Location

Monks Risborough 0.2 miles, Princes Risborough 1.5 miles, Aylesbury 8 miles, Thame 7 miles, High Wycombe 9.5 miles, M40 (J6) 8.3 miles, Heathrow (J5) 30 miles, central London (Baker Street) 38 miles.   All distances are approximate.

The pretty village of Monks Risborough sits in the foot of the Chiltern Hills with a children's playground, primary school, railway station and a 13th century church.

Communications in the area are excellent with stations at Monks Risborough and Princes Risborough with Chiltern line services direct to London (Marylebone) and Birmingham.   The M40 (J6) connects with the M25, Heathrow and the national motorway network.   

There are a selection of everyday shopping facilities in nearby Princes Risborough and more comprehensive facilities can be found in the larger towns of Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Thame. There are extensive bridle and footpaths through the Chilterns, An Area of Outstanding Natural beauty.

Buckinghamshire is one of the last counties to maintain the traditional grammar school system with schools in High Wycombe and Aylesbury. There is a well-regarded primary school in the village. Independent schools include The Griffin preparatory school at Great Kimble, as well as The Beacon, The Gateway, Pipers Corner, Godstowe, Wycombe Abbey.

Description

Set back from the road and occupying an ideal location overlooking the park, this five bedroom family home provides excellent versatile accommodation. A spacious garden wraps around the property on three sides, perfect for growing families. Chestnut House is well positioned for the local village primary school and only about a mile and a half from Princes Risborough with fast trains to London Marylebone.

On the ground floor the accommodation is generous and offers a practical layout with three reception rooms, ideal for family life. An oak framed entrance porch opens into the reception hall, with a guest cloakroom. A quietly situated study to the front is bespoke fitted with built-in cabinetry. The sitting room overlooks the garden with French doors on to the outside terrace. The kitchen is an excellent family space opening into the dining room and in turn through to the conservatory with doors to the garden. The kitchen itself is well appointed with a range of units complemented by wood and granite worktops, alongside integrated appliances. An island unit provides further storage and worktop space. In addition is a fully fitted utility room.

On the first floor the landing is spacious, providing an ideal spot for a desk or a reading nook. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with an excellent range of built-in wardrobes, a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden and an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, one with built-in storage and an en suite shower room, alongside a single bedroom and family bathroom.

A driveway provides off street parking and leads to the double garage. To the front is a generous area of lawn which wraps around leading to a gate opening on to the rear garden with a further large area of lawn. A terrace area provides an ideal outside dining space while a vine and rose covered pergola gives a shady refuge.