£1,295,000 (Guide Price) Under Offer

Property Summary

A simply fine and historic Victorian detached residence enjoying a quiet position in one of the most premier locations in Wendover. The property has lovely character features including Victorian panelled doors, coving and cornicing, many individual open fireplaces and high ceilings throughout.

This large family home offers exceptional accommodation with four generous reception rooms and a 24' x 15' extended kitchen/breakfast room. Upstairs there are four large double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Standing in generous grounds, outside there are screened private gardens enjoying a westerly aspect, as well as garaging, driveway parking and a workshop.
As the vendors sole selling agents, we are delighted to offer this rare opportunity to acquire a house of such outstanding charm and character.

The house was the birthplace of Cecilia Payne an Astrophysicist. The current vendors have agreed with the Parish council to place a blue plaque on the property to commemorate her life and work.

Property Description

Property Accommodation

On The Ground Floor

A porch to the front of the property gives cover to the entrance with the main front door leading into the welcoming reception hallway. A beautiful tiled floor runs the length of the hall, a staircase rises to the first floor landing, there is a downstairs cloakroom and doors lead to the ground floor rooms. A drawing room to the front of the property has a feature fireplace with wood burning stove, window seating and double doors through to the sitting room. The sitting room has a lovely open fireplace, windows overlooking the rear garden and double doors out to the patio. There is a study and the dining room has a beautiful Victorian fireplace and bay window to the front aspect. The rear of the property has been cleverly extended to provide a fantastic kitchen/family room with a bespoke fitted kitchen. There is a utility room and the garage is accessible from the kitchen.

On The First Floor

The spacious first floor landing has a window to the front aspect, airing cupboard and doors lead to all first floor rooms. There are four large double bedrooms and two fitted family bathrooms with access to the loft space from the main bathroom.

Outside

A driveway to the side of the property provides parking for 2/3 vehicles and leads to a garage, which has a workshop to the rear. There is a generous westerly facing rear garden with planted borders and several trees. A patio to the rear of the property gives a great seating area for dining alfresco, with a Pizza Oven, powered awning and heater.