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RUSSELL FARM

RUSSELL FARM WENDOVER • BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Wendover 2.4 miles, 3.3 miles (Trains to Marylebone from 39 minutes) 8 miles (Metropolitan Tube Line) 12 miles, London Heathrow 27 miles, 40 miles, Airport 45 miles (Distances and times are approximate) An outstanding Georgian country house with ancillary accommodation, excellent equestrian facilities and wonderful rolling Chiltern views. Main House & Gardens Reception hall, Drawing room, Dining room, Sitting room, Garden room, Study, Family room, Kitchen/breakfast room, WC, Utility, Orangery and beautiful surrounding gardens, Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, Four further bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, 2 further bedrooms, Laundry/washing room Stunning formal gardens, Orchard, Kitchen garden, Outside dining areas, Summer house, Heated swimming pool with changing area and kitchen, Orangery, Studio/Office, Utility Room, Stores, Wood store. Two foaling boxes. Garages Separate barn conversion comprising a Games room, Gym, Sitting area, Spiral Wine Cellar, Kitchenette, WC and Boot room Ancillary Accommodation Two 3 bedroom cottages with gardens and parking Timber framed barn with lapsed planning permission to develop Machinery store Equestrian Facilities Upper Yard American style barn with 25 loose boxes, Wash area, Tack room, Staff kitchen, Veterinary inspection unit, Indoor school. Covered Horse Walker and Loading ramp. Open fronted courtyard with three American style stables, Feed room, Tack room/Grooms rest room. All weather outdoor arena Lower Yard ‘Wooden’ stable block of 15 boxes, Feed room, Tack room, Hard standing parking area Ancillary barn, Outdoor riding arena. 3 bay Dutch barn, Stores, 6 furlong all weather uphill gallop, Post and rail paddocks

In all about 130 acres (52.6 Hectares)

Savills Amersham Savills Equestrian Savills Country Department 55 Hill Avenue 33 Margaret Street 33 Margaret Street Amersham HP6 5BX London W1G 0JD London W1G 0JD Contact: Nick Pounce Contact: Louise Harrison Contact: Hugh Maconochie Tel: 01494 725 636 Tel: 020 7016 5715 Tel: 020 7016 3713 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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SITUATION RECREATION AND SCHOOLS Russell Farm is situated in an idyllic position nestled in the The area has many sporting opportunities including golf at , with outstanding views over the valley. It is well Golf Club and Golf Club. Hunting positioned in between Wendover and Great Missenden, where with the Vine and Craven and Vale of with Garth and both towns offer good amenities. Larger regional towns include South Berks Hunt. Polo at Polo Park and The Amersham, Beaconsfield and Berkhamsted all of which are in Royal of Polo Club. daily commuting distance into London. The area is renowned for its education. and The property benefits from excellent transport links to are both within driving distance away with London, Heathrow and the national motorway network many schools such as RGS , Ladymede School with the M40 just 13 miles away. There are regular trains and Heatherton House School also within the local area. into London Marylebone from both Wendover (51 minutes) and Great Missenden Station (46 minutes). The Metropolitan Underground Line runs from Amersham which is 8 miles away. THE MAIN HOUSE Russell Farm is an impressive family home offering spacious and well proportioned accommodation. The property and grounds are presented to an excellent standard throughout.

The majority of the rooms are naturally light with large sash windows and stunning views across the gardens and grounds. The accommodation is flexible with a range of everyday living and formal reception rooms. At the heart of the house is the kitchen with a breakfast area and views over the rear courtyard. The kitchen has a full range of built-in appliances and a good sized central island.

On the first floor the master bedroom suite boasts an en-suite bathroom and dressing area. There are four further en-suite bedrooms offering spacious well-presented accommodation, On the second floor there are two bedrooms which are currently used as recreational rooms, but essentially useful for additional accommodation or a playroom/games room. The house has 7 bedrooms in total. FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

MAIN HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area: House: 481 sq m (5,178 sq ft) Stable Cottage: 146 sq m ( 1,572 sq ft) Coach House: 132 sq m ( 1,420 sq ft) Stable Block: 844 sq m ( 9,085 sq ft) Additional Buildings: 561 sq m ( 6,039 sq ft) Total: 2,164 sq m (23,294 sq ft) GROUND FLOOR ORANGERY ORANGERY

COACH HOUSE

GAMES ROOM

STABLE COTTAGE COACH HOUSE An attractive property located adjacent to the main Situated next to Stable Cottage, this detached house. The accommodation comprises: kitchen/ property comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 of diner, sitting room, bathroom, separate WC, 3 which ensuite), large sitting room, kitchen, dining bedrooms. room, utility room. STABLE COTTAGE: COACH HOUSE: GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR

COACH HOUSE: FIRST FLOOR COTTAGES Approximate Gross Internal Area: Stable Cottage: 146 sq m ( 1,572 sq ft) Coach House: 132 sq m ( 1,420 sq ft) Additional Buildings: 561 sq m ( 6,039 sq ft)

STABLE COTTAGE: FIRST FLOOR GARDENS AND GROUNDS Leading up to the driveway you are greeted by a number of different varieties of trees. In the summer, these trees are fully in leaf and form the perfect entrance into the property. The gardens at Russell Farm are impeccably well maintained and look absolutely spectacular. There are a range of different complementary flowers, bushes and immaculately trimmed hedges that are located to the westem side of the house by the swimming pool. There is an outdoor seating area with a wood fired pizza oven under a Pergola covered by vines that provides the perfect setting on a summer’s evening. There is a spacious courtyard area that is enclosed on three sides by the Main House, the Orangery and the Games Room, where cars can be parked. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

AMERICAN STYLE BARN A well laid-out, naturally light stable barn with good ventilation. The barn comprises 25 loddon stables with a veterinary inspection unit at the centre of the barn. There is a tack room, staff office, kitchen, WC facilities.

Within the Main Yard is a small indoor riding arena (20m x 30m) with a Martin Collins surface and lighting. STABLE BLOCK Approximate Gross Internal Area: A further 3 boxes, feed store, tack room 844 sq m ( 9,085 sq fl) and Grooms rest room are found in an open fronted courtyard building adjacent to the Top Yard with a store and hayloft at one end. There is a 3-phase electricity supply.

LOWER YARD A self-contained yard situated a short distance from the house and independent of Russell Farm with a secure entrance off Cobblers Hill. A timber stable block comprises of 15 loose boxes, feed store, tack room and wash area. There is an impressive arena with Martin Collins surface. The stables are let privately providing an additional income stream.

Situated between the Top and Lower yard is the ancillary barn offering further storage if required. THE LAND The land at Russell Farm extends in total to about 130 acres. Around the house are beautiful gardens and grounds which lead into the farmland beyond. All the surrounding land is laid to pasture and is used for grazing of horses and native species of cattle. To the east of the land, there are a number of turnout paddocks that are divided by mature hedges as well as post and rail fencing. Some paddocks are sub- divided further in order to provide individual turnout paddocks for horses. To the west are larger fields and meadows which are grazed by cattle or cut for hay. The fields have access to mains water. Along the southern and western edge of the land there is a 6 furlong gallop. Historically, planning permission has been obtained (which has since lapsed) for the creation of a lake to be positioned at the front of the house.

GENERAL REMARKS TENURE AND POSSESSION PLANNING The freehold of the property is offered for The property is sold subject to any sale by private treaty. Vacant possession development plans, tree preservation orders, will be provided on completion save for the ancient monument orders, town planning agricultural tenancy agreement relating to the schedules or resolutions which may be or farmland. Further details are available from may not come into force. RUSSELL FARM the selling agents. LOCAL AUTHORITY FIXTURES AND FITTINGS District Council. Curtains, garden statuary, light fittings, Telephone: 01296 585858. appliances and other removable fixtures and fittings are not included in the sale but may EPC RATINGS be available by separate negotiation. Main House - B and D. SERVICES Coach House E. Heating - Oil. Stable Cottage D. Electric - Mains including three phase. POSTCODE

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of Water - Mains. Please Note the property HP22 6QD the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) supplies water to 3rd party owned properties. VIEWINGS Drainage - Cesspit and Klargester. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND Savills Country Department 0207 016 3780 or RIGHTS OF WAY Amersham office. The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way either public or private, all easements, wayleaves and other rights or way whether they are specifically referred to or not. Copies of plans showing public rights of way can be obtained from the vendor’s agents. Please note that the title provides a right of access for the neighbour along a track to Sermon’s Wood (Point A).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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 for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or 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 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 otherwise. Photographs taken June 2019. Particulars prepared July 2019. 19/07/16HM. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087.