Beacon Hill, Penn, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10

Character cottage with parking in the heart of the village.

Description

Walnut Cottage is a delightful character cottage, believed to date back to about the 18th century, with later additions, and enjoys a host of period features including quarry tile flooring, period doors, exposed beams and feature fireplaces. The cottage benefits from five bedrooms together with parking, a rear garden and enclosed courtyard.

The cottage is accessed from the front door into a reception hall/study, with storage and a staircase to the first floor. Quarry tile flooring flows through the majority of the ground floor. The sitting room is located off the reception hall, and features an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner and built-in storage cupboards on either side. The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a garden aspect and is well fitted with a range of units, built in storage and granite worktops. A glazed door opens on to the garden and there is plenty of room for a table. Integrated appliances include a double oven and warming drawer, gas hob, extractor, dishwasher and built in fridge. Just off the kitchen is a utility room with space for appliances and leads to a cloakroom. There is also door access to the outside courtyard. The family/dining room also lies off the kitchen and is full of character, with exposed wall and ceiling beams, together with a stunning inglenook open fireplace, flanked with built in cabinetry.

The property benefits from two staircases, both leading to the first floor with one from the reception hall, and one from the kitchen. The principal bedroom lies to the front, with a fireplace and a range of fitted wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, one with a feature fireplace and one with an en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom, with a freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle. On the second floor is a further room and door access to a large attic, giving useful storage space.

Outside
The cottage benefits from two parking spaces, one to the front and one to the side. A gate leads to the southerly facing rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees, and flower borders. A wide gravelled path leads to an enclosed courtyard, giving the perfect spot for outside entertaining.

Location

Beaconsfield 3.2 miles, M40 (J3 for London) 3.2 miles, High Wycombe 4 miles, Heathrow (T5) 19.5 miles, central London (Baker Street) 28 miles. All distances are approximate.

Walnut Cottage is ideally situated in the attractive village of Penn with its green and duck pond, as well as an independent delicatessen and convenience store for day to day needs. There are four pubs; The Crown, Old Queens Head, The Red Lion (overlooking the green and duck pond) and the Horse and Jockey, together with a sports and social club and a doctors surgery.

Although conveniently located for the countryside of The Chilterns, An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is also well placed for commuting to central London. Communication links in the area are excellent. The M40 gives access to London, Oxford, Birmingham, Heathrow and the M25. There are regular Chiltern Line train services to London Marylebone from both Beaconsfield and High Wycombe.

The area provides some excellent walks and bridle paths including Common Wood, an ancient woodland of over 260 acres. There is a wealth of sporting and recreational amenities available in the local area. Penn has its own playing fields and hard tennis courts while the local towns have popular rugby and football clubs.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling. Local schools include well regarded Tylers Green First and Middle schools. The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, including Beaconsfield High School, Wycombe High School, Dr Challoner’s High School (for girls) and Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Royal Grammar School, John Hampden School (for boys). Local independent preparatory schools include Crown House (for boys and girls), Pipers Corner, High March (for girls) and Caldicott, The Beacon, Davenies (for boys) to name a few.

Square Footage: 1,863 sq ft



Directions

From London take the M40 to Junction 2 and exit. Follow the short dual carriageway signposted Amersham and Beaconsfield. At the large roundabout turn left and follow the A40 into Beaconsfield. Turn right at the second roundabout onto the B474 signed posted Hazlemere and Penn. Follow this road for about 3 miles, through Beaconsfield New Town and into Penn. After passing the left hand turn onto Pauls Hill and Holy Trinity Church, continue for about ¼ mile to Slades Vintage Car Garage at the corner of Beacon Hill. Walnut Cottage will be found immediately on the right.

Additional Info

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

Agents Note: Photos taken in October 2020.