The centre piece of a former 17th Century country house, beautifully restored and exceptionally presented throughout, with the benefit of several outbuildings & self contained annexe.

Description

Mapletree Farm occupies the main section of a former large country residence dating back to the 17th Century. Converted in 1957, three properties were created, with Mapletree Farm occupying the main entrance and centre section of this large house with substantial grounds, separate Annex, Barn and further outbuildings sited across approximately 2.5 acres.
The principal house which is Grade 11 Listed has been sympathetically renovated and updated by the current owners whilst retaining a wealth of charm and character. Benefitting from two separate driveways, each with gated access, the main shared gravel driveway leads to the front of the property with parking for multiple cars. A second drive to the right of the picturesque village pond on the wide grass verge, provides access to the rear of the garden with parking for several vehicles and access to the separate annexe and double open bay garage with Games room above.
The front door to the House opens into an inviting hallway which leads to the lounge with beamed ceiling, solid oak block parquet floor and original large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. This leads into the inner hallway with impressive panelled walls and staircase which in turn leads into the Farmhouse style kitchen/dining room the 'heart of the home'. Extensively remodelled and beautifully appointed with a range of custom made Neptune units, new electric 5 oven Aga, two double butler sinks and fitted pantry. An entrance hatch leads to a cellar which could be utilised for wine or similar. A further door leads off the Kitchen into a further reception room used as a library/snug with handmade bookshelves. The kitchen also gives access to a fitted utility/boot room with separate cloakroom which opens out onto the rear courtyard.
The inner hall, complimented with fitted cupboards and under stair storage, is flooded by natural light from a large roof lantern and features a magnificent oak staircase and galleried landing. This provides access to the four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including one en suite to the master. There is a bonus room leading off the third bedroom which could be used as a study or potentially provide an en suite facility. The house has access to two large lofts one of which is fully boarded providing further storage space.

The front door to the House opens into an inviting hallway which leads to the lounge with beamed ceiling, solid oak block parquet floor and original inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. This leads into the inner hallway with impressive panelled walls and staircase which in turn leads into the Farmhouse style kitchen/dining room the 'heart of the home'. Extensively remodelled and beautifully appointed with a range of custom made Neptune units, electric 5 oven Aga, double butler sinks and fitted pantry. An entrance hatch leads to a cellar which could be utilised for wine or similar. A further door leads off the Kitchen into a library/snug with handmade bookshelves. The kitchen also gives access to a fitted utility/boot room with separate cloakroom opening out onto the rear courtyard.
The inner hall, complimented with fitted cupboards, is flooded by natural light from a large roof lantern and features a magnificent oak staircase and galleried landing. This provides access to the four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including one en suite to the master. There is a bonus room leading off the third bedroom which could be used as a study or a further suite facility if required.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS:
The real feature of this property is its substantial grounds of 2.5 acres which are accessed over a pleasant rear courtyard which is used for entertaining and is enclosed by a large vaulted Barn with original c17th exposed wooden beams.
Beyond the Barn lies a truly magical garden with formal lawns, summer house and many mature specimen trees.
On the East side of the grounds lies a Walled Garden where can be found an Orchard with wildflower meadow, greenhouse, potting shed and numerous raised beds used for vegetables, cut flowers and fruit. The rear of the garden contains many towering Pines, grassland, Tree House and a woodland area adorned with bluebells.

The current owners utilise the natural features of the garden to play host to a variety of animals including Chickens, Sheep and pigs each taking advantage of their natural environments.

Location

Chartridge is a semi-rural ribbon village located in the lower Chiltern Hills about two miles North West of Chesham. There is a 18 hole golf course, Village Hall, Village Shop, an excellent Primary School, bus service to Chesham and a wealth of footpaths and bridleways offering spectacular walks in this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Chesham offers multiple shopping facilities and amenities with local farmers markets in its pedestrianised high street, as well as the Metropolitan Line underground station for direct access to London. The Chiltern Line to London Marylebone can also be easily accessed from Little Chalfont or Amersham or for those preferring to travel into London Euston, the London Northwestern line can be picked up from Berkhamsted.

The area is renowned for its excellent educational facilities including Chesham Grammar school (mixed), Dr Challoner’s Grammar School for boys in Amersham and for Dr Challoner’s High School for girls in Little Chalfont. For Independent schooling there is Berkhamsted School and Chesham Preparatory, along with The Beacon School and Hetherton House both in Amersham.

Square Footage: 6,587 sq ft


Acreage: 2.5 Acres

Additional Info

OUTBUILDINGS:

The Annexe: Provides excellent self contained accommodation for guests/family/staff. With two bedrooms (one ground floor, and one first floor) two contemporary wet rooms, formal lounge and large open plan dining room and kitchen. With floor to ceiling glass wall and bi folding doors opening onto an area of landscaped garden.

The Vaulted Barn: Facing the inner courtyard, this former music/entertaining room represents a wonderful opportunity for further restoration or connection to the main house should it be desired subject to planning.

The Garage: A rustic framed double open bay garage with an external spiral staircase leading to the large games room/Office above.

Summer House: A pretty 19th-century granary reassembled on staddle stones used as a delightful summer house and flower room overlooking the main lawn.

The Gym: Currently housing a treadmill, exercise bike, punch bag and high speed internet for online classes.

The Potting Room: Modelled internally using reclaimed timber with ambient lighting, this room is used to pot and nurture the seedling plants for the garden and could equally be used for a multitude of applications.

The Fruit Store: Originally used to house the Fruit from the main garden, this tile and solid walled building contains the food and necessities for the variety of animals kept on the grounds.
Workshops: Originally three stables, these outbuildings house varying tools and wood working equipment.