Fulmer Drive, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9

Melrose House is a substantial detached residence, in excellent condition throughout, occupying a gated corner plot in the sought-after Dukes Wood estate, approaching 5,500 sq. ft in size.

23 Fulmer Drive is a well presented detached home, designed to a high specification, situated on one of the most sought after roads in Gerrards Cross and offering approaching 5,500 square feet of accommodation, set over three levels.

Upon entering the spacious and light entrance hall, it truly highlights the exceptional standard of which the property has been finished. The highlight is undoubtably the stunning main Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room which provides the perfect balance of family living and entertaining space. The Kitchen has been finished with granite work surfaces, induction hob, large wine cooler, warming tray, white gloss units, integrated electrical units and double oven. The large centre island stands pride of place in the middle of the room featuring sink unit with boiling water tap and breakfast bar stools. There are triple aspect views with three sets of French doors opening onto a landscaped patio area. There is entry to the fully equipped utility room/prep kitchen which houses the washing machine and dryer and full kitchen appliances. The property enjoys three further reception areas which include study, Play Room and formal drawing room which enjoys a beautiful Cotswold stone feature fireplace and they are all accessed by the main entrance hall.

There are six bedrooms in total on the first and second floor, all accessed by the large galleried landing. On the first floor, the master bedroom enjoys a large dressing area and en suite bathroom/shower facilities. There are four further en suite bathrooms, all fully tiled and are bright and generously proportioned. There is a second floor suite which can be utilised as bedroom six or as a cinema/media room which is serviced by a luxury bath and shower room. 

Gardens and Grounds

The property is accessed by electronically operated wrought iron gates and there lies ample parking for a number of cars on the front block paved driveway. The detached garage provides further parking and storage facilities. The side of the house is flanked by a path which leads to the rear garden and decking area. To the right of the property, stone paving leads to the large sun terrace, reaching all the way to the rear of the house. The garden is screened by Laurel hedging and is flanked by a number of mature trees, ensuring high levels of privacy at the property.

Location

Gerrards Cross offers comprehensive facilities including a cinema, supermarket, Marks & Spencer Food Hall, and a selection of cafes and restaurants.

Popular with commuters, communication links in the area are excellent: the nearby M40 and M25 afford easy access to the M4, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and central London. Of particular note is the train station, providing a fast and regular Chiltern Trains link with London Marylebone (from 28 minutes) and Birmingham as well as the underground network.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and public. In particular, Gerrards Cross and the surrounding locality boast a number of highly regarded independent schools for boys and girls. These include Thorpe House, Gayhurst, Davenies, and Caldicott for boys and for girls Maltmans Green and St Mary's. Eton and Harrow Colleges are 9 and 13 miles away respectively. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, of which Beaconsfield High school for girls, Dr Challoners boys grammar in nearby Amersham and Dr Challoners girls grammar in Little Chalfont are the closest. The nearby towns of High Wycombe and Burnham also have grammar schools. All of the buses stop in Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, even for schools such as Berkhamsted Collegiate and the international school, ACS Hillingdon.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Council Tax Band: H
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: C