Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5

A beautiful detached family home in approaching 0.3 acres and just 0.2 miles from Chesham Grammar School.

Description

Dating back to the early 1900’s, this beautiful Edwardian detached family home has been extended and improved by the current owners and offers bright and spacious accommodation throughout. The property is well placed in its generous plot which is approaching 1/3rd of an acre with a sunny southerly aspect to the rear.

The accommodation spans over two well planned floors and briefly comprises, a welcoming and generous entrance hallway with a large projecting bay window flooding the hallway with natural light, accessed via the beautiful original front door. All of the ground floor accommodation can be accessed via the entrance hallway including a cloakroom and integral garage.

There is a study/snug with a bay window to the front of the property, adjacent to the study is a utility room which was originally the kitchen and is comprehensively fitted with a range of units.

The sitting/dining room spans the width of the original footprint of the house with a bay window and doors to the rear garden, a further triangular bay window, feature open fireplace, space for a dining table and chairs and a part glazed door to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The property was extended in 2002 to add a generous kitchen/breakfast room which is a standout feature of this home, comprehensively fitted with a range of base and eye level units, woodblock work surfaces, butler sink with mixer tap, some built in appliances and a gas fired AGA. There is ample space in the kitchen for a dining table and chairs and doors to the rear garden.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has a bay window to the rear and a generous re-fitted ensuite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms all served by the well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside to the rear there is a landscaped garden with a large patio area and steps up to an area predominantly laid to lawn. The garden is thoughtfully planted with mature plants, shrubs and trees to offer privacy.

To the front there is ample driveway parking laid to herringbone brick and shaped flower beds planted with various mature shrubs and hedging.

Location

Eskdale Avenue is on the North Eastern edge of Chesham, just 0.6 miles from Brushwood School, 0.2 miles from Chesham Grammar School and under one mile from Chesham Metropolitan line station.

Chesham offers multiple shopping facilities and amenities with local farmers markets in its pedestrianised high street, as well as the Metropolitan Line underground station for direct access to London. The Chiltern Line to London Marylebone can also be easily accessed from Little Chalfont or Amersham or for those preferring to travel into London Euston, the London Northwestern line can be picked up from Berkhamsted.

The area is renowned for its excellent educational facilities including Brushwood School (0.6 miles, rated “Excellent” by Ofsted) Chesham Grammar School (0.2 miles), Dr Challoner’s Grammar School for boys in Amersham (3 miles) and for Dr Challoner’s High School for girls in Little Chalfont (5 miles). For Independent schooling there is Berkhamsted School and Chesham Preparatory, along with The Beacon School and Heatherton House both in Amersham.

School catchments are as of June 2026 and all distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,405 sq ft


Acreage: 0.29 Acres