Orchard Cottage, Cherry Tree Lane, Great Missenden, HP16 9LB

Set in the highly sought-after village of Lee Common, Buckinghamshire, this impressive and substantial family home offers an exceptional combination of generous accommodation, beautifully designed entertaining spaces and extensive private gardens.

The property provides a rare degree of versatility, with four bedrooms in the main house, a separate self-contained annex above the double garage, and a further versatile garden room positioned at the rear of the grounds.

Together, these spaces offer an abundance of options for family living, guests, working from home or multi-generational accommodation.

The Main House The house itself is exceptionally well suited to both family life and entertaining, with spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors.

On the ground floor are three reception areas, providing an excellent choice of formal and informal living spaces.

A particularly impressive feature is the dining room, which flows directly into the wonderful orangery, creating a fabulous open-plan space for entertaining and enjoying views across the garden.

This area, along with the kitchen, the orangery and the hallway benefit from underfloor heating.

The orangery provides a light-filled extension to the living accommodation and offers a superb setting for dining, relaxing or entertaining throughout the year.

The property benefits from an open-plan kitchen, creating a sociable heart to the home.

The kitchen flows naturally into a useful open-plan utility area, providing excellent practicality without compromising the generous living space and also a downstairs shower room.

The Upstairs The first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, with natural light flowing throughout the accommodation to create a bright and comfortable environment.

The principal bedroom benefits from a connecting door to bedroom four, offering useful flexibility and making this arrangement particularly well suited for use as a nursery or child's bedroom.

All four bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, providing practical accommodation for family living.

The Annex/Potential Fifth Bedroom Above the two car garage with electronic doors is a highly versatile annex, offering excellent independent accommodation and a wealth of potential uses.

The space includes a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with bath and shower over, a built-in wardrobe and ample room for both a bed and sofa.

The annex could also be an option as a a fifth bedroom for an au-pair, older children or visitors and has space for a further bathroom if required.

The Garden Room At the far end of the substantial garden is a further beautifully useful garden room, offering yet another flexible space away from the main house.

The room incorporates a WC with wash basin, kitchen area and dedicated desk space, while still having room for a bed, sofa and television.

This additional building considerably enhances the versatility of the property.

Garden The gardens are a major feature and provide an unusually generous amount of outdoor space, with a number of distinct areas designed for entertaining, dining and relaxation.

There are several separate al fresco dining areas, allowing different parts of the garden to be enjoyed throughout the day and according to the season.

The area outside the orangery provides a natural extension to the dining/entertaining space, while beside the garage is a superb outdoor entertaining area with a pergola and dedicated barbecue area.

A further patio area is situated outside the garden room, creating an additional private space for outdoor dining or enjoying the garden.

The overall garden is substantial and provides a wonderful combination of lawns, established planting and secluded areas, offering both space for entertaining and opportunity for children and families to enjoy the outdoors.

Location Lee Common is a picturesque and highly desirable rural community in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland and forming part of the wider Chilterns landscape.

The nearby villages and towns provide a good range of everyday amenities, with Great Missenden, Amersham, Wendover and Princes Risborough all within convenient reach.

The area is particularly well regarded for its schooling, while excellent road and rail connections provide accessibility towards London and the surrounding centres.