Village Road, Denham Village, Buckinghamshire, UB9

Fayrstede is a delightful Grade II listed home, situated in the heart of the desirable village of Denham. Originally four cottages merged in the 1940's, Fayrstede boasts ample lateral space and abundant character throughout. The original cottages date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.

Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, Fayrstede is an immaculately presented Grade II listed home located in the highly sought-after village of Denham.

The main ground floor area is perfect for both family living and entertaining, with an open-plan layout between the dining and drawing rooms, separated by an impressive red brick fireplace and log burner. Both rooms retain original overhead timbers and wooden strip flooring, with a door leading to the rear garden terrace.

At the far end of the house, there is an additional sitting room or bedroom adjacent to a downstairs wet room and WC. The kitchen, featuring a tiled floor, is fully equipped with Miele ovens, a Bosch gas hob, utility area, and another door to the outside. Near the side entrance, there is a cloakroom and stairs leading down to a wine cellar with multiple wine racks and benches. The cellar also has a unique glass window offering a view of the plunge pool in the garden.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts three spacious bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a family WC serving the other bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with ceilings extending up to the timber gable roof. This open-plan room includes a large dressing area, fitted cupboards, WC, shower, and air conditioning.

Gardens and Grounds

Fayrstede stands on a secure, secluded plot with immaculate grounds, mature trees, and hedging providing complete privacy. The current owners have transformed the gardens into a beautiful oasis, featuring birch, magnolia, and acer trees, a traditional well, a heated plunge pool, and other unique water features. The thoughtfully planted shrubs create a private setting with numerous outdoor entertainment areas on the terrace and decked spaces.

At the heart of the garden is a heated plunge pool, perfect for spring and summer entertaining. The property also includes an outdoor timber-framed home office, currently used to store film awards and as a large workspace. Fayrstede is one of many elegant homes offering complete privacy, situated in a prime location within the village. Additionally, it features a private, gated garage/annexe with parking for up to three vehicles.

Location

Denham Village, located in South Buckinghamshire, England, is among the best areas to live in the country. Just 17 miles northwest of central London, it offers easy access to the city with regular Chiltern Line services from Denham station to London Marylebone in about 19 minutes.

The property is situated on a sought-after residential road, a 10-minute walk from Denham station plus various convenience stores, eateries, and a garden centre. It's also close to Denham (1.3 miles), Gerrards Cross town centre (3 miles), and Denham Station Parade (0.9 miles). Located on the edge of the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the area boasts scenic walks, pubs, and villages.

Gerrards Cross offers fast rail services to London Marylebone in just 18 minutes and features open green spaces like East and West Common. The area is known for excellent schooling, with four independent schools within walking distance and catchment for local grammar schools.

Nearby sporting facilities include cricket clubs, private golf clubs (Buckinghamshire, Denham, and Gerrards Cross), tennis clubs, and a leisure centre. Both Denham and Gerrards Cross offer excellent shopping facilities, including supermarkets, independent shops, churches, a community library, an Everyman cinema, and numerous restaurants.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Council Tax Band: H
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: TBC