Cherry Tree FarmLey Hill, Nr. Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Cherry Tree FarmLey Hill, Nr. Chesham, Buckinghamshire

An outstanding 17th Century, Grade II listed Farmhouse which has been sympathetically modernised tocreate a fantastic family home, set in a peaceful location surrounded by its own private gardens and

grounds of approximately 4.5 acres. It is situated on the edge of this attractive Chilterns village, adjacentto Ley Hill Common and open pasture.

Excellent access to all major transport links: Chalfont & Latimer Station - 3.9 miles (Chiltern mainline to Marylebone 32 mins,Metropolitan Line to the City), Berkhamsted - 4.7 miles (Euston and mainline to the Midlands), M25 (J8) - 6 miles, M1 (J8) - 8 miles,

M40 (J2) - 11 miles, Heathrow Airport - 21 miles (distances approximate)

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATIONMain House: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, Cloakroom, Study,

Games Room, Workshop, Principal Suite (Bedroom, Bathroom, Dressing Room), 4 Further Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Linen RoomAdjoining Cottage: Entrance Hall, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom

Outside: Timber Clad Barns with Garaging for up to 5 cars, Entrance Barn, Attractive Landscaped Gardens, Hard Tennis Court, Two Paddocks, Orchard. In all some 4.5 acres (2 ha)

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that make it so appealing.The large Drawing Roomenjoys a triple aspect andprovides the ability to separatethe space for summer andwinter use with sitting areaslocated around both theimpressive inglenook fireplaceand the full width run ofwindows overlooking theformal gardens. The DiningRoom, located adjacent to thekitchen/breakfast room,provides a wonderfulentertaining space seating

DESCRIPTION: Believed todate back to 1680, Cherry TreeFarm is one of the originalproperties in Ley Hill, which isa highly sought after Chilternsvillage. The Farmhouse is a nowa truly outstanding family homewhich has been sympatheticallyrenovated over recent years toprovide well planned, flexibleaccommodation over twofloors. Whilst the currentowners have decorated andupgraded to a high standard,the house retains many of theoriginal architectural features

10 to 12 and gives access to thespacious, dry cellar. TheKitchen/Breakfast Room hasbeen well appointed by thecurrent owners with a range ofpainted wooden floor unitsunder a granite worktop with afitted Gaggenau oven, four ringceramic hob, double stainlesssteel sink, dishwasher and twolow level fridge/fridge freezers.Further accommodation isprovided by a Sitting Room withan original open fire, Study, largeGames Room and a Workshop.The first floor accommodation

comprises five bedrooms, threebathrooms and a linen room.The principal suite enjoys adouble aspect over the formalgardens and benefits from adressing area and two bath/shower rooms. For flexibility,one of these bathrooms is Jackand Jill to a guest bedroom.Bedroom three enjoys a doubleaspect with a lovely feature of a bath set into the bay windowoverlooking the rear gardens.Bedrooms four and five areserviced by the family Bathroom.

ATTACHED COTTAGE: Thisprovides additional flexibleaccommodation which caneither be used as a totallyseparate unit or can be accessedfrom the main house. It has itsown private entrances from thefront courtyard and from thepaddock and has twoReception Rooms [one withinglenook fireplace], Bathroomand two good size Bedroomswhich overlook the paddock.

SITUATION: Ley Hill is aChilterns village with excellent

amenities including two pub/restaurants, a Village Hall withnumerous activities, Churchand Chapel and a nearly villagestore. The beautiful Commonaccommodates a nine hole golfcourse and a cricket club andthe whole area is part of theChilterns Green Belt withextensive footpaths andbridleways which criss crossthe area providing unspoiltviews, walks and rides. Localschooling options areexceptional. Both the highlyrated Dr Challoner’s single sex

grammar schools are in thecatchment area and the Ley HillPrimary School is 100yds fromthe house. Berkhamsted offersa wide range of privateeducation. Within easy reach isa wide variety of shoppingfacilities in Amersham,Berkhamsted and Chesham.Access to all the main travelroutes is quick and easy: M25 atJ18 is 5.6 miles and both theM40 and M1 can be reached inaround 20/25 minutes.Heathrow Airport can be lessthan 40 minutes away and

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Cherry Tree FarmLey Hill, Nr. Chesham, Buckinghamshire

For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. It should not beassumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs and no assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given asa guide only and are not precise. Room sizes are approximate and rounded; they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets andfurnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds, furniture, lighting, kitchen equipment and garden statuary, whether fitted or not, are deemed to be removable by the Vendor unlessspecifically itemised within these particulars. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other consents and where any reference is made to planning permissions orpotential uses such information is given in good faith.

London can be reached in justover 30 minutes from eitherChalfont & Latimer orBerkhamsted. The MetropolitanLine provides direct access allthe way to Aldgate in the City.

GARDEN & GROUNDS:Entering through a timber cladbarn, Cherry Tree Farm is wellset back and screened from theroad. The house is approachedover a sweeping driveway withample parking provided by thetimber clad barns of crookconstruction.

Surrounded on all sides by itsown gardens and grounds, thelandscaping has beenmeticulously planned toprovide superb gardens whichare a fantastic feature of thisproperty. With brick pathsleading you through thegrounds, the formal gardenshave been mainly laid to lawn,with a wide array of treesincluding beech, silver birch,cob nut, willow and walnut.Two brick paved terracesprovide excellent opportunitiesfor dining and entertaining andare edged by herbaceous andshrub borders. The tennis court

is well screened from the formalgardens by a holly hedge. Onthe north side of the property isan orchard, vegetable gardenand large fruit cage. Theproperty also benefits from twopaddocks which are 1.28 acresand 0.33 acres respectively, thelatter having its own entranceto the main road via a five bargate providing separate accessfor the cottage. The paddocksare ideal for purchasers withequestrian interests.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chiltern District Council –01494 729000. Latimer and Ley Hill Parish Council – 01494 776882

POST CODE: HP5 3QR

SERVICES: Gas fired centralheating, mains electricity,water and drainage.

DIRECTIONS: Leave the M25 at Junction 18

and at the traffic lights take theexit onto the A404 headingtowards Amersham. Afterapproximately 2.5 miles, turnright into Stoney Lane. Continuealong the road through thevillage of Latimer as the roadbecomes Flaunden Bottom andtake the first turn on the left onto Horse Hill. Continue up thehill to the Common, passing theGolf Club and the CricketGround. At the three wayjunction, bear left and Cherry

Tree Farm is the first propertyon the right hand side.

VIEWING: By appointment with the agents. Prior tomaking an appointment toview, Hamptons stronglyrecommend you discuss anyparticular points which arelikely to affect your interest inthe property with a member ofHamptons staff who has seenthe property in order that youdo not make a wasted journey.