Whiteleaf PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Whiteleaf Cottage, Whiteleaf, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire HP27 0LL Address AddressA very well proportioned 3 bedroom period home in a most sought after village location, set high on the edge of The Chilterns.

O.I.E.O £700,000

Description

Formerly the home of the housekeeper to the Chequers Estate and once the milking parlour to Whiteleaf House, this interesting and pretty character home is believed to date from 18th century. Its numerous period features include ornate fascias and stained glass insets to the leaded windows, timbering to the elevations and quarry tiled flooring. Beautifully situated in the village of Whiteleaf, with The Ridgeway path close by and Whiteleaf Cross above, this attractive home features a bay fronted sitting room and family room separated by a double sided open fireplace, dining room to the front and a pine fitted kitchen/breakfast room with utility to the rear.

Continuing through the ground floor one can find a cloakroom, a conservatory opening from the family room providing a delightful additional reception space and covered access to the garage and adjoining car port. On the first floor are three generous bedrooms, the largest with built in wardrobes, and a generous bathroom. The attic space above provides conversion potential (subject to planning permission) and is of very good size.

Whiteleaf

Whiteleaf is situated on the edge of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an area of Green Belt. Approximately 1 mile East of Princes Risborough, itself a favoured location with a range of daily shops and leisure facilities including a Tesco supermarket and Marks & Spencer food hall. The nearest primary schools in Monks Risborough and Great Kimble are both highly regarded whilst Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private, as the county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system. Whiteleaf lies within catchment for the Grammar/High Schools in Aylesbury, just 8 miles away. Princes Risborough provides more extensive shopping and recreational facilities whilst M40 (J4) is within 8 miles. Princes Risborough station provides a main line rail service to London (Marylebone - 35 minutes), Birmingham and now Oxford. The area provides excellent local walks and cycling, both on and off road, is very popular. There are several golf courses in the area and equestrian pursuits are also very well catered for. The nearby public house, The Red Lion, provides excellent local food and is situated in the centre of the village, whilst more extensive facilities are available in Princes Risborough with its variety of restaurants, Duke’s wine bar and several public houses. More extensive recreational and business facilities, shopping and theatres are available in High Wycombe and Aylesbury; Oxford too is only 25 miles away and easily accessible by public transport.

Directions From Princes Risborough, take A4010 East and on the outskirts of Monks Risborough turn right into Peter’s Lane. Continue up the hill and on a bend turn left into the village. The property will be found on the right, indicated by our For Sale board.

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These particulars and floor plans are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed nor do they form part of any contract. The plans and particulars are intended as a guide only. Dimensions are approximate and not to scale. whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of the details all information is given in good faith, but prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves. We would advise that all services, appliances and heating facilities be confirmed in working order by an appropriately registered service company or surveyor on behalf of the buyer as Colombs Estate Agency cannot be held responsible for any faults found or for any expense incurred by prospective purchasers. C1275 Ravensworth 01670 713330

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