Retreat Lane, Bledlow Ridge, Buckinghamshire, HP14
- Land size
- 1.8 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
Routs Green Farm is a beautiful Grade II listed detached residence, occupying a superb plot approaching 1.8 acres in total, with stunning views over neighbouring coutryside.
Routs Green Farm is a unique opportunity to purchase a home offering an abundance of character features, blended with modern interiors and flexible living space. The original property is believed to date back to the 16th Century, and is the oldest property in Bledlow Ridge. Having been a much loved family home for the past 15 years, the current owners have meticulously maintained and improved the property and its gardens.
There were once extensive plans to alter, remodel and extend the current property, to create a bespoke country home with leisure facilities. There are plans available upon request, or online with planning reference 19/06100/FUL and 19/0601/LBC.
The current layout offers a flexible use of space, with a kitchen and three/four further reception rooms. The living room enjoys the benefit of a large inglenook fireplace. The kitchen offers a large range of fitted units and integrated appliances with a stable door enjoying stunning far reaching views.
There are three bedrooms on the first floor accessed via two separate staircases. The main bedroom enjoys its own access and offers a good sized double bedroom with separate storage. The other staircase provides access to two further bedrooms which share the use of the family bathroom. Bedroom four is on the ground floor and enjoys an attractive outlook over the properties gardens.
The sellers are including within the sale, ten shares in 'The New Boot Limited' (nominal value of £5,000) which is the community company that owns the freehold of The Boot, the popular village pub.
Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via Retreat Lane which is a privately owned road and has been recently relaid with shingle. Routs Green Farm sits sympathetically within its plot enjoying being surrounded by its own landscaped gardens, with private wood/copse which has paths mown through it. There is a double length detached garage, large shed and detached barn which offers further storage above. The gardens and grounds are a standout feature of the property and a viewing is encouraged in order to appreciate the setting the property enjoys.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: Wycombe Council
EPC Rating: D
LOCATION
The sought after village of Bledlow Ridge is situated in a picturesque area of the Chiltern Hills within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village provides a local shop and The Boot, a beautifully refurbished and popular Gastro public house. The area is renowned for its walks with The Ridgeway nearby and many other small villages in the locality.
Bledlow Ridge School provides excellent primary education in the village with Grammar schools nearby at High Wycombe. There are a good range of independent schools in the general area including Godstowe School and Wycombe Abbey in High Wycombe, St Teresa`s in Princes Risborough, Griffin House School in Little Kimble and Pipers Corner in Great Kingshill.
The nearby towns of Princes Risborough, Chinnor and High Wycombe all offer an excellent range of shopping and leisure facilities whilst for the commuter there are mainline railway stations to London at both Saunderton and Princes Risborough (Marylebone – 35 minutes).
Junction 5 of the M40 is 5 miles away.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
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Property Features
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- Parking
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Connectivity
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bledlow Ridge School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Community school
- Radnage Church of England Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stokenchurch Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 375
- Type
- Community school
- St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 215
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 411
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Princes Risborough School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,083
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cressex Community School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 766
- Type
- Foundation school
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe5.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,451
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Wycombe High School6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,371
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- John Hampden Grammar School6.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,281
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
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Green space
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