Location

Beaconsfield station 1.2 miles, Gerrards Cross 4 miles, Heathrow (T5) 14 miles, central London (Baker Street) 24 miles. All distances are approximate.

Beaconsfield New Town, with its extensive shopping facilities is popular with families and commuters. The picturesque Old Town dates back to the 13th century and local amenities include a wide variety of restaurants, supermarkets and independent retailers together with a weekly market every Tuesday and a monthly Saturday farmers market.

Gerrards Cross also offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants and an Everyman cinema. Beaconsfield mainline station operates trains into London Marylebone and Birmingham, while the M40 and M25 enable access to central London, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.   

The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, of which the Beaconsfield High School for girls (about half a mile away) and the Royal Grammar School for boys in High Wycombe, are the closest. Independent schools in the area include High March, Pipers Corner and Godstowe for girls, Davenies, Caldicott and The Beacon for boys, to name a few.

Description

Originally built as one house in about 1904, inspired by South African colonial style architecture, the property was converted in the 1940s into two apartments. Occupying the first floor, this elegant apartment exudes charm and character with period detailing including beautiful sash windows. Ideally situated in the heart of Beaconsfield Old Town, the apartment benefits from a courtyard garden, driveway leading to a garage, studio room and allocated parking space.   

A private entrance leads into a vestibule, featuring beautiful stained glass windows, and through to the reception hall. Original diamond tiled flooring runs underfoot leading to stairs to the first floor. The accommodation is arranged over two, split level wings of the home with a stunning colonial style balcony wrapping around the front corner of the property, a nod to the South African influence of the building. The sitting room is of wonderful proportions, with door access to the balcony and a beautiful fireplace with a working fire. A further reception room is currently arranged as a study with built-in cabinetry but could be converted into a dining room, family room, or additional bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped with a good range of units complemented by integrated appliances and there is ample space for a table. Located in the front wing of the house, the principal bedroom is an elegant space, featuring a decorative fireplace, bay window to the front and a door on to the balcony. A large en suite bathroom enjoys both a bath and separate shower. A further double bedroom lies adjacent, with a range of built-in wardrobes. Of particular note is the pentagon bay window, overlooking the balcony. The remaining bedroom lies to the rear of the property and is a beautiful triple-aspect double room with a spacious separate dressing area offering lovely views over the garden. Completing the accommodation is a spacious family shower room and a utility cupboard with space for appliances.

A gated path to the side leads to the property entrance and a little further along is the delightful courtyard garden, offering a peaceful retreat. Beyond here is the allocated parking space and single garage with a characterful studio above, ideal as a study but providing a fantastic versatile space.