Boss Lane, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14

Beautiful period house in an idyllic countryside setting.

Description

Boss Lane House is a wonderful brick and flint Grade II listed house, believed to date back to the 17th century set in a no-through country lane surrounded by countryside. During World War II it was used as a cabinet war office and frequented by Winston Churchill. Boss House is constructed with a blend of flint, brick, timber and Denner stone and retains many period features including inglenook fireplaces, decorative oak panelling, oak casement windows and oak flooring.

The original oak front door opens into a flagstone tiled entrance lobby and through to the reception hall which retains the original staircase. The hall is heavily beamed with an inglenook fireplace with wood burner, oak flooring and a cloakroom. The drawing/dining room is impressive with decorative oak and elm panelling and two fine fireplaces, one Jacobean and the other from later years. French doors open from a box bay window on to the terrace and garden. Leading from the drawing room is the family/sitting room with original herringbone flooring and a brick and tiled fireplace with a Yeoman wood burning stove. Box bay oak-framed French doors open to the rear terrace. The light and contemporary kitchen/breakfast room is the perfect space for family life, flooded with natural light from the orangery roof. The bespoke ‘Tom Howley’ kitchen features a comprehensive range of painted oak units complemented by granite worktops with Miele integrated appliances. A central island incorporates further storage and a breakfast bar. There is underfloor heating with stone flooring by ‘Martin Moore’. In addition is an enclosed utility area with space for appliances and a wonderful walk in larder. French doors open on to the side terrace and there is access to the sitting room. The breakfast area is spacious with ceiling beams and plenty of room for a table. The study, off the entrance lobby has an inglenook fireplace with an oak mantel. Stairs from the reception hall lead to the first floor landing which is spacious with bespoke shelving and lovely views to the front. Steps up to an inner hallway lead to the principal bedroom which is dual aspect. There are three further bedrooms on this floor. A well-appointed family bathroom with a free standing roll top bath and a decoratively tiled floor completes the accommodation.

The gardens are stunning and a real feature of the property with views over the Hughenden Valley. stone pathways and steps lead to the tiered formal gardens including; a rose garden, Italian Garden, Orchard and Knot Garden. There are areas of lawn, flanked by well stocked flowerbeds and borders, ancient yew topiaries, ponds and seating areas to relax and take in the views across the valley. A terrace area wraps around the house to the rear and sides. There are sheds, a well house and a summerhouse. Walled and hedged boundaries with mature trees provide privacy and seclusion. Opposite the property is a large garage building and an additional garden area, gated and mainly laid to lawn with mature trees.

Location

High Wycombe 3 miles, Great Missenden 5 miles, M40 (J4) 4 miles, Beaconsfield 8 miles, Heathrow (T5) 23 miles, Central London (Baker Street) 33 miles. All distances and times are approximate.

Hughenden Valley is nestled in the Chiltern hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with access to many beautiful walks and bridleways. The area is home to Hughenden Manor, a National Trust property with acres of gardens and parkland. The larger towns of High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough offer larger shops and amenities with all benefiting from mainline train links to London Marylebone. The M40, giving access to London, Heathrow, Oxford and the M4 via the A404 Marlow bypass at J4.

Nearby villages of Bryant’s Bottom, Hughenden and Great Hampden all offer well regarded public houses along with cricket and tennis clubs. 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. Grammar schools in the area include The Royal Grammar School for boys, Wycombe High School for girls, John Hampden Grammar School for boys. There are a number of independent schools including nearby Pipers Corner (xx miles) Godstowe, Crown House and Wycombe Abbey to name a few.

Square Footage: 3,949 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that none of the services have been tested.

Agents Note: Photographs taken in April & July 2023.