Howards Thicket, Gerrards Cross, SL9

This elegant family home set within the highly popular Dukes Wood Estate offers spacious and sociable accommodation approaching 5000 sq ft over 3 floors. The property is nestled within beautiful grounds with a carriage driveway to the front and private enclosed garden to the rear. Inside, a generously sized reception hall gives a wonderful first impression. To the right, the formal sitting room enjoys a light-filled dual aspect and features a carved marble fireplace with open grate and hearth. To the right, glazed doors lead through to the well-proportioned dining room and into the kitchen with a comprehensively refurbished range of Shaker style wall and base units complemented by integrated appliances. Quality porcelain tiling is laid to the floor which leads through double doors to the study with a wonderful carved wood fireplace surround. To the rear, the 24ft family room is a standout feature and opens into both the conservatories and reading area. Also on ground floor level is a garage which can be directly accessed from the kitchen. On first-floor level, the spacious landing leads to five double bedrooms with built-in storage, including a 23ft main suite with generous double wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom including a white suite with freestanding roll-top bath. A contemporary bathroom serves four of the bedrooms. On the second floor the spacious semi galleried landing lends itself to a sitting room area with double doors into a large double bedroom with feature dormer windows, enjoying commanding views over the front and rear gardens and a double doorway leads to a stylish en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and sauna. The property is approached via a wide frontage with sweeping carriage style, shingled driveway alongside a semi-circular lawn and planted borders providing interest and colour. To the left, there is access to the garage along with pedestrian access to the rear garden. The main garden has been largely laid to lawn with boundaries enclosed by panel fencing,trees, shrubs and bushes. To the rear of the garden there is a large timber 24ft summerhouse. A large patio directly to the rear of the house provides the ideal al-fresco entertaining space. Howards Thicket is set within the popular Dukes Wood Estate to the south of the town of Gerrards Cross, a popular village with excellent amenities including popular chain supermarkets and independent retailers, post office and library, an Everyman cinema along with a wide range of restaurants, cafes and pubs, There are several parks and commons in and around the area, with a good choice of walking and cycling trails. Ideal for the commuter, the motorway network can be accessed at Junction 1 M40 (Denham) or Junction 2 M40 (Beaconsfield), providing fast links to the M25, M1, M4 and Heathrow airport. Gerrards Cross station provides fast commuter links to Central London via Marylebone. The area is renowned for its excellent grammar schooling (selective) with good state schooling including The Gerrards Cross CofE School and The Chalfonts Community College. There is also a good selection of noted independent schools including Gayhurst, St. Mary's, Thorpe House and Maltmans Green.