4 Bed Detached House For Sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial village home in one of the area’s most sought after villages, offering beautifully appointed accommodation of character complemented by glorious, landscaped gardens of a third of an acre ideal for outside entertaining.


Built in the 1950’s by renowned local builder Robin Brazil using reclaimed materials Old Orchard offers spacious, well-appointed rooms with an abundance of character and has been transformed by the current owners into a significant village house with the addition of a most impressive kitchen area opening onto wonderful, landscaped gardens and a programme of modernisation throughout. The property offers luxurious open plan living combined with the flexibility to work from home if needed, has large bedroom areas and two refurbished bathrooms. Perhaps the highlight of the house are the charming gardens, running to a third of an acre with large lawns and many areas of interest. The house comes with off road parking to the front and offers both charm and practicality in a highly prized location.

A large and welcoming hall with an Oak floor invites you inside with access to the principal rooms, cloakroom and dog leg stairs to the first floor. The well-proportioned sitting room has a delightful, beamed ceiling and fireplace with inset gas fire, the garage is part converted into a play room and storage area to the front and there is a separate study off the hall. The heart of the house is at the rear, with the substantial dining room opening into a magnificent family kitchen area, with bespoke units and a large stone topped island unit besides a family seating area. There are great views of the garden which can be further enjoyed by bi-fold doors to the outside. Off the kitchen is a large utility room and a hidden pantry. The bedrooms to the first floor offer pleasing countryside views to both the front and rear and share a spacious bathroom with a wonderful view of the church and countryside beyond, and a separate shower room with walk in enclosure.

The utterly captivating rear gardens comprise a large Indian Stone patio with exterior lighting and lead onto a level lawn that stretches away from the house to the West towards neighbouring gardens, interspersed with mature trees and shrubs, including a variety of apple and cherry trees. To the south is a large Oak pergola with light and heating providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining, having a brick barbecue area to one side. At the far end is a secluded garden area approached though a gate in the hedge and which provides a bark chipped play area and kitchen garden. The gardens enjoy direct sunshine with a Westerly aspect and perfectly offset the house, proving a delight for adults and children alike. To the front is a paviour effect drive with parking for two cars, access to the garage/store area and gated access to the rear gardens. In total some third of an acre.

The property stands in an idyllic position in this quiet but popular Buckinghamshire village, a favourite for TV companies and film locations such as Midsomer . The River Misbourne crosses through the village, surrounding fields and countryside provide ample walking opportunities and the village offers a variety of historical property, two attractive public houses and a pretty 9th Century Church. Sitting amongst similar properties and with a delightful street scene to the front, the property offers all that may be desired in a country location. Day to day shopping is available in Great Missenden, 2.7 miles distant, as is train access to London via the Chiltern Line The village is approximately 3.5 miles from Amersham, with its Metropolitan and Chiltern Line station to London, High Street branded shops and supermarkets, bars and restaurants. There are a variety of sporting facilities in the area including a recently completed leisure centre with swimming pool and climbing wall.