£4,000,000 /Sale price

This handsome country house was completed by the current owner to an exceptional standard throughout with striking bay windows and floor to ceiling sash windows surrounding the property allow a huge amount of natural light to flood in. Internally the house combines light and spacious reception accommodation on the ground and lower ground floors, with 5 very well proportioned bedroom suites on the 1st floor. There is an additional 6th bedroom suite on the lower ground level alongside a large family games room (with air handling system). Built with technology in mind and includes Lutron lighting, wiring for audio system and automated blinds in the principal reception room. In total the property measures circa 11000 square feet with the feature Drawing Room alone measuring 1300 square feet with windows on 3 sides. The entrance hall is a wonderful space with double height vaulted and glazed ceiling, glazed doors into the garden and a magnificent sweeping staircase leading to the 1st floor. The kitchen is beautifully designed with a large curved central island complete with the premium integrated appliances. The space is open plan through to the dining and sitting area, large floor to ceiling windows and French doors lead out onto the rear garden. There is also a beautiful orangery adding an additional space for relaxed dining.OutsideThis secluded country property is accessed through large electric wooden gates leading to a sweeping gravel driveway, large parking / turning area and a lit stone path to the main entrance door. The gardens are laid mostly to lawn with a selection of mature trees including Cedar of Lebanon, Eucalyptus, Scots Pine and Horse Chestnuts, some of which are under lit. The Laurel hedges add to the privacy of the grounds whilst mature deciduous woodland provides a majestic backdrop. A stone and pavior terrace surrounds the entire house and overlooks the principal lawns with lighting, together with a Julian Christian garden entertainment lodge that can accommodate multiple guests enjoying outdoor dining. There is a large outbuilding suitable for a range of alternative uses (subject to planning consent). Planning consent has been granted for the construction of an indoor swimming pool which would be fully glazed on 2 sides and measures about 57'5 x 32'5. Planning consent has also been granted for a new garage block comprising 2 double garages, an open double garage and an enclosed garden store. The property benefits from extant planning permissions, with a certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a swimming pool building, equipment shed and a detached garage.SituationThe property sits elegantly on one of the most sought after and exclusive settings just a mile to the south east of the village of Fulmer. Often described as the prettiest village in South Buckinghamshire, it has its own cricket team and a sought after village pub. The house is ideally suited for communications by road with Heathrow Airport about 13 miles whilst Central London is approximately 19 miles. Sporting and recreational facilities in the area include: golf at Stoke Park, The Buckinghamshire, Beaconsfield, Burnham Beeches, Gerrards Cross, Harewood Downs and Moor Park; polo at the Guards Polo Club or The Royal Berkshire; rowing and cruising on the River Thames at Marlow and Henley; racing at Windsor and Ascot. There are many beautiful walks and bridle paths in the area including those in Black Park, Denham Country Park, Burnham Beeches, Langley Park and Windsor. Buckinghamshire has an excellent range of schooling, including a selection of very good grammar schools such as Dr Challoners in Amersham, Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe and Beaconsfield High School together with highly regarded independent schools including Stowe, St Mary's, St George's Ascot and Wycombe Abbey. Property Ref Number: HAM-51816Additional InformationCouncil Tax Band: H Local Authority: South Buckinghamshire EPC Rating: C