1 bedroom flat for sale

Elmhurst, a former Manor House, originally dates around the turn of the 17th Century, with additions during both the Georgian and Victorian eras. Nestled in the heart of historic Great Missenden, the building now represents an imposing and beautiful period property with stunning Georgian elevations. Flat 3, is an exquisite apartment on the ground floor, to the rear of the house, enjoying private terraces from the bedroom and living area, a private courtyard cottage garden and wonderful views over the communal grounds.

When accessed from the high street, there is an initial Victorian, arched Cupola, leading to a large and welcoming communal reception hall, with a feature staircase believed to be Jacobean and access to a large communal cellar. The apartment is then accessed via it's own entrance hall leading to corridor providing access to the accommodation. Initially, there is the bathroom, beautifully designed to reflect the age of the property with large bath, wc, vanity hand wash basin and black and white diamond patterned tiling.

The impressive double bedroom is flooded with natural light via large shuttered sash window and french doors leading onto a terrace and communal grounds. The wonderful high ceilings give the space a feeling of grandeur as does the feature, fret work, fireplace with stone surround. To the left of the main living area is a well equipped 'Country' galley kitchen with butler sink and utility room.

The main, sumptuous living area boats a wealth a character features with the grounds and gardens framed within huge, floor to ceiling sash windows, french doors and a bay window with window seat. Measuring over 32' x 19', this versatile space has ample room for separate seating areas for both living and dining with plenty of space for home working. The room has parquet flooring running throughout and four beautiful, classical Georgian plaster pillars. The focal point at one end is an ornate, carved oak fireplace with chess board tiled hearth and modern log burner. To the rear is a bay window with three full height sash windows and window seat for enjoying the grounds and garden. Two further floor to ceiling sash windows and double french doors open to raised private terrace offering a secluded, tranquil area for enjoying the grounds.

The current owner has created a wonderful geometric courtyard garden bordered by mature hedging, stunning planting and lions head water feature. The large communal grounds are designed to be used. With beautiful mature tree specimens, large expanses of lawn and walled planting areas. There is a gated residents parking area, garage in a separate block and garden storeroom.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Share of Freehold97 years remaining on the leaseService Charge ~ £4,500 pa Council Tax Band D

SCHOOL CATCHMENT 2025/6
Primary - Great Missenden CofE Combined School Boys' Grammar - Dr Challoner's Girls' Grammar - Dr Challoner's High School Mixed - Chesham Grammar Upper School/All ability - The Misbourne School (We recommend you check accuracy and availability at the individual schools)

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Leasehold