Former headmistresses’ house in Lane End listed for £1.75

Withurst in Church Road, Lane End, near High Wycombe dates from the 1930s.

The five-bedroom property has been a much-loved family home for many years and the owners have made several improvements, including two loft conversions, installing a new open plan kitchen/dining room, three bathrooms, three-bay oak carport and garage.

The modern additions are complemented by original features including decorative brick fireplaces and picture rails.

Three reception rooms at the back of the house all overlook the garden, while there is also a study, utility room and ground floor shower room.

The principal bedroom features a dressing room/study and en suite with bath/shower room, while the four other bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors, including three with bath/shower rooms.

The property also benefits from UPVC wood effect double glazing with stained-glass detail.

The gardens meanwhile have been attractively landscaped and feature many varieties of well-established trees and shrubs.

A large terrace spans the back of the house, with ample space for entertaining, overlooking a large lawn and timber summerhouse.

Alex Reid, associate director in the residential sales team at Savills in Marlow, which is selling the property, said: “Tucked away behind mature hedges and a gated entrance, Withurst is a fine example of a 1930s character home.

“Originally built as the local headmistress' house, it sits in a prime position in the heart of the village, close to shops, restaurants and services, yet with a distinctly rural feel. There are sweeping views over the surrounding countryside and a wonderfully large and mature garden which makes the property feel very secluded.

“It’s ideal for families, with masses of space for special occasions, as well as plenty of parking. There’s also a wealth of untapped potential with huge scope to modernise or develop further subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.”

Alex said the village of Lane End was especially popular with buyers.

“There are a range of amenities including a village store, pharmacy, veterinary surgery, restaurants, pubs and a café, as well as the popular Lacey's Farm Shop,” he said.

“Outdoor pursuits are numerous and there are a variety of walks across the surrounding Chiltern countryside. Marlow and Henley-on-Thames are within easy reach, as is High Wycombe for rail connections to London Marylebone, while the area is also well served for schools, with Buckinghamshire state and grammar schools highly sought-after.”

For more details visit Savills.com or call Savills Marlow on 01628 499903.