Property description
Beautiful arts and crafts house with commanding views over the Chilterns with gardens, tennis court and heated outdoor swimming pool
Description
A substantial and impressive period house with commanding views and excellent family accommodation in a private and peaceful location. Situated in the heart of the Chilterns, the property is located at the end of a private road, in an elevated position with wonderful panoramic views over its own grounds and the Hughenden Valley.
Having access to bridleways and footpaths leading into the surrounding woodland, there is best mix of rural tranquility but being conveniently located within commuting distance from London, Oxford and the Thames Valley.
Designed and built for his own occupation by the famous artist and sculptor Robert Colton, R.A., the house has been extended over the years and now offers excellent accommodation.
The principal reception rooms are situated off the main hall, with views over the grounds. The kitchen/breakfast/family room provides the perfect space for families and entertaining.
The bedroom accommodation is laid over the first and second floors. A generous principle bedroom with en suite bathroom is further benefitted by a private balcony and uninterrupted views over the grounds. Another three bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom, are on the first floor, with a fifth bedroom and bathroom on the second floor.
The annex provides a further sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
Sitting well within its own extensive grounds, which total approximately 22.32 acres. There are several terraced areas outside the house which are ideal for entertaining or dining and there is a tennis court as well as a swimming pool.
The garden has mature herbaceous borders and is mainly laid to lawn.
Please note that the open fronted barn, wood store, tool shed/workshop and fields are excluded from the tenancy. In addition, the landlord is required to undertake a bat survey at some point during the summer. Please speak to the office for more details.
Location
Situated in the heart of the Chilterns, the property is located at the end of a private road, in an elevated position with wonderful panoramic views over its own grounds and the Hughenden Valley.
The surrounding Chilterns countryside is accessible via bridleways and footpaths leading into the woodland.
Conveniently located within commuting distance from London, Oxford and the Thames Valley. The M40 J4 is approximately 6 miles away.
Mainline railway stations give access to London Marylebone from Great Missenden (35 mins), Amersham (30 mins) and High Wycombe (24 mins).
The nearby villages of Great Hampden, Bryants Bottom and Hughenden all offer well regarded public houses, and sporting amenities including cricket clubs. The larger centre of High Wycombe is just 5.5 miles away, offering an extensive range of shopping, large supermarkets and smaller boutiques within the recently opened and very well regarded Eden Centre. High Wycombe also benefits from a small theatre and two multi-screen cinema complexes.
The market town of Amersham is well served with shops and banks, and the nearby Old Town has a plethora of boutique shops, quaint pubs and highly rated restaurants. Both towns benefit from great transport links to London. From Amersham on The Hill a mainline railway station gives access to Marylebone as well as the Metropolitan line giving access to the tube network.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its high standard of education, with the area being served by a good number of state and independent schools catering for boys and girls of all ages, including Wycombe Abbey, Godstowe Prep, Pipers, The Royal Grammar School, The Beacon and Wycombe High.
Square Footage: 7,718 sq ft
Additional Info
Holding Deposit : £3,346.15 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £20,076.92 ( 6 weeks )
Rent must be paid monthly in advance
Key features
6 Bedrooms
8 Bathrooms
Character Property - Equestrian Facility
Unfurnished
More features
Kitchen / Dining / Family Room | 4 reception rooms | 5 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | One bedroom annexe | Garden | Swimming Pool | Tennis Court | 4 Stables & Manège | EPC Rating = D
More details
- Property type
- Character Property - Equestrian Facility
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £14500
- Weekly price
- £3346
- Available from
- 02/09/2026
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 8
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Denner Hill, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16, Great Missenden.