Marsh Road, Little Kimble, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22

Attractive period cottage of character situated in the heart of the village.

Description

This charming semi-detached cottage is thought to have been built around the 1880s as one of two workers cottages forming part of the Rothschild Estate. The property has been extensively extended and renovated over the years also with new flooring and carpets fitted throughout within the last few years. Nestled in this lovely village, the property is ideally located overlooking the neighbouring allotments and farmland beyond. The accommodation is full of character with good ceiling heights, attractive gardens and driveway parking.

The reception hall leads through to a light airy modern kitchen/breakfast room, with views to the neighbouring allotments and ample space for a dining table. The kitchen itself was extended and fully refurbished in 2025 and is well-appointed with a range of units complemented by quartz worktops and integrated appliances. The spacious dining/sitting room, features French doors to the garden at the rear. Also leading off the hall is a cloakroom, ample storage and a cosy snug/office with built-in bookshelves and cupboard. Leading off the snug/office are the stairs to the first floor.

On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys fantastic views over the garden and beyond and benefits from attractive built-in storage. There are two further bedrooms, one a double and one a single both with built-in wardrobes and both having lovely views over the attractive allotments. All three bedrooms are served by a recently renovated luxurious family bathroom. Overlooking the gardens, the bathroom has been recently updated and modernised with traditional fittings to include a large shower, bath, pretty Victorian style tiles and a heated towel rail.

Approached through a recently installed electric five bar sliding gate on to a large private gravelled driveway with room for multiple vehicles, the cottage enjoys delightful heavily landscaped south facing gardens giving a lovely backdrop to the property. The main area of garden is to the rear of the house and consists of a walled terrace giving a shady refuge plus well-stocked shrubs and flower borders, abundant with fragrant roses. Large areas of lawn are dissected by various flower beds and a path leads out via a pretty beech hedge and mature trees to an allotment beyond. To the side of the house is the garden lodge a bespoke build by Crown Pavilions, finished with clay tiles to match the main house and comprises three rooms; a gym, an office/guest room and a toilet with a sink basin.

Location

Princes Risborough 3 miles, central London 42.2 miles to WC1, Little Kimble station 0.5 miles, High Wycombe 11.4 miles, M40 (Junction 4) 12.3 miles, Heathrow airport 31.5 miles and Oxford 26.1 miles. Train times for Princes Risborough to London Marylebone are from 38 minutes and train times from Little Kimble to London are from 56 minutes.

The Jasmines occupies an attractive setting within the village and surrounded by the wrap around allotments, with views towards the Chiltern Hills. Lying to the west is the Prime Minister’s country house, Chequers. The market town of Princes Risborough lies close by, providing a selection of everyday shopping facilities, churches, restaurants and a library in addition to a regular Chiltern Line railway connection with London Marylebone and Birmingham. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the popular towns of Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private, as the county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system with schools in both High Wycombe and Aylesbury. Independent schools include Ashfold, The Griffin, The Gateway, Pipers Corner, Godstowe Preparatory and Wycombe Abbey. Local state schools include a primary schools in Kimble, and Monks Risborough.

The area has a number of golf clubs to choose from including the highly regarded eighteen hole Ellesborough Golf Club that is close by, whilst Princes Risborough boasts its own tennis club. The house is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which consequently boasts beautiful walks, cycle paths and extensive bridleways. In particular the Ridgeway, Midshires Way and Buckinghamshire Way provide opportunities for a number of historic and picturesque walks and riding.

All times and distances are approximate and correct at the time of writing.

Square Footage: 1,599 sq ft



Directions

From central London proceed along the M40 exiting at Junction 6 for Chinnor. Follow signs for Princes Risborough B4009 and proceed through Chinnor. Continue along the B4009 and go straight over the roundabout at Longwick. On entering the village of Little Kimble slow down and then turn left into Marsh Road and the property is located on the left hand side.

Additional Info

Services: All mains connected. Underfloor heating in the bathroom. The garden lodge has full air conditioning and heating. Please note none of the services have been tested.