Set in a sought-after village in the Chilterns, Raffle House’s first Dream Home of the new year is a unique £3m new-build property that offers stunning views of the picturesque countryside the local area is so famous for. 

Architecturally designed to incorporate these vistas and make full use of the light, the Buckinghamshire Dream Home features full-height glass windows that stretch across almost the entire rear elevation.

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Inside, the 3,400 sq ft property has been perfectly laid out for modern living.

Entered by a vaulted entrance area that features a floating staircase with a glass balustrade, the ground floor opens into an enormous S-shaped open-plan kitchen/living space.

The bespoke kitchen has a rustic Mediterranean theme and comes complete with designer appliances and a showpiece waterfall island that’s ideal for casual dining.

There’s also a separate table overlooking the garden, as well as a sofa area for informal gathering.

Flowing out of the open-plan space, there’s a more formal dining space, as well as a separate living room to the rear.

The ground floor also features a gym, a bathroom and a utility room that opens into the car port. 

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Upstairs, there’s a grand 360 sq ft dual-aspect master suite, with its own shower room and glorious views to the rear.

There are four more double bedrooms, two of which have access to a Jack and Jill bathroom.

A further family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, both of which overlook the back garden.

The contemporary home has been designed with energy efficiency in mind – it boasts its own electric vehicle charging point and the house has so many energy saving measures built in that it has been given an EPC rating of A.

Sitting on a third of an acre, the property features a large and meticulously landscaped back garden, with manicured flower beds leading into a wild garden at the very end of the plot.

There are also outdoor entertaining areas positioned to make the most of the summer months.

A commuting hotspot

Beyond the property itself, the local area has much to offer.

The village the property sits in is home to numerous walking trails, leisure facilities and a pub, while it’s just a five-minute drive from the town of Amersham. 

When including Amersham on its prestigious Best Places to Live list this year, The Sunday Times described it as offering the best of both worlds, with “all the fresh-air charms of countryside living” but also “every urban convenience”.

The charm comes from Old Amersham, with properties that date back to the 15^th century and a historic high street that’s lined with cafes, Georgian townhouses, independent shops and even a museum.

The urban conveniences are largely thanks to the newer Amersham on the Hill, which sprung up in the 20^thcentury after a rail line began operating between Amersham and Baker Street in 1892.

It’s to this rail line that Amersham owes much of its popularity with London workers.

With trains whisking City workers into both West End and Square Mile stations in as little as 40 minutes via the Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railways, the town has today become something of a commuters’ hotspot.

In addition to its speedy journey times to London, the Chilterns also attracts many families due to the plethora of highly regarded public and private schools in the local area.

Buckinghamshire is one of the few countries to retain a fully selective grammar school system and those near Amersham are among the most popular. 

Beyond schooling, the location is also handy for Heathrow Airport, which is about a half-hour drive, and the amenities of Oxford, which is around an hour away by car.

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Every detail covered

The house comes complete with gorgeous fittings and furnishings worth £100,000 and Raffle House also covers stamp duty costs and legal fees, so the winner will be able to move in without spending a penny.

And, if it turns out the winner isn’t keen on moving into the property, they will also have the option to take home the cash value instead.

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Paid entries to the draw can be purchased from £10, which gives players 15 chances to win the Buckinghamshire Dream Home.

There’s also the option to enter for free via post.

The draw will close on February 28 and the winner will be drawn on March 6.

Those entering before January 31 will be entered into the draw for a Porsche Boxster worth £60,000, or they can also take the equivalent sum in tax-free cash.