A ‘truly wonderful’ family home complete with outdoor swimming pool and party barn ideal for summer entertaining is on sale in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside.

The Barn House in Layters Green Lane, Chalfont St Peter, near Gerrards Cross, is on the market with a guide price of £2,950,000.

Sitting in grounds of 1.34 acres, the five-bedroom property has been improved over the years to create a perfect home for both family living and entertaining, agents said.

Approached through electric gates along a sweeping driveway, the ground floor of the house consists of three reception rooms and an impressive triple aspect open plan kitchen/diner/living room.

The custom built kitchen has an extensive range of crafted units with marble worktops and a large island alongside an electric Aga, a separate Siemens ceramic hob, an integrated double oven, microwave, larder fridge, fridge freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler within a matching bar unit. There is also underfloor heating and bi-folding doors that open onto the swimming pool area.

The principal lounge has French doors leading out to a wrap-around patio, while other

ground floor rooms are currently used as a family room and a gym/games room. On the first floor the principal bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and a glass-railed roof terrace providing views of the surrounding countryside. There are also four further bedrooms, each served by a contemporary bath/shower room together with a laundry room. The swimming pool is adjacent to the main house within a large, paved surround which includes a pool house with shower/WC and changing facilities, as well as the open-sided 'party barn'.

The property also includes a timber double garage and a separate studio, ideal as a home office or for hobbies. There is also plenty of parking.

Property agent Nick Pounce, from Savills in Amersham, said: “The Barn House enjoys a lovely rural outlook, offering a high degree of seclusion and privacy in a convenient edge of village location.

“The spacious and adaptable layout is beautifully presented, combining original character features with superb contemporary styling.

“It's a truly wonderful home, not only for a modern day family lifestyle, but also ideal for summer parties and alfresco entertaining.

“In addition, there is a further six acres of land beyond the formal gardens on the other side of a country footpath which was once an orchard that could also be available to purchase by separate negotiation.”

The Barn House is on sale through Savills in Amersham with a guide price of £2,950,000. For more details visit savills.com or call 01494 725636