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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · HP7 0QJ
Sold STCReduced £50k (−3.8%) on 8 OctListed 195 days
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About
Positioned along the ever-popular School Lane, one of Penn Street’s most sought-after addresses, The Rickyard is an exceptional and versatile family home offering generous accommodation, stunning countryside views, and an enviable lifestyle in the heart of the Chiltern Hills.
This charming home immediately captures the essence of village living, with its warm community feel and direct access to an abundance of picturesque walking routes right on the doorstep-perfect for those seeking both tranquillity and connection.
The property is thoughtfully arranged over three floors, offering both space and flexibility for modern family life.
The ground floor opens into a welcoming reception hall, leading through to a bright dual-aspect sitting room, complete with a wood-burning stove and delightful views across the gardens.
A formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while a separate study or family room offers versatility for home working or additional living space.
At the heart of the home is a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, designed for both everyday living and social gatherings, with an adjoining conservatory that enjoys a peaceful outlook over the landscaped rear garden.
Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned double bedrooms, all arranged off a generous landing and served by a modern family bathroom.
The principal and second bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes and far-reaching countryside views, creating a truly restful environment.
The second floor adds further flexibility, with a spacious loft room ideal as a teenager’s suite, guest accommodation, or hobby space-all while enjoying the same stunning rural outlook.
Externally, the property is approached via gated access, leading to a substantial private driveway and a detached double garage, currently configured as a sizeable annex-perfect for guests, multi-generational living, or potential income.
The gardens are a particular feature of The Rickyard.
The front is enclosed by mature hedging, providing privacy and a welcoming approach, while the rear garden has been beautifully landscaped to include a generous patio area, lawn, and well-stocked borders.
Beyond this lies an enclosed paddock, offering a rare opportunity for those wishing to embrace a more rural lifestyle, with space suitable for small livestock.
A range of useful outbuildings-including a workshop, potting shed, and additional storage-complete the grounds totally over a third of an acre.
Penn Street itself is a quintessential Chiltern village, centred around a picturesque common and known for its strong sense of community.
With charming public houses, local events, and immediate access to Penn Woods and surrounding countryside, it offers a truly special place to live.
Despite its idyllic setting, the property is conveniently located for Amersham, providing excellent shopping, dining and leisure facilities, along with fast rail and Underground connections to London.
Important note to potential purchasers & tenants: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.
Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required.
Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Buyers information To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and id.
There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal.
Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
Referral fees We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of JNP. JFP260030/1
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