Bakers Wood, Denham, UB9

Belvedere is approached via a pretty wisteria-covered archway and walled gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles as well as having the benefit of a double garage. As you walk into the house you’re greeted by a generous and welcoming hallway which practically links all the ground floor accommodations of cloakroom, hall storage, study/library, main drawing room, snug/family room, open plan kitchen/diner, conservatory and utility. One of the key features of Belvedere is its charm and character and the current family have made many happy memories here including hosting a family wedding for 200 guests! The main drawing room is a key feature being light and bright with original solid wooden floors, a fireplace and French doors onto the beautiful gardens and has hosted many family celebrations and cosy nights in front of the fire. A traditional study/library is next door with ample room for quiet study/reading or could work well as a music room and also has access onto the terrace and gardens. The snug/family room is the perfect retreat for teenagers or family members who require their own separate reception space and has original wooden flooring and a private front view aspect. The main hub of the house is the practical open-plan kitchen/dining room and conservatory. This bright and light space has hosted many dinner parties, celebrations and casual family day-to-day living with a practical farmhouse-style solid oak shaker style kitchen, range cooker and large utility/pantry making entertaining and daily life easy. Having been architecturally opened up by the current owners with the addition of a conservatory this spacious area allows flexibility, light and a feeling of space with French doors leading onto the beautiful gardens. The bright hallway and stairs lead to the first floor and the spacious bedroom and bathroom accommodation. The main bedroom has dual aspect windows and original solid wooden flooring, a range of fitted cupboards and a modern ensuite shower room. Bedroom 2 is also a large double and overlooks the private driveway and could easily accommodate a further ensuite. Whilst Bedrooms 3 and 4 are both doubles and offer pretty views of the rear gardens. Bed 5 is a practical double guest room. There is access to the large loft from the upstairs landing hallway which could be easily converted into a large main suite with an ensuite & dressing room, 2 further rooms or an entertainment/games room/cinema subject to usual planning conditions. A huge key feature of Belvedere are the beautiful gardens. Despite being a 3-minute drive from Junction 1 of the M40 and less than a 5-minute drive to Denham station with Chiltern Railways access into London Marylebone in approx 20 minutes, you could be in the middle of the open countryside! A traditional cottage garden style is cleverly designed into various areas for practical family living. Outside the conservatory, a stone-laid patio is the perfect place for outside dining with a BBQ area close by with views over the manicured lawn area and the pretty rose garden accessed by a charming wooden bridge. The garden is well maintained with a mix of shrubs, perennials and herbaceous borders. A children’s level lawned play area is the perfect place to put the trampoline, slides and play equipment yet within a watchful eye’s limit! Without a doubt, there is ample room to fit a pool/hot tub and pool house for summer living. Prettily hidden at the end of the main gardens are two character and practical outbuildings - A home office/studio and the original pig stye built by the previous owner and builder of Belvedere who used to keep pigs, chickens and horses. Both are now real assets with huge potential for refurbishment or replanning to build a larger annexe. Adjacent to these 2 outbuildings there is a wooden gate with access to a private field with views Over-The-Misbourne Valley. The current owners have had lots of family fun here, camping out, summer picnics, and nature trails and there is access to a public footpath for country walks along the Misbourne Valley and to Higher Denham and Denham Golf Station. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax band: G Rating Authority: Buckinghamshire Council