Overview of Great Missenden

Great Missenden is a large village in the Misbourne Valley in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, England, situated between the towns of Amersham and Wendover. It closely adjoins the villages of Little Missenden and Prestwood. The narrow High Street is bypassed by the main A413 London to Aylesbury Road. The source of the Misbourne is to be found just north of the village, although the upper reach of the river runs only in winter and the perennial head is in Little Missenden. The village is now best known as home to the late Roald Dahl, the internationally famous children's author. Great Missenden lay on a major route between the Midlands and London and several coaching inns, particularly the Red Lion (now an estate agency) and The George (which still exists) provided rest and refreshment for travellers and their horses. The first railway line in the area was, however, routed alongside the Grand Union Canal to the east. Once the coaches stopped running Great Missenden declined in importance and prosperity, becoming an agricultural village. Following the arrival of the Metropolitan Railway, in 1892, Great Missenden became a commuter village for London with writers, entertainers and even Prime Ministers among the passengers. Great Missenden railway station is now on the Chiltern Railways line and offers services running into London Marylebone. The village is overlooked by the medieval parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Its position away from the village suggests an earlier settlement round the church with a move to its present location in the early Middle Ages. In the twelfth century Great Missenden was granted a charter allowing it to hold an annual Fair in August. Missenden Abbey, founded in 1133 as an Augustinian monastery, was ruined following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the remains were incorporated into a Georgian mansion which is now a conference centre. Gipsy House in Great Missenden was the home of author Roald Dahl from 1954 until his death in 1990, and many local scenes and characters are reflected in his work. Dahl is buried at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and children still leave toys and flowers at his grave. In June 2005 the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre opened in Great Missenden to honour the work of Dahl. Great Missenden was also temporarily home to Robert Louis Stevenson, the writer of famous works such as Treasure Island and the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It is currently home to actor Geoffrey Palmer, and his wife Sally. Model turned cookery show presenter Sophie Dahl (granddaughter of Roald Dahl) and her husband jazz musician Jamie Cullum have also bought a property in the village. The village is home to the Gateway School, Great Missenden Church of England Combined School and The Misbourne secondary school. During 1980, Hammer Film Productions filmed a small series of horror films for television, many of them filmed in and around Great Missenden. Of note is the episode Rude Awakening starring Denholm Elliott who plays an Estate Agent trapped in a recurring nightmare. The location of the premises used as the Estage Agent's office is located on the corner of Station Approach and High St. in the centre of the village. Nowadays the property is a Gentlemen's Hairdresser.

 

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2 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£365,000
Address
Prestwood HP16 Prestwood, HP16 0LF
Description
We are pleased to offer this well presented staggered terrace two bedroom family home situated in a quiet residential location. Within easy access of local shopping parades and vehicular access to Great Missenden with its rail station (Marylebone lin...

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Jeremy Swan
2 bedroom Terraced for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£960,000
Address
Great Missenden HP16 Great Missenden, HP16 0ER
Description
We are pleased to offer this extended four bedroom detached family home within easy vehicular access of Great Missenden with its bank, shops, cafes and rail station (Marylebone line).\n\n\n*Four reception rooms\n*Double garage with own drive providin...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
4 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£665,000
Address
Great Missenden HP16 Great Missenden, HP16 0ER
Description
Located in this highly desirable location with a large garden backing onto open countryside this extended three double bedroom semi-detached house is perfect for further extension subject to the necessary planning permission.\n\n\n*Backing onto open...

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Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£670,000
Address
GREAT MISSENDEN HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 0JR
Description
*Four bedrooms, two bathrooms\n*Double glazing and central heating\n*Own driveway with off street parking for many cars and garage\n*Modern fitted kitchen\n*Backing onto paddock land\n*Sole Agent \n\n\nGROUND FLOOR\n\nEntrance Hall - fitted carpet, s...

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Jeremy Swan
4 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Apartment for sale

Price
£465,000
Address
GREAT MISSENDEN HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 9AG
Description
Offered in pristine condition we offer this 2/3 bedroom first floor purpose built apartment with two balconies. Located at the end of this quiet residential cul-de-sac yet within walking distance of Great Missenden High Street with its shops, cafes a...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom Apartment for sale

5 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£849,950
Address
Great Missenden HP16 Great Missenden, HP16 0ER
Description
We are pleased to offer this extended five bedroom semi-detached house presented beautifully throughout with many character features. The property is located within easy vehicular access of Great Missenden with its shops, bank, cafes and rail station...

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Jeremy Swan
5 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£650,000
Address
Great Missenden HP16 Great Missenden, HP16 0HQ
Description
A unique opportunity to acquire this three bedroom detached timber built single level property located in a secluded position amongst\napprox 0.2 acres of mature woodland ideal for redevelopment subject to the necessary planning permission.\n\n\n\nLe...

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Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£1,100,000
Address
Great Missenden hp16 Great Missenden, HP16 9LU
Description
*Chain free \n*Approx 9 acres\n*Three reception rooms\n*Oil fired central heating\n*Double glazing\n*Detached double garage\n*Sole Agent\n\n\nGROUND FLOOR\n\nDual aspect entrance hall/dining room - fitted carpet, two radiators, wall lights, storage c...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
4 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

Price
£365,000
Address
PRESTWOOD HP16 PRESTWOOD, HP16 0SE
Description
We are pleased to offer this three bedroom end of terrace family home fronting landscaped green in popular part of Prestwood just off Lodge Lane. Within easy walking distance to local infant and junior schools and Prestwood village centre and vehicul...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

5 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£1,250,000
Address
LEE COMMON HP16 LEE COMMON, HP16 9JL
Description
*Five bedrooms \n*Gardens of approx. 3 acres\n*Beautiful South facing views\n*Large open barn plus enclosed barn, additional covered storage and sheds\n*Requires some modernisation and decoration\n\n\n\nGROUND FLOOR\n\nEntrance porch - tiled floor, e...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
5 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

Price
£525,000
Address
GREAT MISSENDEN HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 0AY
Description
*End of terrace \n*Three bedrooms and two bathrooms\n*Dual aspect sitting/dining room\n*Conservatory\n*No onward chain\n*Sole Agent\n\n\nGROUND FLOOR\n\nEntrance hall - wall lights, radiator, fitted carpet.\n\nDownstairs cloakroom/W/C - extractor fan...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£640,000
Address
Perks Lane Prestwood, HP16 0JD
Description
We are pleased to offer this four bedroom detached family home situated in a semi-rural location. Within easy vehicular access of Prestwood with its shopping parade and Great Missenden rail station (Marylebone line).\n\n\n\n*Two reception rooms\n*Dou...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
4 bedroom Detached for sale

5 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£1,350,000
Address
Great Missenden HP16 Great Missenden, HP16 0ES
Description
*Generous plot of approx. 0.5 acres\n*Master bedroom suite \n*Further bedroom with Ensuite\n*Three other bedrooms\n*Three receptions\n*Kitchen/breakfast room & utility\n*Two garages\n*Sole Agent\n\n\nGROUND FLOOR\n\nLarge reception entrance hall - fi...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
5 bedroom Detached for sale

2 bedroom Apartment for sale

Price
£295,000
Address
GREAT MISSENDEN HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 9AZ
Description
*First floor apartment with own garden \n*Easy access to train station\n*UPVC double glazing\n*Gas fired central heating\n*Sole Agent\n\n\nSide pedestrian access leading to stairs at rear.\n\nKitchen - modern matching base units and wall cabinets, co...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
2 bedroom Apartment for sale

5 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£925,000
Address
HP16 BRYANTS BOTTOM, HP16 0JS
Description
*Extended five bedroom detached house \n*Three reception rooms\n*Fitted kitchen with electric AGA\n*Garage with offstreet parking\n*Landscaped rear garden\n*Oil fired central heating\n*Sole Agent\n\n\nGROUND FLOOR\n\nSpacious entrance hall - ceramic...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
5 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£590,000
Address
Great Missenden HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 9AL
Description
We are pleased to offer this extended spacious semi-detached three double bedroom family home located in this quiet residential cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of Great Missenden with its shops, cafes, bank and rail station (Marylebone line)....

Agent
Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

5 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£3,250,000
Address
GREAT MISSENDEN HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 9BG
Description
Tyseley is a charming five bedroom, five bathroom character house idyllically located on one of the area\‘s most sought-after roads. A beautiful and mature landscaped plot of approx. 2.5 acres of garden, orchard and paddock land complements the early...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
5 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Apartment for sale

Price
£499,000
Address
GREAT MISSENDEN HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 9AA
Description
*Three bedrooms \n*Two bathrooms\n*Share of freehold\n*Approx one acre of communal gardens\n*Garage\n*Sole Agent\n\n\nEntrance hall - fitted carpet, exposed timber beams, stairs rising to:\n\nDual aspect dining room - wall lights, stripped wood floor...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom Apartment for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£715,000
Address
Lee Common HP16 Lee Common, HP16 9JT
Description
Located within this highly desirable village of Lee Common we are pleased to offer this beautifully presented three bedroom, three reception room character cottage extended by the current owners with double garage and offstreet parking.\n\n\n\n*Offer...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£520,000
Address
Great Missenden HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN, HP16 9AP
Description
We are pleased to offer this spacious four bedroom family home located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac within easy access of Great Missenden with its shops, cafes, bank and rail station (Marylebone line).\n\n\n\n*Spacious sitting/dining room \n*UPV...

Agent
Jeremy Swan
4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale