Higham Road, Chesham, HP5

A unique freehold one-bedroom townhouse, quietly tucked away in a peaceful residential setting yet ideally positioned within easy walking distance of Chesham High Street and the Underground station. Combining character and heritage with a cleverly designed upside-down living layout, this distinctive home offers well-presented accommodation and allocated parking directly outside the front door.

The property

This distinctive one-bedroom townhouse forms part of a historic former warehouse, once used for the traditional manufacture of flags for both commercial and governmental clients. The property retains a wealth of character and heritage, complemented by a thoughtfully designed upside-down living arrangement, with the principal living accommodation positioned on the upper floor.

Entrance Hall

Accessed via a characterful solid security front door, the entrance hall provides a welcoming introduction to the property and features laminate flooring. There is a useful storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, with space and plumbing for a washing machine, together with a wall-mounted heater and smoke alarm. A particularly useful large understairs cupboard provides additional storage.

Bedroom

A comfortable double bedroom with a rear aspect and a double-glazed window providing an excellent source of natural light. The room benefits from a wall-mounted heater together with TV and Sky aerial points.

Shower room

The modern shower room features a generously proportioned double shower cubicle with glazed door and contemporary finishes. There is a wash hand basin with useful storage beneath, a heated towel rail and a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet incorporating an integrated light and shaver socket. Laminate flooring completes the room.

To the Upstairs

Stairs lead to an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

Kitchen

The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a fridge with freezer compartment, while there is plumbing available for a dishwasher. Further appliances comprise an electric oven, four-ring ceramic hob and recessed concealed extractor hood with downlighting. A large Velux double-glazed window with integrated blind floods the kitchen with natural light.

Living room

The open-plan living space provides a bright and versatile area for both relaxing and entertaining. Natural light is provided by a Velux double-glazed window together with a leaded double-glazed side window. The room is equipped with TV, Sky and telephone points, while dimmable spotlights arranged on a track lighting system provide adaptable illumination.

To the outside

The property benefits from one allocated parking space, conveniently positioned directly outside the front door, providing particularly easy access to the property.

Location

Chesham is set within a picturesque valley surrounded by the Chiltern countryside, offering an appealing blend of town and country living. The town provides a good range of shopping, dining and everyday amenities, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and a variety of independent shops and boutiques.

Leisure facilities include the Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park, The Moor Gym and Swim and Chartridge Park Golf Club. Chesham Underground station offers a direct Metropolitan Line service to London, while nearby Amersham and Great Missenden provide further amenities and rail connections. Buckinghamshire is also renowned for its excellent choice of state and independent schools.

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