Hillcrest

William Saunders had Hillcrest built before the First World War, in a field he had bought in

When he died in 1934, his executors put it up for Auction, together with the field in which it stood. House and field first offered as one lot, then if not sold offered separately.

The following details are taken from the sale catalogue: --

Lot 5. A Pre-War Freehold COMMODIOUS RESIDENCE

Particularly well built in brick with Tiled Roof, standing in its own grounds extending to about 2roods : 27poles, approached by a Drive Entrance and known as "HILLCREST", Lacey Green, in which village it occupies a very pleasant position well back from the road.

The Accommodation includes: --

On the Ground Floor: Entrance Porch with seats, Entrance Hall, Dining Room and Drawing Room with bays 14ft 9 ins., Morning Room 13ft 6insx10ft with cupboards and wood block floor, Capital kitchen 14ft.6insx 14ft.3ins with Gradient range cupboards and wood-block floor. Servants' Hall 14ft 6ins x10ft., Pantry 13ft.6ins x 7ft.6ins, with shelves, two windows and red tiled floor; Scullery with glazed sink, force pump, taps, draining board, shelves, and red tiled floor. Underground cellar. with Gradient Range, cupboards

On the First Floor: Approached from the Hall are Landing and five bedrooms 14ft 9ins x 13ft 9ins, 14ft 9ins x 13ft 9ins, 14 ft 3ins square, 13ft9ins x 10ft and 14ft 6ins x 10ft. Airing Room with heated cupboards adjoining the Bathrom with bath (h. and c.) and Lavatory Basin (h and c), W.C.

Outside . Behind the house is a brick built and tiled Stable and Harness Room which could easily be converted into a garage.

Water supple from two large underground tanks.

Drainage is to a cesspit near the boundary of the property.

Electric Light is available in the village and there is an excellant service of Trains at Princes Risborough about two miles distant.

Mains water is being brought to Lacey Green and will shortly be available

Land Tax £1-4s 1d

N.B. This Property is particularly well adapted for a small Sanatorium or Private School

Hillcrest
Construction Era	1900-1949
Type of Property	House
Use of Property	Residential
Locations	Lacey Green