A beautifully appointed four-bedroom character cottage in a wonderfully private setting within a highly desirable Chilterns hamlet.
Lodge Farm Cottage is nestled along a private, no-through lane within the highly desirable hamlet of Maidensgrove, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
The semi-detached Grade II-listed property was built in the early 1800s and has been fantastically well preserved, with many original features including exposed chamfered beams and joins in almost all of the rooms, a vast brick fireplace and solid wood doors.
Until the 20th century, the cottage is believed to have been home to chair-bodgers', craftsmen who created the area's iconic Windsor chairs using local beechwood. The house has been sympathetically extended and modernised to a high standard throughout, complementing the character of the home with heritage colours and materials.
The garden room is a particular highlight, with three walls of windows providing a wonderfully light and airy space to sit and enjoy views of the gardens on three sides, whatever the weather. The additional reception rooms are arranged to take full advantage of the surrounding views, with windows on both sides providing a dual aspect.
There is plenty of space for entertaining, and the kitchen is well equipped with an AGA, ample cabinetry and premium appliances. The spaces flow one into another, with an elegant feel throughout. The kitchen/dining room opens to a snug, which is open to the sitting room leading to a study.
The family room and garden room are both open plan. Two separate staircases lead to the first floor: two bedrooms and a shower room are situated above the kitchen, while the additional two bedrooms are situated together including a principal suite with its own shower room, a further good-size double and a family bathroom.
Outside
The property is accessed from the lane via double electric gates which open to a large gravel drive with a central flowerbed and water feature.
A detached car port provides covered parking and a first-floor space currently used as home office, which could offer a variety of uses e.g. cinema room, gym etc. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and mostly laid to lawn, enclosed by mature trees and hedges and backing onto open grassland on one side.
Tucked behind the house there is a paved terrace under a pergola, which can be accessed from the kitchen and therefore provides an ideal additional space for entertaining. There's a separate terrace alongside the southern edge of the house overlooking an area of lawn.
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An absolutely stunning cottage with the most picturesque views.
Stephen Christie-MillerProperty agent