Elmshott Close, Penn, Buckinghamshire, HP10

Unique contemporary home in a quiet, village setting backing on to woodland.

Description

Occupying a delightful, tucked away setting backing on to woodland to the rear is this unique, contemporary style home. The house is characterised by vaulted, angled ceilings and full height windows weaving through the property. Foxwood is an imposing and impressive home, immaculately presented throughout. The house has been constructed with a great attention to detail including concrete floors, underfloor heating throughout, smart lighting.

The generous footprint of the property, set over four levels, is ideal for a family and offers a versatile accommodation. The vaulted reception hall is spectacular, creating an excellent first impression. Of particular note is the central open tread staircase with glass balustrades. On the lower level, overlooking the garden, the stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family room is an expansive space, offering a well-considered layout with cooking, entertaining and family life in mind. The kitchen itself is beautifully appointed with an excellent range of units, stone worktops and integrated appliances. A large island incorporates two breakfast bars for informal dining. Three sets of French doors open on to the outside decked terrace in the summer months. A large utility room and a study/boot room is also positioned on this floor while steps from the kitchen lead up to a cosy snug, a perfect spot to relax. Across the hall is a family/TV room with built-in cabinetry and a desk area.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged on the third and fourth levels, all with large, angled floor to ceiling windows and en suite facilities. A wide balcony spans the rear of the building, giving access from the rear bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom suite is particularly special, overlooking the garden with French doors to the balcony, a walk-in wardrobe and well-appointed en suite bathroom. An adjoining, fully fitted dressing room could be converted back to bedroom five if required. There are three further beautifully characterful bedrooms, all with en suite bath/shower rooms and two with balconies.

A gated shared driveway leads to the double garage (with electric charging point) and parking area. The front is landscaped with side access to the rear garden which enjoys an attractive setting overlooking woodland. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is well screened with mature trees ensuring privacy. To the side a beautifully designed terrace area is the perfect spot for outside dining and entertaining friends and family. Adjoining the rear of the house is a decked terrace, providing further outside seating and dining space. In addition is a summer house, storage shed and an outbuilding housing a gym and cloakroom.

Location

M40 (J3 for London) 3.7 miles, High Wycombe 3.7 miles, Beaconsfield 4.3 miles, Amersham (Metropolitan line) 7.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 19.6 miles, central London 29 miles. All distances are approximate.

The popular village of Penn, with its green and duck pond, benefits from an independent delicatessen and a convenience store for day to day needs. There are four pubs, together with a sports and social club, village hall and a doctors surgery.

High Wycombe offers more comprehensive facilities including a variety of shops and supermarkets, together with The Swan Theatre.

Penn has its own playing fields and hard tennis courts while the local towns have popular rugby and football clubs.

Although conveniently located for the countryside of The Chilterns, the property is also well placed for commuting to central London. Transport and road links in the area are excellent. The M40 gives access to London, Oxford, Birmingham, Heathrow and the M25. There are regular Chiltern Line train services to London Marylebone from both Beaconsfield and High Wycombe.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. Tylers Green First and Middle schools are well regarded local village schools. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, including Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Royal Grammar School and John Hampden for boys and Beaconsfield High School, Wycombe High School and Dr Challoner's High School for girls. Local independent preparatory schools include High March, Pipers Corner, Godstowe for girls and Caldicott, The Beacon, Davenies for boys, to name a few.

Square Footage: 5,816 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: All mains connected. Please note none of the services have been tested.

Agents Note: Neighbours have access over the drive.