Pond House, Great Hampden, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16

Gracious living in rural Buckinghamshire

Description

SITUATION
Pond House occupies a beautiful rural setting in one of the prized villages in the Chilterns, between Princes Risborough and Great Missenden. The area is renowned for both riding and walking and the property lies close to the Hampden Estate of which it used to be part of.

This is a rural location on a 'no through road’ with no passing traffic and close to three towns with excellent facilities namely Princes Risborough, Great Missenden and High Wycombe, from which there are frequent mainline train stations to London (Marylebone).

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent educational facilities including the Beacon and Dr Challoner’s Grammar School for boys in Amersham and High School for girls in Little Chalfont.

From Junction 4 of the M40, proceed north to High Wycombe and take the A4128, north of High Wycombe, signposted to Hughenden Valley.

Proceed past Hughenden Manor and continue over the mini roundabout for another mile, turning right at the signpost to Bryants Bottom and the Hampdens.

Proceed for approximately half a mile and take the next left, signposted Bryants Bottom.

Proceed through Bryants Bottom village, towards Great Hampden, and proceed out of the village, into the woods of Hampden Common and take the first turning right.

Proceed to the point where the lane bends to the left and turn right. Proceed for approximately 400 yards and the entrance to Pond House will be found on the right hand
side

DESCRIPTION
Pond House is a charming brick and flint period house that has been extensively improved throughout. The balance of accommodation works well, with six bedrooms and six bathrooms.

The internal rooms have great character and each offer something different, with attractive fireplaces and delightful panelling, accompanied by both stone and oak stripped flooring on the ground floor. The kitchen/breakfast room and the current dining room have a wonderful view south, over the gardens.

The sitting room and drawing room look into the courtyard, between the converted period barn and the additional period party barn opposite, which makes a fabulous entertaining space.

The grounds have been beautifully kept by the current owner, with much detail given to planting and landscaping, providing a wonderful setting to the house.

There is further accommodation with the music studio, which could easily be converted into an additional bedroom suite.

The Cottage, beyond the tennis court, is a beautiful period building with an impressive vaulted ceiling, currently used for general storage. This could also be converted into an entertaining area or additional accommodation, subject to necessary planning permission

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Pond House is approached via timber gates and a gravel driveway, passing the music studio and arriving at the front of the property.

There is a good area of additional parking adjacent to the music studio, where there is an open car port for 3 cars and a workshop.

The principal gardens lie to the south, laid to lawn with beautifully planted and stocked mature herbaceous borders on either side. The property benefits from its own bore hole and private concealed sprinkler system, which covers some 75% of the garden, including the vegetable garden.

Beyond the principal lawn and Beech hedging lies an additional pond with a summerhouse and informal area of garden adjoining Hampden Woods. On the north west side, there is an area of informal garden, including a vegetable patch and the tennis court.

The area is large enough to accommodate a swimming pool beside the Cottage, which has its own water, electricity, telephone and central heating.

There is separate vehicular access to this area from a neighbouring drive. This is an idyllic setting, with miles of riding and walking on the doorstep, which may be accessed from the garden.

There is also a good village pub, The Hampden Arms, and cricket pitch nearby.

Square Footage: 7,067 sq ft


Acreage: 3.35 Acres

Additional Info

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POSTCODE- HP16 9RJ