Peterley Corner Cottage is an attractive, extended period residence that has been cherished by the current owners for approximately 40 years, on a wonderful plot approaching 3 acres in size. This fine home is offered for sale with no onward chain.
The living accommodation is designed to maximize garden views, featuring a formal living room, a dual-aspect dining room, and a cosy snug, all enjoying a feature fireplace. Adjacent to the dining room is a beautifully remodelled dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room, complete with country-style wall and base units and traditional terracotta flooring. A spacious utility/boot room, accessible from the kitchen, opens onto a private courtyard, and there is a separate ground-floor shower room.
The impressive garden room spans the rear of the home, with windows and doors offering stunning views of the gardens and opening to the gravel seating area.
The first floor features five spacious bedrooms, complemented by two well-appointed bath/shower rooms (one en suite). The principal bedroom also benefits from access to a charming balcony that overlooks the garden room, providing stunning elevated views of the gardens.
Gardens and Grounds
The house is accessed through double electric gates and a sweeping carriage driveway, offering extensive parking and a large turning area. Located at the side of the house is a detached double garage with an additional home office, which opens out onto a private block-paved courtyard parking area, accessible through a pitched archway and double gates.
The gardens and grounds are a true standout feature of the property, having been meticulously landscaped to create an unrivalled blend of formal gardens, wild meadow, orchard, and extensive vegetable/fruit beds. Thoughtfully designed with mature specimen trees, well-stocked beds, and established hedgerows, the gardens are beautifully divided into distinct areas. These areas surround a spectacular hidden outdoor swimming pool, complete with an al-fresco dining space and pool house.
Numerous seating areas are scattered throughout the gardens, offering the perfect spots to enjoy both the stunning countryside views and the beautifully curated garden spaces.
Additionally, the grounds include various storage options, including a double-bay tractor store.
Location
Located in the Chiltern Hills in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Peterley Corner Cottage enjoys some superb country walks.
Prestwood village is located 1 mile away, and enjoys a range of local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Only 0.5 mies away is the popular Peterley FarmShop, where you can buy all your local groceries, meat and fresh fish or if you don’t fancy cooking they have built a 'Soho Farm House' style restaurant with a very large Al Fresco area.
For the commuter convenient rail services are available from Great Missenden, 2.5 miles (Chiltern Line) or from Amersham, 7 miles (Chiltern/Metropolitan Line). By road, the M40 (Beaconsfield or High Wycombe junctions) provides easy access to the M25 and beyond. Heathrow airport is 25 miles away. All distances are approx
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent choice of state and independent schools including leading grammar schools such as Beaconsfield High for Girls, Dr Challoner's BoysGrammar School, Dr Challoner's High School for Girls and The Royal Grammar School as well as top private schools including Wycombe Abbey, The Royal Masonic, Berkhamsted School,Harrow, Merchant Taylors and Eton.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Council Tax Band: H
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: D