For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Howards Thicket, Gerrards Cross, SL9£1,650,000

A five-bedroom family home set in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Positioned within the quiet residential area of Gerrards Cross, the property lives up to its favourable moniker as it is shrouded in mature trees, along with dense evergreen hedging running along its boundaries, which establishes an immediate sense of privacy. A lengthy gravel driveway ensures the property is set well back from the road and is neatly framed on either side by a striped grass lawn. Enough parking space for several vehicles is provided at the front of the property, with the additional option of parking within the garage. The property’s Tudoresque stature provides a quaint first impression of the detached family home, and is perfectly in keeping with the area’s draw for property hunters, who are in search of a location, and indeed an area suited to family life. Gerrards Cross and the esteemed properties positioned along Howards Thicket are an ideal match for this criteria. Entering through the exterior porchway leads into the entrance hall of the home. An immediate bright and spacious feel is established with crisp white decor and a contemporary wooden floor. Offering a warm welcome to residents and guests alike, the initial entrance space is complimented by a guest WC. The space connects with several, well-proportioned rooms on the ground floor including a large kitchen, reception room, family room, study and a utility room complete with a downstairs bathroom. As the hub of the home, a sense of open plan living has been established in the kitchen, which features built-in wooden cabinetry and a kitchen island. An intuitive skylight enhances the amount of natural light in the room, and a set of French doors leads straight out into the outdoor entertaining area. The generous proportions of the room lend themselves well to any configurations, or indeed decor directions the new owners may favour, with plenty of opportunity for cooking, dining and entertaining. Heading up to the first floor of the property where five bedrooms along with a family bathroom can be found. The principal bedroom contains a separate dressing area along with an ensuite bathroom, offering the potential to add a touch of decadence to the space in line with modern design standards. Elsewhere on the first floor, there is an additional large bedroom and three smaller bedrooms which could also be repurposed as home working or entertainment spaces. Almost half an acre of sprawling land can be found within the exterior grounds of the property. Alongside a grass lawn, the space boasts an outdoor swimming pool, along with a wooden-clad pool house, which features two living rooms and a bathroom. The pool house also offers flexibility to be used as a self-contained guest facility or to be transformed into a remote office space. In summary, this Howards Thicket property offers an abundance of potential for anyone looking to secure a quality, well-built family home in Gerrards Cross. With a general layout, and standard of build that has been well thought out, the internal decor direction is certainly flexible, allowing the new owners to put their stamp on the home. In addition, the sizable plot of land lends itself well to any further developments or extensions the new owners may wish to make. Property hunters seeking a sizable family home within a short commute of London are highly encouraged to arrange a viewing of this Howards Thicket property at their earliest convenience. Location Conveniently positioned in between London and Oxford, Gerrards Cross is a popular location for those searching for a slice of rural life while remaining in close reach of the city. In addition, the larger properties, including outside space that accompany properties here, are hugely appealing to families in particular. There are a number of educational facilities in the area, including The Gerrards Cross CofE School and Fulmer Infant School, which have been both rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. A plethora of shops, restaurants, bars and upscale boutiques can be found within the town centre. On the outskirts of Gerrards Cross, there is abundant access to green spaces in the form of nearby Colne Valley Regional Park and Chiltern Hills AONB. Plenty of tourist attractions can also be found within a short drive of the property, including Pinewood Studios, Windsor Castle and Bekonscot Model Village & Railway. Transport The property is located within a 15-minute drive of both the M25 and the M40, offering excellent connectivity across Greater London, Oxford and the wider South East regions. Gerrards Cross Train Station is 1.6 miles from the property. The station is operated by Chiltern Railways and offers frequent direct services to London Marylebone (21 mins), High Wycombe (12 mins), Aylesbury (41 mins), Oxford (56 mins) and Banbury (67 mins). Ickenham Underground Station (Zone 6) lies on both the Metropolitan Line and Piccadilly Line is within a 15-minute drive of the property. For international travel, Heathrow Airport is a 25-minute drive away.