Location

Princes Risborough (trains to Marylebone from 39 minutes) 2.3 miles, High Wycombe 6.7 miles, M40 (J4) 7.7 miles, Heathrow (T5) 27 miles. All times and distances are approximate and correct at the time of writing.

Lacey Green is a sought after village set high in the Chilterns in Buckinghamshire. There are two local pubs, a village hall, convenience store, tennis and cricket clubs, children's playground and the well regarded St John's C of E primary school all within the proximity.   

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the area offers lovely walks, cycle paths and bridleways and the village is home to Lacey Green Windmill, thought to be the oldest surviving smock mill in England, dating from the middle of the 17th century. The neighbouring towns of High Wycombe and Princes Risborough have an abundance of facilities. including direct trains to London Marylebone. A bus route to both Aylesbury and High Wycombe runs along Main Road.   

The area is renowned for its choice and standard of education, with Buckinghamshire being one of the last counties to maintain the traditional grammar school system. Independent preparatory schools include Griffin House (Little Kimble), The Gateway (Great Missenden) Godstowe (High Wycombe) and Pipers Corner School (Great Kingshill).

Description

This charming semi-detached cottage is thought to date back to the mid 1800s with later additions over the years. Nestled in this lovely village, the property is ideally located overlooking the neighbouring cricket pitch and farmland beyond. The accommodation is full of character with many exposed beams, good ceiling heights, attractive gardens and driveway parking.

The reception hall leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room, with French doors to the garden and ample space for a dining table. The kitchen itself is well appointed with a range of units complemented by granite worktops and integrated appliances including a gas Aga. Just off the kitchen an inner hallway leads to a utility room and a guest cloakroom. The sitting room, brimming with character, features exposed beams and brickwork alongside an attractive brick fireplace with log burner. The property benefits from ample storage with an understairs cupboard and two lofts providing further storage.

On the first floor the principal bedroom, benefiting from an en suite shower room, enjoys fantastic views over the cricket pitch and beyond. There are two further double bedrooms, one with a superb dual aspect and built-in wardrobes and both having lovely views over the attractive gardens. Both these rooms are served by a family bathroom.

Approached through five bar gates on to a large private gravelled parking area with room for multiple vehicles, the cottage enjoys delightful gardens giving a lovely backdrop to the property. The main area of garden is to the front with large areas of lawn dissected by a long lavender edged pathway leading to the front door. To the side is a large terrace area with a pergola giving a shady refuge and well stocked shrub and flower borders. To the rear is a further paved area leading to a large garden room with a shower room and adjacent store room.

Directions

Exit the M40 (J4) motorway and follow the signs for Aylesbury (A4010). Continue across 3 mini roundabouts, keeping on the A4010. At the 'T' junction, turn left onto the West Wycombe Road (A40) and at the ensuing roundabout take the left turn to West Wycombe. Turn right at the roundabout onto the A4010 towards Princes Risborough. Remain on this road for about 1.5 miles turning right into Bradenham Woods Lane. Follow this road for just over a mile and at the 'T' junction turn left into New Road. Follow this road for 1.3 miles and the entrance to 2 Grymsdyke Cottages will be found on the right hand side just after the turning for Slad Lane.