5 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Detached family home in sought-after Chiltern village
- Sitting room with large central fireplace
- Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Double garage and shingled driveway
- Large mature rear garden
- Views of surrounding countryside in Hambleden Valley
- EPC Rating = D
Description
The Old Bakery is a lovely traditional home located in the highly sought after Hambleden Valley and has been well-loved by the current owner for many years. The property has spacious accommodation over two floors and is the epitome of country living being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Chiltern countryside.
The spacious entrance hall leads to a study which is an ideal home-working space. The heart of the home is arguably the sitting room which has a number of characterful features. The centerpiece is the large brick built fireplace which provides an abundance of warmth and a cosy atmosphere.
A formal dining room sits to the front of the property with good natural light from a large bay window and has potential to be incorporated into the existing kitchen subject to building regulations. This would create an additional large reception room and a great place to entertain. The existing kitchen, has wall and base units, integrated appliances and a central breakfast bar. A large pantry also is great for storage. Completing the ground floor is a practical utility room with double doors to the garden and an additional shower room.
On the first floor are five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive space measuring over c.27ft in length and features a range of built-in wardrobes and a large en-suite bathroom. A family bathroom and a separate WC complete the firstfloor accommodation.
Outside, the mature rear garden is of a generous size and provides views over the surrounding Hambleden Valley. It has been well landscaped and is predominantly laid to lawn with bordering trees, hedgerow and shrubbery. To the front of the property is a generous shingled driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles. A double garage offers a covered space and additional storage. A room above is available as a versatile space.
Location
Located in the heart of one of the best villages in the Hambleden valley and with a tremendous rural outlook over the hills and fields beyond.
Skirmett has a freehold village pub, The Frog which is renowned for its local cuisine; The Frog is very much at the heart of the community. The village hall runs several local events and exercise classes throughout the year.
Hambleden village (approximately c.2 miles) has a village shop and post office together with village hall, church and The Stag and Huntsman public house and restaurant.
More extensive facilities are available in either Henley or Marlow for shopping and recreation.
The River Thames is at the bottom of the Hambleden valley, also giving access to the Thames Path.
Access to the M40 via junction 4 is approximately only c.5 miles, and there is a main line train service from High Wycombe to London Marylebone. Henley Station also operates train services into London Paddington via Twyford.
There are schools of excellent repute in the area and miles of riding and walking in the Chilterns on the doorstep.
Square Footage: 2,557 sq ft
Acreage: 0.37 Acres
Directions
From either Henley-on-Thames or Marlow, proceed along the A4155 and at Mill End turn north up the Hambleden valley, signposted to Hambleden and Skirmett. Proceed for 3 miles into Skirmett and approaching the village free house, The Frog, on the left, the property will be found shortly after on the right hand side.
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