6 bedroom detached house for sale

A quintessentially English 17th century Grade II listed farmhouse and guest cottage set within exquisite gardens and grounds in excess of 6 acres.

Description

Described in Country Life in the 1950’s as "beautifully situated on high ground on the fringe of the Chiltern Hills”, this unique property is positioned between the village of Ashley Green, just outside of Chesham and Berkhamsted market town and is available to the market for the second time in six decades. Sloelands Farm is steeped in history whilst combining original features perfectly with a contemporary finish with high quality fixtures and fittings to suit modern family living. Later additions and conversions have created an adaptable layout in excess of 6,000 sqft.

The property is accessed through wrought iron gates framed by brick pillars and over an impressive tree lined driveway with attractive estate fencing following to an electric gate into the parking area for several cars and including turning space. The paddock on the left as you drive along the driveway also belongs to the property.

Upon entering the property there is a welcoming entrance hallway giving access to the living accommodation which briefly comprises to the front, a large drawing room with feature fireplace, sitting room with an Inglenook style open fireplace with feature windows and panelled walls with built in storage.

The hub of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room, comprehensively fitted with a range of base and eye level units, granite work surfaces and breakfast bar. There is an AGA range cooker, separate electric over and ceramic hob, double sink with mixer tap, built-in wine rack and bookcase, and slate tile floor. There is space for a breakfast table and chairs and a stable door to the rear garden. Off the kitchen is the utility room and pantry, there is also a boot room through to the cloakroom.

Additional formal receptions are located to the rear of the property comprising of a formal dining room with corner open fireplace and terracotta tile floor. A cinema room leads through to the sun room which is triple aspect and enjoys the best views over the garden.

There is a cellar on the lower ground floor and externally there is a gardeners WC.

The first floor offers a large principal suite with ample built-in storage, separate dressing room and five piece en-suite bathroom. There is a guest bedroom with wardrobe storage and five piece en-suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms one with a study/dressing room and all served by the well-appointed four piece family bathroom.

There is a one bedroom guest cottage within the grounds, offering a fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, sitting room, conservatory, double bedroom and shower room. Attached to the cottage is a double garage with bar and games room above.

The real feature of the property are the simply magnificent gardens and grounds enveloped in a wonderfully peaceful setting. Having been extensively landscaped with care and attention to create individual zones, the formal gardens are lovingly maintained and offer something for everyone. From a beautiful Japanese garden and a private maze, to formal lawns and a fruit orchard enclosed by paddocks, themselves mown to create peaceful wild meadows. Positioned within the gardens themselves are a tennis court and an indoor swimming pool, both have been very well kept and in use. For relaxed outdoor entertaining a large flagstone patio to the rear of the house looks out over well stocked beds and into a wonderful walled garden. Additionally there are various outbuildings including a summer house and storage shed.

Location

Situated high in the Chiltern Hills, Sloelands Farm lies within beautiful, mature grounds and has outstanding views towards Cholesbury. Situated between the market town of Berkhamsted which provides good local amenities including a variety of shops including a Waitrose and Marks & Spencer Simply Food, a selection of excellent schools, restaurants, numerous cafes and public houses, and Chesham market town, also with good local amenities including Waitrose and Sainsburys.

The property is within the catchment area for local Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools including Chesham Grammar School, Dr Challoner’s Grammar School for boys in Amersham and High School for girls in Little Chalfont. The renowned Berkhamsted School for Boys and Girls from the ages of 3-18 is within three miles.

Commutes are excellent by both road and rail. There is a train station in Berkhamsted (3.5 miles) with a direct service into London Euston taking approximately 31 minutes. A mainline station in Amersham, only 4.2 miles away, offers a direct and frequent service into London Marylebone from 39 minutes. Chesham Underground Station is 1.8 miles away from the property and is served by the Metropolitan line. Heathrow Airport is 28 miles distant.

There are a number of golf courses nearby including Chesham & Leyhill Golf Club (9 holes) and Berkhamsted and Ashridge Golf Clubs.
All distances are approximate and school catchments are as of August 2025.

Square Footage: 3,505 sq ft


Acreage: 6.05 Acres