Stratton Chase Drive, Chalfont St. Giles, HP8

A handsome five-bedroom detached home set quietly behind electric gates on one of Chalfont St Giles’ most coveted private roads, surrounded by half an acre of mature grounds.

Arrive through the wrought iron gates and the tone is set immediately. A generous shingled driveway sweeps up to the house, flanked by established planting that speaks to years of careful tending whilst towering specimen trees frame the property beautifully.

Step inside and the reception hall makes an instant impression. A magnificent handcrafted timber staircase rises to the first floor gallery, the balustrade warm with polished oak. Engineered oak flooring runs underfoot, and on a bright morning the light from the front door plays across the whole space with real charm.

The ground floor has been thoughtfully laid out for the way families actually live. The sitting room is a generous 24ft by 16ft and the natural heart of the home, with a gas fire set within a classical fireplace surround lends the room an easy elegance. Beyond it, the dining room and family room extend the social space, while a quieter study tucked off the hall is essential for busy families.

Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged around a broad landing. The principal bedroom is a serene, beautifully dressed space overlooking the magnificent gardens and an adjoining dressing room providing generous wardrobe space. Two en-suites and a family bathroom serve the first floor, one with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and elegant vanity unit; the other finished in striking granite. The remaining bedrooms offer easy flexibility for children, guests, or a home office.

Outside, the rear garden is a real joy, the lawn is broad and level, well-screened by mature hedging and trees for genuine seclusion. A raised patio is perfect for outdoor dining, and a detached triple garage completes the picture.

This is a home for built for family life.