Location

Lycaena is superbly placed at the top end of the Hambleden Valley in an elevated Chiltern Hills location. It is a semi-rural location which has far reaching southerly views back across the Hambleden Valley. Road and rail links locally are excellent with fast access to both the M40 and the M4 and with a main line station at High Wycombe providing regular services to London (Marylebone). Lane End and Stokenchurch provide good local shopping facilities with more extensive shopping and recreational Facilities available at both Marlow and High Wycombe and Henley-on-Thames.

Description

Lycaena is a unique opportunity to acquire a mid-century modern home situated in an elevated position, with views of the Hambleden Valley. The property has been beautifully restored throughout by the current owners with a testament to it's original era, while bringing the home back into modern-day style with a black composite cladding.

The house has been designed to take advantage of not only the views but also the southerly facing aspect, which produces a huge amount of natural light in the main living areas. It's design is known for combining sleek lines with organic shapes and it's décor is synonymous with elegant chairs, statement lamps, and TV stands; featuring tapered legs, bold pops of colour and raw materials.

Upon entering the property you walk through a pretty courtyard which is the central point of the home, providing great aspects in all living areas and has a seating area. The entrance hall leads to the incredible kitchen, which has been re-configured and extended to create one large open-plan living space.

This is the heart of the home and has an incredible first impression with great natural light and views of the valley through the floor to ceiling sliding doors. The new kitchen is designed around the central island with integrated walnut cabinetry and a quartz non-porous work surface. The integrated appliances include 2 dishwashers, SMEG induction range and an incinerator sink. There is also a bespoke shelving area and integrated walnut wall units adjacent to the cooker.

The décor flows seamlessly to the edge of the dining room with the continuation of the grey porcelain floor tiles and a separate seating area where you can relax. The dining room entrance has been enlarged and the ceilings have been exposed to add greater scale to the living space. An 8 seater dining table provides ample space for entertaining and a great view over the rear garden.

The sitting room is a fun and spacious place to relax and is shaped by a butterfly roof which gives a gradual elevated view of the garden with generous ceiling heights. This is arguably the biggest testament to it's original mid-century features and has been complimented by a wood-burning stove. The previous conservatory has been replaced with a proper structure to create a home gym, which could also be used as a fifth bedroom with doors onto the courtyard. A separate utility sits behind the gym with a new heat pump for heating in living areas and all hot water.

All four double bedrooms are well-proportioned and have been designed with privacy in mind at the front of the home. The principal suite has been re-configured with an en-suite shower room and new double doors onto the courtyard, with views from your bed directly through the home to the valley. The family bathroom, en-suite and cloakroom have been all been refurbished with new Tom Dixon fittings.

Both the front door and garage have been replaced and thee double garage has two separate storage areas, both with integral access to the main house and also has an inspection pit for any potential work needed on vehicles and parking for two vehicles.

Outside
The home sits on an approximate 0.26 acre plot with gardens to the front and rear. To the front Lycaena is approached via a wooden gate and has been manicured with borders, shrubs, hedging and a shingle driveway with ample off-street parking. To the rear the garden is predominately laid to lawn with a small patio area located directly off the kitchen/dining room. The garden is southerly facing and offers wonderful views of the Hambleden Valley.

Directions

From Bell Street proceed over the roundabout onto the Marlow Road (A4155). Follow the road until you approach the Hambleden Mill and turn left onto Skirmett Road. Continue along this road through Skirmett and along Fingest Lane. Bear right through Fingest and past The Chequers Inn on the right hand side and proceed to the top of the hill at Bolter End. At the T-Junction turn left onto the Marlow Road (B482) and take a sharp left onto Church Road just after the Cadmore End primary school. Follow the road for approximately 300 yards, past the cricket club and Lycaena will be found on the right hand side.