Boss Lane House is a wonderful brick and flint Grade II listed house, believed to date back to the 17th century set in a no-through country lane surrounded by countryside. During World War II it was used as a cabinet war office and frequented by Winston Churchill. Boss House is constructed with a blend of flint, brick, timber and Denner stone and retains many period features including inglenook fireplaces, decorative oak panelling, oak casement windows and oak flooring.

The original oak front door opens into a flagstone tiled entrance lobby and through to the reception hall which retains the original staircase. The hall is heavily beamed with an inglenook fireplace with wood burner, oak flooring and a cloakroom. The drawing/dining room is impressive with decorative oak and elm panelling and two fine fireplaces, one Jacobean and the other from later years. French doors open from a box bay window on to the terrace and garden. Leading from the drawing room is the family/sitting room with original herringbone flooring and a brick and tiled fireplace with a Yeoman wood burning stove. Box bay oak-framed French doors open to the rear terrace. The light and contemporary kitchen/breakfast room is the perfect space for family life, flooded with natural light from the orangery roof. The bespoke ‘Tom Howley' kitchen features a comprehensive range of painted oak units complemented by granite worktops with Miele integrated appliances. A central island incorporates further storage and a breakfast bar. There is underfloor heating with stone flooring by ‘Martin Moore'. In addition is an enclosed utility area with space for appliances and a wonderful walk in larder. French doors open on to the side terrace and there is access to the sitting room. The breakfast area is spacious with ceiling beams and plenty of room for a table. The study, off the entrance lobby has an inglenook fireplace with an oak mantel. Stairs from the reception hall lead to the first floor landing which is spacious with bespoke shelving and lovely views to the front. Steps up to an inner hallway lead to the principal bedroom which is dual aspect. There are three further bedrooms on this floor. A well-appointed family bathroom with a free standing roll top bath and a decoratively tiled floor completes the accommodation.

The gardens are stunning and a real feature of the property with views over the Hughenden Valley. stone pathways and steps lead to the tiered formal gardens including; a rose garden, Italian Garden, Orchard and Knot Garden. There are areas of lawn, flanked by well stocked flowerbeds and borders, ancient yew topiaries, ponds and seating areas to relax and take in the views across the valley. A terrace area wraps around the house to the rear and sides. There are sheds, a well house and a summerhouse. Walled and hedged boundaries with mature trees provide privacy and seclusion. Opposite the property is a large garage building and an additional garden area, gated and mainly laid to lawn with mature trees.

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