Detached house for sale in High Wycombe HP10, 6 Bedroom

Set amidst over 4.5 acres of private grounds high on Penn Ridge, Penbury Woods is a substantial family house believed to date from the early 1900s.

Approached by a sweeping gravel driveway, the front door opens into the entrance hall, which leads on to the principal reception rooms. A well-proportioned formal drawing room lies to the left with French doors opening onto the rear terrace overlooking the garden. To the right of the hall, there is a study with bespoke fitted furniture, and there is also a dining room ideal for entertaining and with wonderful garden views. A wellappointed kitchen leads through to the breakfast room and a bright and airy hexagonal conservatory / garden room. A rear lobby area houses the utility room, a further guest cloakroom and storage.

The bedrooms are all arranged over the first floor, with an impressive master suite occupying one end of the house. The master bedroom has views over the gardens, an en suite bathroom with marble units and a spacious dressing room with bespoke fitted wardrobes. There is also access to a private balcony with beautiful garden views. There are two further bedrooms overlooking the gardens, both served by a family bath and shower room. The remaining two bedrooms share a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom.

Outside
Penbury Woods is set back behind a sweeping gravel drive accessed via electric gates. There is extensive garaging with space for 6 cars. Adjacent and partially over this is a staff / au pair flat with a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom with separate external staircase. Also of note is the impressive leisure complex with a large indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, 2 changing rooms with showers, WC, sauna and pump room. There is also a bar area and two sets of French doors opening out onto an external terrace, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

Penbury Woods benefits from exceptionally beautiful gardens and grounds. Mainly laid to lawn in a park-like setting, there are elegant York stone terraces, formal gardens, two summer houses and a par terre garden with clipped box hedging and rose borders. The garden is sheltered by mature specimen trees and shrub borders. To the rear and side of the grounds there are areas of light woodland and three ponds connected by a waterfall. External lighting throughout the gardens mean the grounds can be enjoyed both by day and by night. In all around 4.5 acres.