Dunsmore, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22

A unique period family home blending the best of character and contemporary living, well placed in its generous plot of approaching 1/4 of an acre.

Description

A handsome semi-detached cottage which has been extended and greatly improved, to create a unique period family home blending the best of character and contemporary living retaining many character features. The property is well placed in its generous plot of approaching 1/4 of an acre.

The versatile ground floor accommodation briefly comprises of a generous dining room with beautiful wood burning stove, which is double sided and shared with the sitting room, travertine tiled floor, access to the cellar, sitting room and kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with cream high gloss base and eye level units, woodblock work surfaces, partly integrated appliances and a built-in Aga, the travertine flooring follows through from the dining room. There is a cloakroom/WC off the kitchen and access to the gardens. The sitting room is naturally bright being of double aspect and a generous sized room running the width of the cottage, the wood burning stove is a particular feature, double sided to the dining room. There are double doors to the conservatory, which is well placed to enjoy the well-stocked and mature rear garden, planted to offer privacy.

To the first floor the principal bedroom benefits built-in storage and en-suite bathroom, there are three further bedrooms one with fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed family shower room. There is a fitted ladder to the loft which has been partially converted into a hobbies room.

There is a substantial double garage with a pedestrian door to the parking area, a separate home office and a utility room.

A real feature of the property is the well-established garden areas. The rear garden is thoughtfully planted, with an area predominantly laid to lawn with well stocked beds and borders, mature trees and hedging offering privacy. To the front there is a sweeping driveway accessed via secure electric gates to the parking area laid to shingle, a further garden space and further storage area.

Location

Dunsmore is a small rural village high up in the Chiltern Hills, located about 1.4 miles off the A413, which links Amersham to Wendover. The pretty towns of Wendover (about 3 miles) and Great Missenden (about 4 miles) both offer local shopping facilities and amenities including Chiltern Line Stations which provide a London commuter service into Marylebone.

Bildasbot Cottage is located together with neighbouring properties at the end of a rural lane that follows the valley and is surrounded by glorious Chiltern countryside designated “an area of outstanding natural beauty” providing miles of country walks in all directions.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private, as the county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system. Well known grammar schools for boys include the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe and Aylesbury Grammar School; and for girls, Wycombe High School and Aylesbury High School. Nearby private schools include The Griffin preparatory school at Great Kimble, as well as The Beacon, The Gateway, Pipers Corner, Godstowe Preparatory and Wycombe Abbey. Princes Risborough has a number of nursery and primary schools in addition to a secondary school and St Teresa’s, an independent school.

Square Footage: 2,070 sq ft