North Dean House

Offered to the market for the first time in 39 years and available with NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Spirits rise as one proceeds through the gated entrance and along the sweeping part-cobbled drive, catching sight of North Dean House. Set in parkland and bordered by fields and a spinney to the east, this property was originally built as a farm house and today represents a spacious family home retaining a wealth of original features such as exposed beams and rafters; Dutch tiled fireplaces, deep casement windows and sash windows.
The principal reception room feels almost baronial in style. It is largely oak-panelled and overlooked by the minstrels’ gallery above. The sitting room with a carved oak door frame and open fire place leads to the triple aspect, 48 ft drawing room which features a huge bay window overlooking the gardens to the front. This is matched by the ballroom on the lower ground floor which is the same size and has a fabulous herringbone parquet floor. The oldest part of the house comprises of the breakfast room and dual aspect dining room. Rising to the first floor, there are five-six bedrooms including the principal suite. The bedroom has a large bay window with sash windows almost to the floor, filling the room with morning light. Adjacent to this lies the dressing room and bathroom. The remaining four bedrooms are served by the two family bathrooms.
Outside

The grounds are a joy to behold. The drive, culminating in circular carriage forecourt, is bordered by large areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees including copper beech, pine and lime. A combination of iron park fencing, trees and an attractive red brick wall enclose the property. To the east, meadow land rises up towards the spinney offering a beautifully pleasing and far-reaching view. There is an annexe/pool house near the swimming pool and this comprises a garden room, kitchen and shower room. Outbuildings include two double garages, a greenhouse and storage.

Situation

Steeped in history, North Dean House was owned by Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree in the 1930s. He and his father, Joseph Rowntree, are remembered through the philanthropic trusts they established including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Today, North Dean is a peaceful hamlet in a conservation area not far from Great Missenden (5.9 miles distant) and Princes Risborough (5.4 miles distant) which provide a comprehensive range of shops and restaurants. The nearby villages of Bryant’s Bottom, Speen and Great Hampden offer a selection of pubs and there are numerous public footpaths in the area.
Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice of state and private schooling. Highly regarded grammar schools in High Wycombe include The Royal Grammar School for boys and The High School for girls whilst private education is provided by Wycombe Abbey, Stowe and Pipers Corner (Great Kingshill) for girls.
There are excellent connections to London Marylebone from Great Missenden and Princes Risborough (both approximately 40 minutes, fast train) with High Wycombe (4.4 miles distant) offering a service in approximately 30 minutes.

Additional Information

Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council. Council Tax Band: H Services: Electricity, oil-fired central heating, mains water, two wells and drainage. Please note that the property is linked to The Dower House which was formally the kitchens and staff quarters for North Dean House and has been beautifully refurbished.

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Great Missenden