Location

High Wycombe station 1.3 miles, M40 (J3 for London) 2 miles, Beaconsfield 5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 18 miles, central London (Baker Street) 27 miles. All distances are approximate.

The property is located within about 1.3 miles of High Wycombe train station with a regular fast train service to London Marylebone and Birmingham. Road connections are also good with the A404 which links with junction 4 of the M40 (leading to the M25 and M4) and the M4 (junction 8/9) for the West. The house is conveniently located for Wycombe Retail Park which offers a good range of shops. High Wycombe town has an abundance of facilities including two cinemas, John Lewis department store, a variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars and a sports and leisure complex.   

Sports enthusiasts are well catered for in the area. The Rye, with its 53 acres of open and recreational space, includes an open air lido and Wycombe Dyke for boating and fishing. There is also a cricket club, tennis club and a members' gym. High Wycombe hosts a rugby club, running club, bowling club, and a golf course at Wycombe Heights Golf Centre, with further courses in Flackwell Heath, Denham and Harleyford to name a few.   

The area is renowned for its choice and standard of education, with Buckinghamshire being one of the last counties to maintain the traditional grammar school system. Local grammar schools include The Royal Grammar School and John Hampden School for boys and Wycombe High School for girls. There are a number of independent schools including Godstowe, Crown House, Pipers Corner and Wycombe Abbey to name a few.

Description

This charming characterful property has been fully refurbished by the current owner and is immaculately presented throughout. Dating back to about 1928, the house expertly combines the old with the new, retaining a wealth of original features throughout. The property is well positioned for all the facilities in The Rye, local grammar schools and just about 1.3 miles from the station with fast trains to London Marylebone.

Set over two floors, the front door opens into an entrance hall leading through to the sitting room with its shuttered box bay window overlooking the frontage. A handsome fireplace with an open fire sits centrally creating an inviting and relaxed setting. The dining room is equally characterful, enjoying a dual aspect, wall panelling, understairs storage and a further period fireplace. The kitchen is well equipped with an excellent range of units, complemented by worktops and integrated appliances. A door gives access to the side of the house and garden. Just off the kitchen is a beautifully appointed shower room incorporating a utility area with space and plumbing for appliances.

On the first floor are three characterful bedrooms served by a well-appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom lies to the front, featuring built-in wardrobes and a charming period fireplace. Bedroom two overlooks the garden and enjoys a dual aspect, while the third bedroom also benefits from built-in storage

Outside, a private driveway to the side provides parking for two vehicles. The south west facing rear garden is predominately laid to lawn with raised flower beds. A generous terrace area offers an ideal spot for outside dining and entertaining. Nestled in the corner of the garden, a summer house/office offers an ideal setting for home working.