6 bedroom detached house for sale

Whinbury is a beautifully maintained and enhanced detached home, ideally located on one of Beaconsfield’s most prestigious private roads. Built in 1958 and known locally as "The Big House" this six-bedroom residence has a notable history as the former home of Lady Felicity Harwood, daughter of post-war Prime Minister Clement Attlee. A welcoming covered porch grants entry to the home, opening into a spacious entrance hall that sets a sense of scale and style for the rest of the property. At the rear of the home lies the impressive open-plan hub, featuring a contemporary kitchen with sleek handleless cabinetry, a large central island, and high-end integrated appliances. This expansive space is flooded with natural light from a large overhead skylight and bi-fold doors that transition seamlessly to the terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen is a comfortable family and dining area, perfectly designed for modern life. For more formal occasions, the triple-aspect drawing room offers an atmosphere of refined elegance. The centerpiece of this room is a magnificent stone fireplace, uniquely sourced from Killyleagh Castle in County Down, complemented by bi-fold doors that invite the garden in. The ground floor is completed by a private front-facing sitting room, a practical utility room, laundry room, a dedicated boot room, a guest cloakroom, and access to the integrated garage. The first floor features a generous principal sanctuary with a private dressing area and en-suite bathroom, alongside a secondary guest suite and three further bedrooms served by a modern family bathroom. The second floor consists of a versatile loft conversion added during the 2015-2016 works. This expansive area offers a flexible footprint, serving equally well as a sixth bedroom, cinema room, or substantial playroom with elevated views over the surrounding greenery. Gardens and Grounds The private grounds are a particular feature, meticulously landscaped and richly stocked with ornamental planting, including magnolia, wisteria, and jasmine, to provide year-round interest. For alfresco living, a hardwood rear deck and a secondary large timber deck (built on steel reinforced concrete) are both fully serviced with light and power. Security is comprehensive, featuring a BEHSS alarm system and Ring cameras covering all elevations. The garden further benefits from high-specification outbuildings, including a converted stable now used as a fully functional gym and a solid oak shed with an integrated wood store, both built on dwarf brick walls and steel reinforced concrete bases. A separate storage shed completes the grounds, while a pea shingle driveway to the front provides ample off-street parking. Location Hogback Wood Road is one of the popular roads in Beaconsfield due to it's central yet quiet location equidistant to both the Old and New Towns. It is only 0.6 of a mile from Beaconsfield High Street, with it's excellent range of shopping facilities, coffee shops and restaurants and Beaconsfield Old Town which is 1.7 miles away has a further selection of popular venues, public houses and bars. For commuters, there is a fast track train line within close proximity, giving swift access to London Marylebone in under 30 minutes. The M40 is within 3.2 miles, giving access to the M25 and M4, with Heathrow close by. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its excellent choice of state and independent schools, including leading grammar schools, such as Beaconsfield High for Girls, Dr Challoner’s Boys Grammar School, Dr Challoner’s High School for Girls and The Royal Grammar School, as well as top private schools including Wycombe Abbey, The Royal Masonic, Berkhamsted School, Harrow, Merchant Taylors and Eton. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council Tax Band: G Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council EPC Rating: C