs cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin.

A wooden staircase with a rope handrail leads up to the first floor landing.

Bedroom 1 is a double with a window to the front with beautiful views, stripped wooden floorboards and a cupboard containing the hot water tank.

Bedroom 2 is a double with a window to the front, with views across the valley, and with stripped wooden floorboards.

Bedroom 3 is a single with a window to the rear, with views to the back garden, stripped wooden floorboards, and is currently in use as a home office.

The bathroom has tile to floor and walls, a window and includes a roll-top bath with shower over, a wash hand basin set in a cabinet, a traditional w.c., a towel rail, and underfloor heating.

Outside
This pretty cottage has an enclosed rear garden, with wooden fencing and a brick rear wall. Steps from the back of the house lead up to a brick pathway, with a lawn and mature shrub beds. To the rear, of the garden there is a decked terrace with a wooden summer house. The view to the rear is over private farmland with the Chiltern Hills beyond.

Agent's note: the vendor will shortly be undertaking maintenance work to the roof during June 2022, and a scaffolding will be in place for the duration of that work. 

LOCATION
Living in Skirmett
Skirmett is a desirable rural hamlet set in the Hambleden valley, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby local 'gastro-pub', The Frog at Skirmett, caters well for locals and visitors alike and is well regarded for its food, large pub garden and extraordinary views of the surrounding countryside.

A local shop can be found at Hambleden, and Henley, Marlow and High Wycombe are roughly 7 miles away.

The M4 and M40 motorways are easily accessible.
Maidenhead M4 Junction 8/9 - 14 miles
Wycombe M40 Junction 4 - 10 miles
London Heathrow - 28 miles
London - approx. 40 miles
Oxford - approx. 24 miles

Both Henley and Marlow have regular train services that connect to the mainline from the West into London Paddington, and to CrossRail - Elizabeth Line opening soon. The Chiltern Line has a regular rail service running from Marylebone station to Birmingham and the north, via High Wycombe.

Schools
Skirmett is conveniently placed for good schools including grammar schools and is in the catchment for Sir William Borlase's grammar school in Marlow.

Local primary schools include Ibstone, Frieth and Cadmore End, all less than 3 miles away. Rupert House School and St Mary's School in Henley, Shiplake College, and The Oratory. A wide range of Independent schools within the area including Eton, Wycombe Abbey, Wellington College, Queen Anne's School, as well as primary and secondary schools.

Leisure
Henley and Marlow both host annual regattas and festivals. Both towns are full of independent shops and restaurants, and Henley has a 3-screen cinema and a popular theatre. With their proximity to the Thames, both towns have river walks and parks. Mooring and Marina facilities at Hambleden Marina. There are local golf clubs at Harleyford, Temple and Henley.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Wycombe District Council
Council Tax Band: F
Services: Mains water, electricity, private drainage, broadband, Oil-fired central heating