Beautifully presented country house with land and equestrian facilities in an idyllic semi-rural setting

Description

Hitcham Glebe occupies an idyllic location in a beautiful semi-rural setting on a no through country lane and bridleway. This delightful home has been updated and extended in recent years and offers beautifully presented accommodation. Externally the property benefits from large landscaped gardens and superb equestrian facilities with two paddocks. About 3.5 acres in all.

On the ground floor the reception hall, with a cloakroom and stairs to the first floor, leads to a cloakroom and fully fitted study. The sitting room enjoys a triple aspect with a fireplace and woodburner. A charming library area, with bespoke built-in cabinetry, opens to the orangery and through to the kitchen/breakfast room, creating a wonderful open plan space perfect for both family life and entertaining. The orangery, designed by David Salisbury, is a natural addition and blends perfectly with its surroundings. Two sets of French doors open on to the garden and outside terrace. The kitchen enjoys an excellent range of units complemented by granite worktops, with a central island and an array of integrated appliances including a gas Aga. Just off the kitchen is a well equipped utility room and a wet room.

On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys a range of fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, together with a family bath/shower room. Bedroom five is currently organised as a study with a built-in desk.

The property sits tucked back from the lane with a walled and gated driveway leading to the garage and providing parking for several vehicles. At the rear of the house a Yorkstone terrace gives the perfect space for relaxation and outside dining. The private and secluded landscaped gardens are a delight with an extensive area of lawn bordered by mature and well stocked flower beds, pathways and a wisteria covered pergola giving an idyllic seating spot. Of particular note is a studio/outbuilding currently used as a gym, alongside a greenhouse and log store. The garden also benefits from an irrigation system. Beyond the formal gardens, a secondary driveway gives further parking and leads to the re-surfaced outdoor manège. The adjacent stable block comprises three stables and a tack room (with WC), with electricity and a water supply to each stable. In addition are further outbuildings for storage and equipment alongside two paddocks both with a field shelter.

Location

Bishops Centre 1.4 miles, Taplow station 1.3 miles, Burnham 1.8 miles, Maidenhead 3.5 miles, M4 (J7) 2.8 miles, M40 (J2) 5.5 miles, Beaconsfield 6.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 13.5 miles, central London 27 miles. All distances are approximate.

Hitcham Glebe is perfectly located for access into London, with rail connections to London (Paddington) from Burnham and Taplow and connections to Marylebone (Chiltern Line) available from Beaconsfield. Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) has recently opened and provides services from Taplow, Maidenhead and Burnham, to London’s West End, the City and Canary Wharf. The M40 and M4 motorways are within reach and provide access to the M25, the M3 and Heathrow.

Everyday amenities can be found at Burnham and Taplow, while more comprehensive facilities are available in Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and Windsor. Comprehensive sports facilities can be found nearby including Huntswood Golf club, a walk through Huntswood from the property, and the renowned Lambourne Golf Club, with further golf clubs in Burnham Beeches, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross and Denham to name a few. Health and leisure facilities can be found at Cliveden and Burnham Beeches Hotel.

The property is located on Taplow Bridleway 5, providing excellent off road hacking for the equestrian enthusiast straight from the door, as well as walking from the property at Huntswood and the National Trust’s Cliveden woodland walk, which is located just a short walk from the property.

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

Square Footage: 3,849 sq ft



Directions

From the M40 exit junction 2 head south towards Farnham Common on the A355. After a short distance, turn right across the dual carriageway onto a minor road, signposted to Burnham. Follow this road to Littleworth Common after passing The Jolly Woodman on the left hand side, turn right signposted Wooburn. After a short distance turn left onto Heathfield Road and proceed south, passing the main entrance to Cliveden House on the right hand side after some distance. Continue along this road passing Cliveden Gages on the right. Continue along this road turning left into Hill Farm Road and then left into Hunts Lane. Hitcham Glebe will be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: All mains connected. Please note that none of the services have been tested.

Agents Note: There is underfloor heating in parts and CCTV.