6 bed detached house for sale

Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9

Characterful home set in beautiful landscaped gardens just about half a mile from the station and shops.

Description
This charming family home enjoys a lovely tucked away but accessible location with Gerrards Cross station and shops only about half a mile away. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens the accommodation is full of character with an array of exposed beams and original leaded Crittal windows throughout. The property has an interesting history as it was previously home to the actor, Roger Moore.

The reception hall features a galleried landing above and leads through to a characterful drawing room enjoying wonderful garden views with doors giving access. Just off this room is a quaint study with doors to the garden. Adjacent is a formal dining room overlooking the garden. A kitchen is well equipped with a range of units and ample room for a table. Further reception space lies off the kitchen, with a family room/entrance hall leading through to a sitting room, with stairs to two bedrooms, shower room and large landing area having a multitude of uses. This area could be a potential self-contained annexe, ideal for extended family. Further accommodation on the first floor includes the principal bedroom, a lovely dual-aspect room overlooking the gardens, with built-in wardrobes, air conditioning and an en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property with expansive lawns, pathways, rockery, pond and a small brook with an ornamental bridge. A patio area provides ideal outside entertaining space and the garden is well enclosed and wonderfully private. Electric gates open on to a large driveway with ample parking and leading to a triple garage.

Location
Gerrards Cross station 0.5 miles, Beaconsfield station 5.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 11 miles, central London 20 miles. All distances are approximate.

Gerrards Cross is a picturesque town offering comprehensive facilities which include an ‘Everyman’ cinema, supermarkets, independent shops and boutiques, and a good selection of cafes and restaurants.

Sports enthusiasts are well catered for with two tennis clubs, squash club, football club and a cricket club together with several local golf clubs.

Communication links in the area are excellent; the M40 and M25 afford access to the M4, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and central London. Gerrards Cross station, provides a fast and regular Chiltern train link with London Marylebone and the London Underground.

The county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system, of which Dr Challoner’s Grammar Schools (boys & girls) and Beaconsfield High School for girls are the closest. Local independent preparatory schools include Thorpe House, Davenies, Caldicott (for boys), St. Marys and Maltmans Green (for girls) and Gayhurst for girls and boys.

Square Footage: 4,690 sq ft





Additional Info
Services: All mains connected. Please note none of the services have been tested.

Service Charge: Ad hoc charges for the shared driveway.