West Common, Gerrads Cross, SL9

Beautiful Grade II Listed home with views of West Common and Latchmore Pond

Positioned in an exclusive part of West Common, Latchmore House benefits from breathtaking views over the scenic Latchmoor Pond and the surrounding common. This distinguished Georgian property, a Grade II listed building from the 19th century with later extensions, exudes timeless charm. Original features include generously sized rooms, intricate cornicing, wood panelling, ceiling roses, timber flooring, and decorative fireplaces.

The home effortlessly combines formal and casual living areas. The spacious sitting room, inviting snug, and formal dining room all face the front of the house, offering beautiful views. The kitchen and breakfast area flow into a conservatory, which is full of natural light and opens onto a terrace in the garden. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped with an array of country-style cabinets, granite worktops, and built-in appliances. Off the kitchen, there is a fitted utility room and a rear hallway/boot room that connects to the integrated double garage, complete with remote-controlled doors for convenient access. Beyond the conservatory, there is a study with bespoke cabinetry and access to the garden, as well as a ground-floor bedroom with an en-suite shower room, providing extra flexibility in its use.

An elegant period staircase leads to the first floor, where three distinctive bedrooms, each featuring built-in wardrobes, fireplaces, and stunning views, are located. The spacious principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and separate shower. A family bathroom and an additional cloakroom complete this level. On the top floor, there are two further rooms and a storage area.

The formal gardens surrounding Latchmore House are a standout feature, offering a serene and enchanting environment. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees, while well-established flower beds provide seasonal colour and interest. A large terrace adjoining the house offers the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. On either side of the property, there are secluded courtyard spaces with gates leading to the front. Additionally, the grounds include a palm house, a water feature, and a gravel pathway leading to the rear of the garden. The front garden enhances the overall beauty of the property with its picturesque appeal.

Location

With Central London reachable in under half an hour, Gerrards Cross offers an exceptional standard of living that cannot be found closer to the capital. In particular, Gerrards Cross is renowned for its quaint, tree-lined residential streets, along with its close proximity to country parks and other spectacular feats of nature.

A plethora of boutique shops and restaurants can be found along the bustling Packhorse Road. As Gerrards Cross is extremely well connected by public transport, all other amenities as well as attractions remain within a short distance.

Nearby locations to Gerrards Cross include Windsor, Reading, Oxford, High Wycombe and Bicester Village.

Gerrards Cross was also recently named as one of the top 10 places to live in the UK by The Daily Telegraph. The publication cited the town’s friendly and peaceful atmosphere along with its picturesque landscapes as some of its most desirable qualities.

Transport

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of both the M25 and the M40, offering excellent connectivity across Greater London, Oxford and the wider South East regions.

Gerrards Cross Train Station is a 3-minute drive from the property. The station is operated by Chiltern Railways with frequent services to London Marylebone (21 mins), High Wycombe (12 mins), Aylesbury (41 mins), Oxford (56 mins) and Banbury (67 mins).

Ickenham Underground Station (Zone 6) lies on both the Metropolitan Line and Piccadilly Line and is within a 15-minute drive of the property.

The newly opened Elizabeth Line (Slough Station) is within a 20-minute drive of the property offering increased connectivity to stations such as Paddington, Bond Street, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf, Heathrow Airport and Reading.

For international travel, Heathrow Airport is a 20-minute drive away.