Summary - LION HOUSE MARTINSEND LANE GREAT MISSENDEN HP16 9BH
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious private plot with huge refurbishment potential near commuter links.
Approximately 1 acre private plot between Grimms Hill entrances
Five double bedrooms, three reception rooms, large internal space
Two bathrooms only — limited for five bedrooms
Needs renovation throughout; kitchen and bathrooms to modernise
Double and single garage plus large driveway
Double glazing pre-2002; cavity walls partially insulated
Mains gas boiler and radiators; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Very expensive council tax; maintenance costs likely for large plot
Set on roughly one acre within the exclusive Grimms Dyke (Liberty) Estate, this substantial five-bedroom detached house offers broad scope for a modern family to create a long-term home. The property includes three reception rooms, a utility/boot room, double and single garages and a large driveway — all arranged across generous, well-proportioned rooms totaling about 3,123 sq ft. It sits on a premier road with easy access to Great Missenden station (Marylebone services), local good schools and the Chiltern Hills countryside.
The house requires modernisation throughout: it needs renovation work to update kitchens, bathrooms and decor, and some energy-improvement measures would be beneficial — double glazing was installed before 2002 and cavity walls are only partially insulated. There are two bathrooms serving five double bedrooms, which may be a constraint for larger families. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators, and the property is freehold.
Location is a key strength: a very large private plot in a very affluent, low-flood-risk area close to reputable schools and local amenities. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent. Buyers should note the council tax band is very expensive and ongoing maintenance costs for a large plot and an older build from the 1976–82 period are likely.
This home suits buyers seeking a substantial family house with scope to refurbish or extend (subject to planning), and investors or executive buyers wanting privacy and space near London commuting links. The property’s size, plot and setting deliver strong long-term potential once renovated, but the immediate requirement for updating is an important consideration.
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