Clapgate

Askett, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9LT

Guide Price

£550,000

Property Highlights

Early 18th century detached cottage
Three bedrooms, two bath or shower rooms
Three reception rooms
Kitchen/breakfast room
Inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove, exposed beams
Private garden with al fresco dining space
Block paved off street parking
Approx. 10 minutes’ walk from Monks Risborough railway station

Property description

A refurbished 18th century three bedroom detached cottage with al fresco dining space, situated approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Monks Risborough railway station.

Clapgate dates back to 1702 and is Grade II listed. It is situated in a conservation area with a network of footpaths surrounding the village of Askett. Over the years the cottage has been extended and the current owners have refurbished the property to create a blend of original period features and modern living accommodation. There is gated off street parking and a private, enclosed front garden. The property is for sale with no upper chain.

Internal Highlights

The kitchen/breakfast room has a stable door entrance, integrated appliances, recessed LED lighting and a tiled floor. The two reception rooms and the study have windows to the front and exposed beams, with the sitting room also having an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. The dual aspect master bedroom has a built-in dressing table and a three piece en suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms and a three piece bathroom.

External Highlights

Clapgate is approached via a five bar timber gate and a block paved driveway with space for parking. The landscaped garden is laid to lawn and has flower beds and a pergola with a trailing wisteria plant and a seating area below which provides a private space for al fresco dining. There is a path to the entrance porch, a storage shed, and a further path leading around the house for maintenance purposes. The garden is bounded by a retaining wall.

Situation

The cottage is in catchment for Monks Risborough School and is within 1 minutes' walk of The Three Crowns pub. Princes Risborough High Street (1.5 miles) has a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets. There is also a tennis and bowls club, a golf club and schooling for all ages including private schooling at Griffin House School, Little Kimble.

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