Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire - Tim Russ Estate Agents

This is the first time this exceptional Grade II Listed home has been in the open market for more than 40 years and is unquestionably a once in a lifetime opportunity. This Grade II Listed former Inn dates in origin from 17th Century, evolving to its present guise with later additions in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The property and its grounds have been meticulously maintained over the years and provide the perfect family environment.

The front door opens into the reception hall with a staircase to the first floor and a cloakroom. The dining room is a charming room, part panelled and with exposed beams, plus a cosy inglenook fireplace. The sitting room has casement doors out to the garden and a central open fireplace, open on two sides. The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted in light oak Mark Wilkinson units, with quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances. Off the kitchen is a snug/family room, utility room plus a cellar.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a vaulted TV room which could be the fifth bedroom if required.

The property is approached via a gravel driveway across the common leading to the front of the house and garage block. There are two open fronted carports and a lockable fitted workshop housing garden equipment, which has an internal staircase leading to the annexe/home office. In addition, there is a further outbuilding (possible garaging0 which was the former skittle alley.

The gardens are an absolute delight, laid predominantly to lawn with numerous shrubs, roses, clematis and lavender garden, all providing a profusion of colour. There is also a generous paved terrace perfect for outside entertaining and a second entertaining area overlooking the lavender and rose parterre.

There is a stable yard with a separate vehicular access, comprising a stable block and hay barn, together with two adjoining paddocks. Beyond this there is an area of ancient woodland.

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