The Limes is an elegant and substantial country house offering over 4,000 sq ft of versatile family accommodation, including internal ancillary space. Nestled in glorious Chilterns countryside, it sits within beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds of about 1.3 acres, with far-reaching panoramic views.
The welcoming reception hall features a grand staircase, with solid oak floors flowing through to the sitting and dining rooms. The drawing room is bright and spacious, with a bay window, French doors to the rear terrace, and a striking stone fireplace. The generous dining room also enjoys garden views.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with oak-fronted units and a 4-oven Aga with gas companion, with a utility room and walk-in larder adjacent. A charming family room with bay window and terrace access lies off an inner hall with secondary staircase.
A study with kitchenette and cloakroom, plus a further flexible room ideal as a home office or playroom, completes the ground floor. Stairs also lead to the garaging and cellar.
Upstairs, there are six bedrooms including a superb double-aspect principal suite with bay window and large en-suite. The remaining bedrooms are served by three stylish bath/shower rooms.
The mature gardens wrap around three sides of the house, with York stone terracing for outdoor entertaining, formal lawns, herbaceous borders, and a feature pond with water fountain. A timber summer house with power sits near the productive vegetable garden.
At the heart of the grounds lies a heated outdoor swimming pool with paved surround, low brick walls, and an electric safety cover. as well as a wood-burning hot tub. The property is approached via a sweeping carriage driveway leading to garaging and cellar access.
Location
The Limes enjoys a desirable position in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, nestled to the northwest of the sought-after village of Great Missenden, and conveniently located north of both High Wycombe and Amersham.
Excellent transport links enhance the property’s appeal. Great Missenden, High Wycombe, and Amersham all offer mainline Chiltern Railways services to London Marylebone, with journey times of approximately 40 to 50 minutes. The M40 motorway (Junction 4) is easily accessible, just six miles away via High Wycombe, providing direct connections to London, Oxford, and the Midlands.
The area is renowned for its outstanding schools, including highly regarded grammar schools such as Dr Challoner’s Grammar School for boys in Amersham and Dr Challoner’s High School for girls in Little Chalfont. Excellent independent schools are also nearby, including Pipers Corner for girls in Great Kingshill, The Beacon School and Heatherton House in Amersham (approximately 6 miles), and Chesham Preparatory School (around 7.5 miles).
Square Footage: 4,298 sq ft
Acreage: 1.3 Acres