Fir Tree Avenue, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2

An impressive Queen Anne style detached house of elegant proportions, nestled in a generous plot approaching 1 acre along a sought-after residential road.

This beautiful family home offers extensive flexible accommodation of over 5,400sq ft including 5 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms and a beautiful indoor swimming pool. Outside, the property is accessed via a driveway with turning circle, bordered by lawns and an extensive south facing garden to the rear.

Approached via a portico, the large entrance hallway gives a wonderful first impression with galleried staircase off which are a cloakroom, handy boot/coat storage cupboard and study overlooking the front driveway. To the right, the spacious sitting room is filled with light thanks to its triple aspect, with French doors onto the terrace. A feature fireplace with open fire makes for cosy evenings whatever the weather. Adjacent, the dining room also benefits from direct access and views over the garden. The modern kitchen serves as the hub of the house, with an excellent range of wall and base units complemented by granite worktops and integrated appliances. A central island provides additional storage alongside the breakfast area with ample space to accommodate a table and sofa. Adjacent, a practical utility room also provides useful secondary access into the property.

Beyond the kitchen, a further reception room, ideal as a family/playroom, leads through to the heated swimming pool. This magnificent pool room, benefits from two sets of wide bi-fold doors opening on to the garden, and a large roof lantern. Features include an electric pool cover, underwater lighting, roman steps, and an ozone filtration system along with a further cloakroom and wet room with changing area.

An elegant sweeping staircase leads from the reception hall to the galleried first floor landing off which are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite has wonderful views out over the rear garden and includes a well fitted dressing area and modern en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath. The remainder of the bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, all have built-in wardrobes.

The property is privately located, accessed via electric gates onto a driveway leading to a triple garage and landscaped turning circle with ample parking for cars.

To the rear, the south facing garden has been immaculately maintained and is mainly laid to lawn for easy maintenance with borders of shrubs, trees and bushes adding colour and privacy. The rear paved patio, accessed from both the main reception spaces and pool area, provides the ideal spot for al-fresco entertaining.

Previous planning permission was granted for an additional 2 ensuite bedrooms on the second floor, rear Orangery and Annex adjoined to Garage adding a further 1650 sq feet to the existing house and garages of 5440 sq feet.

Vanbrugh House is nestled along a peaceful residential road in the popular village of Stoke Poges, with facilities including a primary school, doctors’ surgery, and several local shops.

The larger towns of Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield provide more comprehensive shopping and amenities along with stations with direct access to London Marylebone. To the south, Slough and Iver railway stations provide access to London via rail and Elizabeth line services.

The M40 and M4 are within easy reach, giving access to central London, Heathrow, and the remainder of the motorway network.

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling including the traditional grammar school system. There are also a good number of independent preparatory schools nearby including Godstowe, High March (for girls) Caldicott, Davenies (for boys) and Dair House (for boys and girls).