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High Trees

High Trees Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire A very attractive Grade II listed country house overlooking lovely gardens in the heart of the Chilterns. Chalfont St Peter 2.5 miles, 2.5 miles, M25 (J17) 4 miles 5 miles, M40 (J1) 5 miles, Heathrow 16 miles, Central London 20 miles (All distances and times are approximate) High Trees The property is situated in a sought-after part of south Buckinghamshire lying within easy reach of central London yet enjoying substantial private grounds surrounded by open countryside.

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The house occupies a secluded position with the principal reception rooms and bedrooms overlooking the glorious formal gardens belived to have been designed by and Gertrude Jekyll. The house was built in 1876 for Sir David Ferrier and was occupied by the 5th Earl of Cadogan’s youngest son who was a diplomat and later the chairman of the BBC.

The house has a handsome and substantial appearance being of neo-Georgian style in which some features have been implemented by arts and crafts detailing.

It is set back from Shire Lane and sheltered behind mature wood which lines the northern boundary.

The house is constructed of brick under a tile roof and approached via a long gravel driveway through wrought iron electric gates terminating in front of the principal house.

The property has been carefully and sympathetically refurbished by the present owners and provides an extremely comfortable and wonderful family home. Garden and grounds Outside The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and have been cleverly designed to enjoy the different aspects and vistas across the grounds. On the southern elevation is a magnificent wisteria with a brick paved terrace leading to a beautiful rose garden and formal stone fountain. Further areas of paving provide large seating areas 20 ideal for outdoor entertaining. Acres

Beyond the formal gardens are broad swathes of lawns with grass pathways leading through to the arboretum which includes many magnificent specimen trees including holly, rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, firs, cherry, silver birch and Japanese Acer and several pines

Beyond the arboretum are a number of post and railed paddocks with an adjacent stable block and gardener’s office.

Services Mains electricity, water, gas and private drainage

Local Authority Council

Directions (SL9 0QY) From London take the A40/M40 leaving at J11 signposted to Gerrards Cross.

At the traffic lights at the end of the slip road turn right. At the first mini roundabout continue straight over and at the second roundabout take the 2nd exit signposted Gerrards Cross and Amersham (A40). Continue along the A40 and at the top of the hill take the right hand fork signposted (A413) to Amersham.

Continue straight over the next two roundabouts and approximately 200 yards after the 2nd roundabout take the right turning signed to into Copthall Lane then bear left into Lane. Continue into Chalfont Common and at the t junction turn right and then immediately left. Proceed along this road for approximately 0.8 of a mile passing a cross roads, and at the sharp right hand bend with The Dumb Bell Pub in front of you, turn left into Shire Lane. Continue along Shire Lane and High Trees can be found on the right hand side after about 0.3 miles.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House - 1156 sq.mts. / 12443 sq.ft. (Including reduced height area, not including pool filter room, outside store room & tank room)

Garage - 50 sq.mts. / 538 sq.ft. E

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Store on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Room Orangery 7.36 x 6.96 24'2" x 22'10"

Kitchen Bedroom Master Bedroom 4.37 x 3.07 Study/ Bedroom Bedroom 7.00 x 4.55 Bedroom 14'4" x 10'1" 5.61 x 4.19 3.74 x 3.08 23'0" x 14'11" 5.11 x 3.96 18'5" x 13'9" 12'3" x 10'1" 16'9" x 13'0" Linen Up Dn

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Sitting Room/ Dressing Room 6.71 x 3.78 Landing 22'0" x 12'5"

Garage Dn 6.14 x 3.34 20'2" x 10'11" Pool Swimming Pool Filter 16.90 x 9.14 Room 55'5" x 30'0"

Bedroom Garage 5.28 x 4.88 5.54 x 5.44 Bedroom 17'4" x 16'0" Up 18'2" x 17'10" 5.66 x 3.35 18'7" x 11'0"

Strong Room First Floor Spa Garage Cellar

Butlers Pantry Attic Room Study 4.50 x 2.49 Dining Room 5.49 x 4.55 Kitchen/ 3.76 x 2.82 7.00 x 5.49 18'0" x 14'11" Gymnasium Gymnasium Sauna 14'9" x 8'2" 5.13 x 2.89 5.41 x 5.13 Breakfast Room 12'4" x 9'3" 23'0" x 18'0" Dn 16'10" x 9'4" 17'9" x 16'10" 9.35 x 5.27 30'8" x 17'3" Family Room Up Dn 5.78 x 4.10 19'0" x 13'5" Lift Tank Hall Room Dressing Room Plant Linen 3.31 x 3.09 Lobby Utility Room Up Room 10'10" x 10'2" Cinema 3.30 x 2.38 6.40 x 3.13 10'10" x 7'10" 21'0" x 10'3" Pantry Kitchen Boot 3.38 x 3.00 Room Sitting Room 11'11" x 9'10" Bedroom 7.26 x 4.50 3.31 x 3.11 23'10" x 14'9" 10'10" x 10'2" Dressing/ Store Room Reception Hall 7.24 x 4.47 3.43 x 2.59 Drawing Room 11'3" x 8'6" 14'8" x 23'9" 4.88 x 10.67 Kitchen 16'0" x 35'0" Sitting Room 5.26 x 5.18 Second Floor Bedroom/ Office 17'3" x 17'0" 5.18 x 3.40 17'0" x 11'2" Courtyard Reception Room Store Room 3.91 x 2.56 5.65 x 3.35 12'10" x 8'5" 18'6" x 11'0"

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