Shardeloes

A two bedroom penthouse apartment set within a magnificent Georgian mansion commanding spectacular views and standing in formal grounds and parkland of about 50 acres on the rural fringe of Amersham Old Town overlooking the valley of the River Misbourne.

On the third floor of this converted Grade I listed building, accessed via a superb communal entrance hall with high decorative ceilings and fireplace by Robert Adam, communal staircases and landings, the accommodation comprises a generous double aspect sitting/dining room, a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms, a bathroom, a utility room and an eaves storage room. Outside are about 50 acres (20ha) of communal grounds consisting of formal gardens, parkland, woodland, paddocks and parking areas with a single garage in a separate garage block to the rear.

Shardeloes is a quintessential Grade I listed building of special architectural and historic interest set in around 50 acres of parkland grounds overlooking a lake and Misbourne valley on the edge of Amersham Old Town. The present mansion was once the ancestral home of the Tyrwhitt-Drake family. The Lord of the Manor, William Drake, had the house built between 1758 and 1766, mainly designed by Stiff Leadbetter from Eton who was among a group of architects responding to changing fashion within Country Houses. Wanting the latest dÈcor Drake engaged the rising architect Robert Adam to complete much of the decoration and plasterwork. Further interior work was carried out by James Wyatt from 1773. The house was finally built of stuccoed brick, one and a half storeys high, with a top balustrade and a grand pedimented portico of stone, with Corinthian columns and pilasters in the "Palladian" style.

Subsequently, the house and its adjoining stable block were beautifully and sympathetically restored and converted into apartments and houses in the 1970s, with all owners sharing the freehold. The Estate is Listed Grade I.

Set in the Chilterns, a picturesque and protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Amersham is a vibrant town which offers a superb balance between commuter convenience (the Metropolitan and Chiltern lines offering prompt service to Central London are located about 2.5 miles from the property) and easy access to the surrounding countryside. Historic Old Amersham, set in the valley of the River Misbourne, with a 13th century parish church of St. Mary, characterful old public houses, coaching inns, restaurants and boutique shops and Amersham-on-the-Hill, which grew with the advent of the railway station in the early part of the 20th century which now contains the main shopping area with supermarkets, food halls, restaurants, bars, leisure and sporting facilities.

Agents Note: The property owns a 1/24th share of the Freehold.

This home includes:

• 01 - Sitting/Dining Room

7.87m x 4.73m (37.2 sqm) - 25' 9" x 15' 6" (400 sqft)

Double aspect windows, storage cupboard

• 02 - Bedroom 2

2.71m x 5.05m (13.7 sqm) - 8' 10" x 16' 7" (147 sqft)

Skylight window, door to:

• 03 - Utility Room

2.31m x 1.98m (4.5 sqm) - 7' 6" x 6' 5" (49 sqft)

door to:

• 04 - Store

2.96m x 2.04m (6 sqm) - 9' 8" x 6' 8" (64 sqft)

• 05 - Kitchen / Breakfast Room

5.49m x 4.13m (22.7 sqm) - 18' x 13' 6" (244 sqft)

Range of fitted base, wall and cabinet units housing integrated appliances, island unit, double aspect windows

• 06 - Inner Hall

2.54m x 1.66m (4.2 sqm) - 8' 4" x 5' 5" (45 sqft)

Storage cupboard with sliding doors

• 07 - Bathroom

2.7m x 2.36m (6.3 sqm) - 8' 10" x 7' 8" (68 sqft)

White suite of panel bath with shower over, low level WC and pedestal wash basin, linen cupboard and window

• 08 - Master Bedroom

5.86m x 5.79m (33.9 sqm) - 19' 2" x 18' 11" (365 sqft)

Double aspect windows, built-in wardrobe cupboard, emergency exit.

• 09 - Single Garage

5.63m x 2.59m (14.5 sqm) - 18' 5" x 8' 5" (156 sqft)

In separate garage block
Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:

• Two Bedroom Conversion Apartment

Penthouse on the top floor

• Set in a Magnificent Georgian Mansion

Grade I listed

• 50 Acres of Communal Grounds

Formal Gardens, Parkland, Paddock and Woodlands

• Garage in Separate Block

With Residents & Visitors Parking Areas

• Superb Rural Setting

Commanding Panoramic Views

• Council Tax:

Band E

• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating:

Band D (55-68)

Call EweMove in Amersham on 01494 292359 or book online at www.ewemove.com/Amersham to arrange a viewing appointment.