An attractive, small town at the head of the Misbourne valley and within glorious Buckinghamshire countryside, Great Missenden has a long curving High Street with half timbered buildings, Georgian shops, and a number of traditional pubs that were once coaching inns.
If you are looking for houses for sale in Great Missenden or the adjoining village of Prestwood, you will find three-bedroom, terraced and semi-detached houses on the market from £225,000. Detached houses with four bedrooms such as larger Victorian cottages and houses, or sensitively designed new-build properties with drives and garages, are available from £425,000. Estate agents in Great Missenden offer a wonderful mix of detached houses with five or more bedrooms, available from £575,000; and located in beautiful rural settings are some truly lovely houses, both old and new-build, from £800,000.
Flats for sale in Great Missenden are mostly in small, purpose-built blocks and the occasional period-house conversion. Prices range from £140,000 to £250,000.
Amenities for property in Great Missenden
Missenden Abbey, founded in 1133 as an Augustinian monastery, was ruined by Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, and is now a residential college offering adult education courses. There are three schools in Great Missenden: the Gateway School, Great Missenden Church of England Combined School, and The Misbourne, a co-educational secondary school. Gipsy House in Great Missenden was the home of author Roald Dahl, and many local scenes and characters are reflected in his stories. In June 2005, the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre opened in Great Missenden to honour Dahl's life and work.
Transport in Great Missenden
The railway station in Great Missenden is served by Chiltern Railways with a journey time to London Marylebone of 45 minutes. By road, Great Missenden is on the A413 which joins the A40 into London at Uxbridge.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Great Missenden, which is covered by postcode HP16, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Princes Risborough, Amersham, Chesham, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, and Beaconsfield.
house, 4 bedrooms
A well presented four bedroom detached house tucked away at the end of a delightful cul-de-sac on this favoured development, close to all the excellent facilities and highly regarded schools. The...
house, 3 bedrooms
A beautifully presented three storey town house situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the very heart of this popular village within yards of all the local facilities, backing onto allotments. The...
house, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
Set in a generous 1/4 acre plot on the edge of the village, this 4 bedroom property enjoys private gardens and adaptable accommodation.
house, 5 bedrooms
One of just three stunning detached homes constructed to a very high specification, offering well proportioned living accommodation over three floors, situated in a quiet country lane close to the...
house, 3 bedrooms
An extremely popular three bedroom detached home, tucked away at the end of this favoured cul-de-sac, only a short level walk from the village centre and the highly regarded infant and junior...
house, 4 bedrooms
A most substantial and deceptively spacious chalet style property having been the subject of extension and complete modernisation. Stylish and immaculately presented accommodation that simply must...
flat, 2 bedrooms
A modernised second floor flat fronting the historic High Street in the very centre of Great Missenden. There is gas fired central heating and a modern fitted kitchen.
house, 5 bedrooms
A substantial detached family home tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac with pleasing views towards open fields.
house, 4 bedrooms
Little Croft is a deceptive four bedroom, three reception room detached property benefiting from a stunning contemporary interior with the extensive use of oak joinery to many of the rooms
house, 4 bedrooms
Set within approx a quarter of an acre is this extended and much improved 1930's built detached house situated on a pleasant lane within a short walk to the amenities of this popular...