Property description

Converted from a 17th C public house, a charming detached four bedroom house in a Chilterns village popular with young families; complete with detached two room barn annexe with shower and WC. Abundance of original 17th c features including inglenook fireplace and with excellent possibilities for extension to side and rear (STPP). Excellent commuting access by road and rail. Four bedrooms, 2 bath / shower rooms, sitting room, dining room, snug, study, large kitchen, 100m long garden backing onto open countryside.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Northend is a small and very pretty hamlet high in the Chiltern Hills which, with its neighbours, Turville and Christmas Common, are amongst the most sought-after villages on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire borders. Most of the properties in Northend are gathered round the village green and the village has been used for filming many well-known TV shows such as Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie mysteries. The sitting room of the White Hart was used as Miss Marple’s parlour in a production a number of years ago.

Watlington (3.5 miles) provides an excellent range of shops including a renowned butcher, bakers and individual shops. Henley-on-Thames (7 miles) has more comprehensive facilities including a Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and specialist shops. Commuting is excellent with Junctions 5 and 6 of the M40 both about 5 miles distant connecting to the M4 and M25 motorway network. Both Henley and Reading Railway Stations have good services to London, Paddington (from 45 mins and 29 mins respectively) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2018. The area is well served for schools, with Buckinghamshire state schools being especially sought-after.
ACCOMMODATION
The sitting room has exposed beams and a magnificent inglenook fireplace with seats to the side. There is a cosy snug study which has a corner fireplace, a window to the front and leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room. This is a lovely, bright space which has a smartly tiled floor, a range cooker, floor units, and two windows overlooking the garden. There is a dining area and a door to the terrace and garden. A good size dining room is a lovely double aspect room with an open fireplace and windows to the front and side, letting in plenty of light. Downstairs, in the old beer cellar, there is a games room used as occasional guest accommodation, with the original beer barrel delivery chute. There is a study or spare guest room with an en-suite wc and separate shower.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Each room has tremendous character with exposed beams and polished floorboards. There is a ‘priest’s hole’ giving access from bedroom 3 to bedroom 2, a great attraction for children.
PLANNING
Wycombe District Council has indicated to the vendor of White Hart that Permitted Development, based on a calculation of an existing 2,300 sq feet, could allow the creation of a 600 sq ft kitchen and ground floor accommodation; plus an additional 750 sq feet of two storey accommodation. These figures are based on information provided and it is advised that purchasers check with Wycombe District Council for current guidance.



Additionally, the 100m long plot may offer, subject to PP, other opportunities for improvement or development.


OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is the barn annexe. This is an attractive timber clad building which was formerly stables. Divided into two vaulted rooms and with a cloakroom and separate shower, this is useful additional accommodation or a spacious home office. To the rear of the main house is the large garden. Laid mainly to lawn, the garden extends to about 0.25 of an acre and is fenced and with hedges and trees giving privacy and seclusion on both sides. At the end of the garden there are fine views over farmland. There is potential for further extension to the side and rear to create a large garden/kitchen breakfast room and additional bedrooms if required, subject to the usual consents.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES
Buckinghamshire County Council 01296 395000. Council tax band C.



Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

LPG gas fired central heating; gas AGA. A new central heating boiler is being installed which will benefically affect the EPC rating. The new rating is not yet available.
CONVEYANCING
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MORTGAGES
Whether you`re a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can assist with professional advice.



Davis Tate Ltd is an introducer appointed representative of First Complete Ltd for purpose of the provision of advice in relation to mortgage and non investment insurance products. Mortgage and Protection advice is provided by LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services, an appointed representative of First Complete Ltd. First Complete Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.



LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services charge a fee of between £399 and £699 on application. The amount we will charge is dependent on the amount of research and administration that is required.



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DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.

Property Features :

• Country and Riverside
• 4 bedroom period cottage
• Sought-after Chilterns village
• Character former village pub
• Lovely gardens