Bledlow House Church End, Bledlow, Buckinghamshire

Bledlow House

Princes Risborough 3.5 miles (mainline station to London Marylebone 34 minutes fastest train), High Wycombe 9.5 miles (mainline station to London Marylebone from 28 mins), Oxford 22 miles, Central London (Baker Street) 43 miles and Heathrow 30 miles.

A fine 18th century Georgian former rectory set in lovely gardens next to the village church

Reception hall, drawing room, study/sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, cellars, 8 bedrooms, 3 bath or shower rooms (1 en suite). Double garage, hard tennis court, lovely formal gardens. About 1.25 acres in all.

Directions Situation Description From the M40 (J6) follow the B4009 towards Chinnor/ The property is located in an attractive position in the Bledlow House is a fine example of a Grade II Listed former Princes Risborough. Continue through Chinnor turning Chilterns in the heart of Bledlow village with a great sense of rectory, offering fabulous family living space of character and right staying on the B4009, after about 1.5 miles turn right community, and a village pub and a church where origins can charm. Over three floors, the accommodation is substantial into West Lane. After about 0.5 miles turn left into Church be traced to the 12th Century. with open fireplaces, good ceiling heights, period shutters to End and the entrance to Bledlow House will be found on the windows and panelling. The house is set in beautiful mature left beside the church. Benefitting from excellent communications with the M40 (J5) gardens of about 1.25 acres with distant countryside views 6 miles away giving access to Oxford in the West and London from the upper floor of the house. to the East. The reception hall leads to the main reception rooms with an The Chiltern train line accessed from Princes Risborough attractive staircase leading to the upper floors, there is a cloaks to London Marylebone is 2.5 miles distant. Both Princes alcove, a cloakroom with quarry tiled floor and a door leading Risborough and Chinnor have good everyday shopping to the cellars which comprise two areas ideal for storage and facilities and the historic market town of Thame (within 5 wine. The drawing room is of elegant proportions with a large miles) has a good range of shops and amenities. sash window offering views over the terrace and gardens, an open period fireplace with marble surround is flanked by two The property is well located to take full advantage of the sash windows with views towards the church. The study also Chilterns countryside which offers many opportunities for enjoys garden views from a large bay window, this room is walking and riding with its array of pretty villages and inns. panelled with fitted display shelving and cupboards. The focal point is an open fireplace with an Adams style surround. This Buckinghamshire is also one of the last counties to retain and room could easily be a snug or secondary sitting room. The benefit from the Grammar School system. dining room has a cast iron corner fireplace with panelling and cupboards above and views towards the church and tennis court with a window seat. A large utility/secondary kitchen with an array of built in units, On the first floor are five double bedrooms with the master On the second floor there is an abundance of exposed beams and butlers sink and door to the outside leads into the spacious triple suite having built in wardrobes, lovely views over the gardens a roof light above the landing. There are three eaves bedrooms, aspect kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceiling, underfloor and tennis court and an en suite bath/shower room which is also two with views over the gardens and countryside beyond. A good heating and French doors to the tennis court terrace. There accessed from the landing. Two of the remaining bedrooms have sized shower room with storage area serves these bedrooms. are a range of hand painted units with wood work surfaces, a fitted wardrobes. All of the bedrooms have views either over the double butler sink and fitted appliances including fridge freezer, gardens, tennis court or towards the church. A family bathroom dishwasher and a four oven Aga. completes the first floor accommodation.

Outside The house is approached via a drive adjacent to the church through a five bar gate onto a gravelled parking and turning area with parking for several vehicles and a detached double garage. There are areas of lawn with mature trees including Holly and Yew, a pretty garden lies next to the kitchen area of the house with an abundance of spring flowering bulbs and summer shrubs.

To the rear of the house is an expansive raised terrace ideal for entertaining and enjoying views over the garden. The terrace is edged by shrub and flower borders and steps lead down from the side to the hard tennis court which lies to the side of the house. Further steps lead from the terrace to the large gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with mature fruit trees and some fine Yews. There are further large flower and shrub borders and to the very rear is a well organised vegetable and soft fruit garden, with green house and composting area. The gardens are surrounded by hedging and fencing.

General Remarks and Stipulations Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Services: Mains electricity and water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note that none of the services have been tested. Agents Note: Photos taken in 2016. Local authority: Wycombe District Council. Post Code: HP27 9PD Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Church End, Bledlow, Princes Risborough Approximate Gross Internal Area = 378.7 sq m / 4076 sq ft Cellar = 42.4 sq m / 456 sq ft N Garage = 36.3 sq m / 391 sq ft Floorplans Total = 457.4 sq m / 4923 sq ft Gross Internal Area (Approx) = 378.7 sq m / 4076 sq ft Cellar = 42.4 sq m / 456 sq ft Garage = 36.3 sq m / 391 sq ft Church End, Bledlow, Princes Risborough Storage Total = 457.4 sq m / 4923 sq ft Approximate Gross Internal Area = 378.7 sq m / 4076 sq ft 3.52 x 2.00 Cellar = 42.4 sq m / 456 sq ft 11'7 x 6'7 N Garage = 36.3 sq mGarage / 391 sq ft 6.55 x 5.56 Bedroom 7 Total = 457.4 sq m21'6 / x 492318'3 sq ft 6.10 x 3.62 20'0 x 11'11

Storage 3.52 x 2.00 11'7 x 6'7 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Dn Garage 6.55 x 5.56 Bedroom 7 21'6 x 18'3 6.10 x 3.62 Bedroom 6 20'0 x 11'11 5.20 x 3.60 17'1 x 11'10 Bedroom 8 Kitchen / 3.76 x 3.52 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Breakfast Room 12'4 x 11'7 6.13 x 5.46 20'1 x 17'11

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Second Floor Dn

B Bedroom 6 T 5.20 x 3.60 17'1 x 11'10 Dining Room Bedroom 2 4.27 x 2.51 Pantry / Utility Room Bedroom 8 Kitchen / 3.98 x 3.50 4.81 x 4.00 14'0 x 8'3 4.48 x 4.12 3.76 x 3.52 15'9 x 13'1 Bedroom 4 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Breakfast Room 13'1 x 11'6 12'4 x 11'7 6.13 x 5.46 14'8 x 13'6 3.67 x 3.41 12'0 x 11'2 20'1 x 17'11 Second Floor

Up Up Up Bedroom 3 4.95 x 3.44 Dn 16'3 x 11'3 B T Drawing Room Dn 6.77 x 4.87 22'3 x 16'0 Dining Room Bedroom 2 4.27 x 2.51 4.50 x 4.40 Pantry / Utility Room 4.81 x 4.00 14'0 x 8'3 3.98 x 3.50 Bedroom 1 14'9 x 14'5 4.48 x 4.12 Study 15'9 x 13'1 Bedroom 4 13'1 x 11'6 4.74 x 4.55 Bedroom 5 14'8 x 13'6 5.47 x 4.67 Entrance Hall 3.67 x 3.41 12'0 x 15'711'2 x 14'11 4.95 x 3.17 17'11 x 15'4 16'3 x 10'5

Up Up Up Bedroom 3 IN 4.95 x 3.44 Dn 16'3 x 11'3 Drawing Room Dn Cellar Ground Floor 6.77 x 4.87 First Floor 22'3 x 16'0 4.50 x 4.40 Bedroom 1 14'9 x 14'5 Study FLOORPLANZ © 2017 0203 90560994.74 x 4.55 Ref: 187802 Bedroom 5 5.47 x 4.67 Entrance Hall 15'7 x 14'11 4.95 x 3.17 This plan is17'11 for x layout15'4 guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door16'3 openings x 10'5 are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Savills Beaconsfield Important Notice IN 10-12 The Broadway, Wycombe End, Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility Beaconsfield,Cellar Buckinghamshire HP9 1ND for anyGround statement Floor that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any Firstoffer orFloor contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are Tel: 01494 731950 for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or Email: [email protected] otherwise. 180227CW www.savills.com FLOORPLANZ © 2017 0203 9056099 Ref: 187802 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.