Cottage Farm ,

Cottage Farm , Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 9LS

A small residential estate situated in an elevated position within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty n Great Missenden approx 1 mile ( Marylebone 45 minutes) n approx 3 miles n approx 6 miles ( to Baker Street 46 minutes) n Central London 36 miles

Features

Principal residence, separate cottage, listed stable building and former chapel, all set in approximately 20 acres of pasture land

In all about 8.383 hectares (20.72 acres)

For sale by private treaty as a whole or in two lots

Enquiries To:

Fiona Norman Ross Final

Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford OX2 0JJ 8 High Street, Wendover, Bucks HP22 6EA t: 01865 797033 t: 01296 625000 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] bidwells.co.uk christopherpallet.com Description Location Cottage Farm offers a very rare opportunity to acquire a small Attached to the main house is a separate cottage and the The estate is situated in an elevated position in open countryside residential estate in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural adjoining courtyard includes a Grade II Listed stable block and a and yet is easily accessible. Cottage Farm is situated by Grims Beauty. The property lies within a ring fence being well sited former chapel constructed of traditional Buckinghamshire brick Ditch an historic monument which was constructed circa 300BC. at the end of a sweeping driveway well protected by the and flint, both of which have architectural interest. The Estate is close to The Lee, which is a very popular village surrounding paddocks and grounds. There is a second driveway high in the Chilterns and is centred around a wide village green. Add in beautifully manicured walled formal gardens with leading directly to Road. swimming pool and hard tennis court and you have the perfect The house, which is unlisted, is of mellow brickwork under a clay small country estate, all too rare to come to the market. tiled roof, rendered to the rear elevation. It is full of character and the drawing room takes full advantage of the stunning views.

The nearest town is Great Missenden which has a good variety apples, and plums. Within the grounds are a wide variety of of restaurants, cafes and specialist shopping. It is popular with mature trees including beech, cherry, horse chestnut, crab tourists visiting the museum. The High Street is apple, silver birch and oak trees. quintessentially English and the village has always been popular Grade II Listed Stable Block with families looking for a picturesque country location but with A spur in the drive leads up to a second area of gravelled hard easy access to London; Marylebone journey time 45 minutes. standing in front of the cottage and a fascinating Grade II Listed Education ornately built stable block with three loose boxes, tack room, large workshop and hay loft above. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent standards in education. The house falls into the catchment areas for the local There is a detached garage block to the rear of which is an grammar schools of Dr Challoner’s Grammar and High School arched entrance (now sealed) to what is believed to have been and Grammar. There are outstanding village schools the old ice house. up to the age of 11. Nearby private schools include Godstowe, The Beacon, Gateway, Piper’s Corner, Wycombe Abbey and .

Lot One The Main House Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, rear hall, boot room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, family bathroom. The Cottage Entrance lobby, sitting room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, two bedrooms. Outside A long sweeping gravelled drive leads through the grounds to a wide area of hard standing for vehicles. There are beautifully kept lawned formal gardens enclosed by brick walls with extensive paved terraces adjacent to the house. There is also a paddock extending to 2.85 acres.

Heated and filtered swimming pool with paved surround.

Outside WC with wash basin

Hard tennis court screened by evergreen hedging and brick built walls.

An archway with an ornate wrought iron gate leads through to a further lawned area with brick and tiled roof summer house. This was once a productive vegetable garden. There is a soft fruit cage and several top fruit trees including cooking and eating Lot Two The Land The land extends to approximately 13.50 acres of pasture divided into post and rail and post and wire enclosures. The land slopes gently away into the valley.

Planning The stable block is Grade ll Listed. NGR: SP8898703338

The property is in the Metropolitan Green Belt and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Sporting Golf at ; Hunting with the Kimblewick Hunt.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed in these particulars.

The homestead can be accessed either from the private driveway running from Leather Lane or the main driveway running from the A413 London Road. Please note the first part of this driveway is via a right of way.

Tenure and Possession The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Former Chapel Local Authority Built of traditional Buckinghamshire brick and flint is a former Council, King George V Road, Amersham, chapel with arched double doors now providing a garage with Buckinghamshire HP6 5AW inspection pit, workshop/store and loft above. t 01494 729000 Dutch barn steel framed with a corrugated iron roof measuring approximately 45’ x 24’. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage; oil fired central heating

Postcode The postcode of the property is HP16 9LS Floor Plans

Cottage Farm Viewing Viewing is strictly by appointment with Bidwells. Contact Fiona Norman on 01865 797033 or Christopher Pallet, contact Ross Final 01296 625000.

Photographs The photographs in these particulars were taken in April 2011.

Directions From Amersham take the A413 in the direction of Aylesbury. Proceed along the dual carriageway and continue over the roundabout, level with Great Missenden. After approximately 1/4 mile turn right into Leather Lane. Proceed up the hill for approximately 600 metres and the entrance will be found on your left hand side.

Agent’s Note For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for the measuring of fitted carpets. It should be noted that corrugated fibre cement sheeting used in agricultural buildings may contain forms of asbestos fibre. If communications, condition of the property, situation or other such factors are of particular importance to you, please discuss these priorities with us before arranging an appointment to view. This should avoid a wasted journey. Any photographs displayed in these particulars depict only part of the property and it should not be assumed that any contents/furnishing/furniture, etc are included in the sale, nor that the property remains as displayed in the photographs. No assumptions should be made regarding other parts of the property that have not been photographed. The areas declared are based upon gross hectares taken from the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) FIS map. The property being open to inspection the Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof and as to the ownership of any boundary or part of the property. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. Bidwells neither make or give in these particulars or during negotiation or otherwise, any warranty or representation whatever in relation to this property. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any omission, error or mis-statement in these particulars. Bidwells LLP is a Cottage limited liability partnership registered in & Wales (registered number OC344553). Registered head office is Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD, where a list of members is available for inspection. Particulars prepared November 2015. Photographs taken November 2015. Cottage Farm, The Lee Site and Location Plans

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100017734) This Plan is of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES100017734) This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

O.S. Licence No: ES 100017734 This plan is based on Ordnance Survey data with sanction of the controller of HM Stationery Office. Crown Copyright Reserved. Note: This plan is published for convenience only and although believed to be Legend BIDWELLS correct its accuracy is not guaranteed and it shall not be deemed to form part of the contract. Lot 1 - 2.892ha (7.15ac) Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford, OX2 0JJ - Tel: 01865 790116 - www.bidwells.co.uk Lot 2 - 5.491ha (13.50ac) Scale: 1:5,000 @ A4 OS Ref: SP 8803 SE Drawing No: A.40,399c Date: 30/10/2015 Produced by Bidwells GIS Mapping - Tel: 01223 559288