HousePednor (United Kingdom)

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$8,796,200

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bedrooms10 bathrooms8

Set in a peaceful rural location, surrounded by countryside with a wide choice of walks yet within
easy access to shops and transport.
The house itself boasts charm and style with an abundance of period features to include exposed
beams and fireplaces combined with modern contemporary living.
Approached via cylindrical brick pillars leading to a carriage driveway with a prominent central dovecote providing ample parking for multiple vehicles and there is a triple garage providing further secure parking.
Double oak doors lead to an entrance hall and guest cloakroom. Stepping through to a striking 65 ft Baronial banqueting hall with a Minstrel Gallery is nothing short of outstanding and provides the perfect setting for entertaining on a grand scale. The rest of the ground floor accommodation is incredibly versatile with a choice of six reception rooms, all overlooking the south facing garden and a well appointed kitchen breakfast room and utility room. A more recent addition is the 24ft gymnasium which in turn provides direct access to the 3/4 bedroom self contained Pednor Cottage offering a fabulous kitchen breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling, a utility room, sitting room, two bathrooms and a conservatory with doors leading out on to a relaxing patio area.
A graceful staircase rises to the first floor where you will find six bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms and three with dressing rooms. The principal bedroom has an additional sauna within the en suite and all the bedrooms bar one, overlooks the rear gardens.
Within the home there is a central tower with roof access where breathtaking views of the gardens and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. The cellar can be accessed via the central tower and this is where the hot air heating plant is located.
Outside, a heated swimming pool sits on the north west side of the garden, is surrounded by a seating/entertaining area and faces south. There are numerous outbuildings to include a boiler/generator house, tool room, summerhouse, pool boiler house and pool changing room. The Hartley Botanic greenhouse is over 26ft in length and is home to a mature grapevine and there are two stables and a tack room.
The south facing mature gardens are quite stunning with beautifully kept lawns, an apple orchard, a sundial garden, a woodland and a paddock. Much thought has been given to the planting of an array of flowers and shrubs to create an impressive outdoor space to enjoy all year round.
Location
Pednor is a modest hamlet in the Chiltern Hills surrounded by open countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and popular with horse riders, cyclists and walkers. Situated approximately 2 miles from the market town of Chesham with its variety of restaurants and shopping facilities and the Metropolitan Line into London. Access to the motorway network can be found at nearby Hemel Hempstead (M1), Chorleywood (M25) and Beaconsfield (M40).
The area is also recognised for its highly regarded schooling at both primary and senior level including the acclaimed Chesham Grammar School and the renowned Dr Challoners Grammar School. Independent schooling is also well catered for with Chesham Preparatory School (mixed), The Beacon School (boys) and Heatherton House (girls) locally for nursery to Year 8, whilst senior schooling can be found at Berkhamsted School (boys and girls), Royal Masonic (girls) and Pipers Corner (girls).