Ballinger, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16

A beautifully presented chain free detached period cottage set in the peaceful Chiltern hamlet of Ballinger. Formerly the village post office and stores, the property has been thoughtfully modernised to combine character features with contemporary finishes, offering flexible and well-proportioned family accommodation.

The Property:

Post Office Cottage is a charming detached period family home, linked to the neighbouring property via the garage, which has been carefully updated to provide practical modern living while retaining its original character and historical significance within the village.

The ground floor opens into an entrance porch leading to a welcoming dining hall with sash bay window, limestone flooring with underfloor heating, and a skylight positioned above the dining area. The living room is a particularly attractive space, featuring two sash bay windows, a brick-built fireplace with open fire, and fitted bookshelves.

The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, fitted with matching wall and base units, integrated appliances, and a central island with inset sink and extractor hob. A part-vaulted ceiling, skylight window, full-height glazing, and bi-fold doors provide excellent natural light and open onto the courtyard garden.

Additional ground floor accommodation includes a study with courtyard access, utility room with bespoke storage, internal hallway with fitted units, and a fully tiled shower room with underfloor heating.

To the first floor, a bright landing with light well leads to four bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a dressing room and en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with both bath and separate shower.

Outside, the property enjoys a paved and landscaped courtyard garden to the rear. The gated front garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature hedging and planted borders, together with a traditional K6 red telephone box — a distinctive reminder of the property’s former use as the village post office.

The property also benefits from a single garage and ownership of land to the rear.

Location:

Ballinger is a sought-after Chiltern hamlet offering a strong community feel, centred around the village hall, church, and cricket pitch. The surrounding countryside provides extensive walks and bridleways across the Chiltern Hills.

The nearby towns of Great Missenden and Amersham provide a wide range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, together with mainline rail and Metropolitan Line services to London. The area is also well regarded for its schooling in both the public and private sectors.

Material Information (Inc. Costs)

Buckinghamshire Council Tax Band G
EPC Rating: E
Electric Heating through out

N.B. Photographs and marketing images were taken whilst the property was occupied by the current owner.