Location

Burnham station 1.3 miles, M4 (J7) 2.5 miles M40 (J2) 4.5 miles, Beaconsfield 7 miles, Gerrards Cross 6.8 miles, Heathrow (T5) 13 miles, central London (Baker Street) 28 miles. All distances are approximate.

Burnham village is about 0.7 miles away, offering an excellent range of shops, restaurants and cafes for everyday needs. Both Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield offer more comprehensive facilities.   The nearby historic, protected ancient woodland of Burnham Beeches gives hundreds of acres of extensive walks and bridleways together with a picturesque setting.

There are rail connections to London Paddington from Burnham, just over a mile away (Elizabeth Line) and connections to Marylebone from Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield. The property is ideally located between the M40 and M4 motorways providing access to the national motorway network, London and Heathrow.

Buckinghamshire is one of the last counties to maintain the grammar school system, including Burnham Grammar School (about 0.7 miles away) and Beaconsfield High School. There are several school buses with bus stops in Farnham Common. Independent schools include Godstowe, High March and Wycombe Abbey (for girls), Caldicott and Davenies (for boys) and Dair House (for boys and girls), to name a few.

Description

This individually designed, brick and flint family home is set in a superb position on the edge of Burnham Beeches affording stunning views over the neighbouring countryside. Built in 1997 by the current owners the house is nestled on a generous plot offering versatile and attractive accommodation with planning permission for a side extension. The location is ideal for access into London by road and rail, with the Elizabeth Line operating from Burnham Station, just over a mile away.

The vaulted reception hall, with a guest cloakroom and galleried landing above, leads through to the ground floor reception space. A family room to the front enjoys doors in to the well-proportioned sitting room, overlooking the garden to the rear. This room features a brick inglenook fireplace while French doors open on to the outside terrace. Glazed double doors lead through to the kitchen/dining room, a a triple aspect and open plan sociable space. French doors in the dining area and a stable door in the kitchen give access to the garden, ideal for inside/outside entertaining. The kitchen itself is well appointed with an excellent range of units complemented by granite worktops and integrated appliances. A large central island gives further storage and incorporates breakfast bar seating.

On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys fantastic views over the neighbouring field and benefits from an en suite bath/shower room. There are three further bedrooms, served by a family bathroom, two with fitted wardrobes and with a connecting door between two of the rooms.

Ideally located on a country lane, near to Burnham Beeches Hotel, the property is approached via a gated shared driveway. Meadow Cottage is set behind electric gates and benefits from a large driveway providing ample parking, leading to a double garage. Above the garage is a useful store room which offers the potential for a variety of uses, subject to the usual planning consents. The garden is secluded and well enclosed, wrapping around the house and is predominately laid to lawn. A wide terrace adjoins the rear of the house providing ideal outside entertaining space for family and friends. In the far corner of the plot is an old boiler house which does need restoring but could have a multitude of uses.