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About
Situated within a short walk of both The Downley School and Downley Common, this substantial and highly versatile five-bedroom end-of-terrace townhouse has been lovingly owned by the current family for approximately 50 years.
Offering flexible accommodation over three floors, the property is perfectly suited to growing families, multi-generational living, or those seeking an investment opportunity.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, two well-proportioned bedrooms, a WC, and a utility room complete with a shower cubicle.
This level offers excellent potential to be converted into a self-contained annexe for an elderly relative or independent family member.
Alternatively, subject to any necessary consents, the versatile layout lends itself to a potential House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) or rental investment.
On the first floor, you'll find a bright and spacious living and dining room with access to a balcony, together with a separate fitted kitchen.
The second floor offers two further double bedrooms and a single bedroom, served by a family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a low-maintenance rear garden, while to the front there is driveway parking for multiple vehicles and a larger-than-average garage, providing excellent storage and additional parking.
Grays Lane enjoys an enviable position just a short stroll from the ever-popular Downley Common, offering beautiful open green spaces and woodland walks.
Downley is one of High Wycombe's most desirable villages, renowned for its strong sense of community, highly regarded schools, village shop, café, and public house.
High Wycombe town centre is only a short drive away, providing the Eden Shopping Centre, a wide range of restaurants and leisure facilities, together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Marylebone.
Tinkers Wood, Hughenden Park, and the surrounding Chiltern countryside are also within easy reach, making this an ideal location for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Offering exceptional flexibility, generous accommodation, and exciting potential to adapt to a variety of lifestyles, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home that has been cherished for half a century and is ready for its next chapter.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, versatility, and superb location this unique home has to offer.
Tenure: Freehold The property offers a potential rental income of £1,200 pcm. Council Tax band D. EPC band C.
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Please also note that we shall require proof of funds before we instruct the sale, together with your instructed solicitors.
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. JHW260539/1
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