Marsham Way, GERRARDS CROSS, SL9

A formal pre-planning application has been submitted to South Buckinghamshire planning department on 22/04/24 for a further development potential to Badminton House at the rear to build a patio area and a basement and in the front an extension a cloak/wc, vestibule, office on the ground floor and a bedroom, en suite and dressing room each on the first and second floor. This further development potential will increase the floor space by approximately 3,500 sq ft. These are shown in the plans attached marked Phase 3 floor plan, Phase 3 elevations and Phase 3 roof plan. The total development potential on the property would exceeds 14,000 sq ft and would make it a fantastic country house mansion.

A most impressive 7 bedroom detached Edwardian house, one of the principal properties on this much sought after prime road. Positioned less than 1/2 of a mile to the town's rail station.

Part demolition/part modification of single storey rear extension, erection of two storey rear extension, 3 rear and 4 side dormers and renovations to Badminton House. Modifications and renovations to Badminton Cottage and external swimming pool, with associated pergola and landscaping works
Badminton House 38 Marsham Way And 1 Vicarage Way Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire SL9 8AP

Ref. No: PL/23/3073/FA | Validated: Mon 09 Oct 2023 | Status: Registered

Can you add a note on the badminton house website advising buyers that having submitted a pre planning application to south bucks council planning department the response has been that proposed formation of basement and two storey front extension would be acceptable.

June 2024 - our clients have submitted a pre planning application to SBDC planning department for proposed formation of basement and two storey front extension.

Outside

An impressive house sitting on a circa 1.5 acre corner plot, with driveway access from both Marsham Way and Vicarage Way. The large gravel driveway provides very generous parking and access to detached 2 bedroom coach house and barn. There is side access to the rear along both sides of the property opening onto a patio terrace for entertaining. The southerly aspect rear gardens are a delight, being both level and private. They are mainly laid to lawn, being well stocked with trees & hedges. There is also a swimming pool.

Situation

The popular town of Gerrards Cross is situated approximately 25 miles from Central London. The property is located in very close proximity to the many central amenities, including Waitrose, Tesco, a variety of restaurants/boutiques/hair salons, "Everyman" cinema & community library. There is excellent M25 motorway access at Junction 1 M40 (Denham), circa 4 miles along the A40. The Chiltern Rail Line links Gerrards Cross rail station (circa 400 yards away) to London Marylebone (fast direct services taking approximately 18 minutes).

Additional Information

South Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent range of state schooling for boys and girls, including in the current catchment area, Gerrards Cross Primary School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), Beaconsfield High School for girls; Dr Challoners High School for girls; Dr Challoners Grammar School for boys; Royal Grammar
School High Wycombe for boys; John Hampden
Grammar School for boys and Chesham Grammar
School (mixed). Nearby independent schools include St Mary’s, Thorpe House, Gayhurst and Maltman’s Green - further information can be sourced via or (using the Postcode SL9 8AP).

New Kitchen Installed in the Coach House with Boiler and heaters to make it fully habitable.
Planning application number SBD/376/81 granted permission for single storey rear extension and creation of rooms in the roof space by the creation of small dormer windows at Badminton House, Marsham Way, Gerrards cross. Since single storey rear extension has been built the creation of rooms in the roof space is still valid. The loft conversion plan shows the elevations and floor plan.

Pre-planning application number PQ/23/40172/PREAPP has been submitted to Chiltern & South Bucks planning department based on floor plans of restored Badminton House plus restored Coach House and Barn. The concept is to restore the original character of Badminton house and Coach House when they were built in 1913. The proposed floor plans of restored Badminton House include entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast, dining room, lounge/snug, gym, and maids room accommodation on the ground floor. Six ensuite bedrooms, cinema room and a terraced roof top with glass balustrade and a new staircase on the first and second floors. The plans for the restored Coach House proposed accommodation is a reception room, dining room, kitchen and utility on the ground floor. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.

From our client: The response from Chiltern and South bucks planning department dated 25 may 2023 is that the pre planning submission made regards changes to Badminton House and Badminton Cottage are acceptable. The council would need further information in full application submission, but the chances are the schemes would be approved.
Further pre-planning application requested by Chiltern & South Bucks planning has been submitted reference number PQ/23/40272/PREAPP with revised plans for pool house enclosure, design/ access and Heritage statement, and arboriculture impact assessment reports included.
Floorplan- Restored 2nd option shows possibility of doing proposed restoration of badminton house in two phases. In the first phase the ground conversion could be done along with first floor apart from erecting the staircase leading to the second floor. This area could be made into a study room. In the second phase the wall leading from hallway and door could be removed and staircase leading to second floor installed to converted loft space on second floor at a later date.
The response from Chiltern and South bucks planning department dated 26 January 2024 showing the decision and the planning officer’s report is posted on the council planning portal website.