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"A substantial detached family home with enormous potential, situated on a wonderful plot approaching 1 acre in one of South Buckinghamshire s most sought after residential locations.

Description

September Cottage is a handsome 1920 s detached family home of traditional design which has been enlarged and remodelled to provide generous and adaptable accommodation arranged over three floors with a footprint in excess of 4,500 sqft inc garaging . The property now requires internal modernisation but retains many original features including generous ceiling heights which would complement a modern, contemporary finish and design.

The property enjoys an imposing presence, set back well on a beautiful landscaped plot approaching one acre and positioned towards the end of this highly regarded tree lined road close to Amersham on the Hill centre.

The living accommodation is arranged around a wide and welcoming entrance hall with original staircase and WC. Formal receptions include a double aspect drawing room with feature recessed alcove storage either side of a fireplace, an adjacent family TV room with square bay overlooking the rear garden and a further useful study accessed from the kitchen.


The kitchen and dining room have been enlarged and remodelled to provide a light and spacious open plan informal reception area ideal for modern family living. The kitchen provides ample storage with an extensive range of floor and wall mounted units with worktops over and a separate walk in pantry. Positioned next to the kitchen there is a utility room with further plant room and access out on to a courtyard area.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the top two floors with six generous bedrooms and two bath shower rooms accessed from a large part galleried landing with feature full height picture window.

A further staircase leads to the second floor where there is a superb additional games room with separate workshop studio and adjacent bathroom allowing for additional bedroom annexe space if required.

The property is situated on a glorious South facing plot approaching 1 acre which has been exquisitely landscaped to provide mature picturesque gardens. A large patio wraps around the rear of the property, extending to frame a Koi pond and Victorian style greenhouse.

Substantial lawns extend to the rear of the property and are bordered on one side by well stocked beds, with extensive fruit cages & vegetable beds to the other. The gardens are screened by wide hedging and studded with an array of mature specimen trees.

To the side of the property a secure walled courtyard gives access to the attached double width garage and additional outbuildings. A further store and pump room for the pond can be found on the other side of the house. The property is accessed over a sweeping carriage driveway providing ample parking.

Location

September Cottage is located towards the far end of Hervines Road, close to popular Hervines Park and in a highly regarded residential area with Amersham on the Hill centre and station located just 0.5 miles away. Amersham offers a wide selection of shopping facilities as well as the Metropolitan Chiltern Line station providing a London commuter service to Baker Street & Marylebone respectively.

The area is renowned for its highly regarded schooling, including Dr Challoner s Grammar School for boys in Amersham, Dr Challoner s High School for girls in Little Chalfont 2.5 miles and Chesham Grammar school 3 miles .

The area also provides a fine selection of private schooling, both primary and secondary. These include Heatherton House preparatory school for girls and The Beacon School for boys both in Amersham, along with Chesham Prep and Berkhamsted independent schools for boys and girls. All distances are approx.

Square Footage 3,761 sq ft


Acreage 0.88 Acres"