Hammersley Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13

Set in an elevated position, this individually designed home enjoys a large, mature garden backing onto woodland and the Gomm Valley.

Description

Enjoying an elevated position on the edge of Penn village, and ideally located between the larger towns of Beaconsfield and High Wycombe, this individually designed home offers contemporary styled accommodation across two floors. The property benefits from expansive, large windows flooding the house with natural light. Elephant Walk House is well placed for commuting, with High Wycombe station, less than three miles away, providing a fast train line to London Marylebone.

On the ground floor, a wide glazed entrance porch opens into the spacious reception hall, which includes a guest cloakroom and an open-tread staircase rising to the first floor. Adjacent to the hall is a versatile study that may also serve as an additional bedroom. The open-plan living space is both generous and adaptable, perfectly suited to family life. The layout flows from the reception hall to a relaxed sitting room down to the open-plan kitchen/dining/family room. Expansive pavilion-style sliding doors open the entire space on to the large rear garden, creating an easy flow between inside and out. The kitchen is well appointed with an extensive range of fitted units, complemented by Corian worktops and a selection of integrated appliances. Beyond here is a fully fitted utility room with outside door access to the side. Throughout the ground floor there is underfloor heating.

On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys elevated views over the garden and beyond. There are built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. A guest bedroom to the front benefits from air conditioning and door access on to a wide balcony. This room and the remaining two bedrooms are served by a family shower room.

To the front of the property, a gated carriage driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage. The rear garden backs on to woodland and the Gomm Valley with a private gate at the rear giving access. The garden is landscaped to provide a balance of lawn, mature planting, and seating areas. A raised terrace adjoins the rear of the house, offering an ideal spot for summer entertaining and al fresco dining. A further decked area in the far corner gives an additional seating spot alongside a glazed summer house offering a versatile space. The garden is attractively screened by established trees and shrubs, providing a good deal of privacy.

Location

M40 (J3 for London) 1.5 miles, High Wycombe 2.8 miles, Beaconsfield 4.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 18 miles, central London 27 miles. All distances are approximate.

Situated on the edge of the popular village of Penn, with its green and duck pond and benefiting 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 positioned for travel 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 fast 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 in Penn. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, including Royal Grammar School and John Hampden for boys and Beaconsfield High School, Wycombe 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: 2,355 sq ft



Additional Info

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

Agents Notes: All distances and times are approximate and correct at the time of writing. This property has cladding, as far as we know the current position with the property is it is under 6 floors so any cladding may not have been tested. You should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.