An impressive well presented detached house incorporating a self contained annexe with a substantial outbuilding approaching 3,000 sq ft plus menage, garden & paddock, total about 7.5 acres.

Description

Tor House is an impressive detached property that has been extended and improved by the present owners to create a spacious well-presented family home with a very adaptable layout with wonderful far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The property spans 4,400 sq ft of living space including a large country style kitchen, a magnificent main bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling and bi-folding doors onto a Juliette balcony offering far reaching views and an equally spectacular first floor triple aspect studio/leisure room, again with a large gable window and views. This adaptable layout also provides for a self-contained ground floor annexe if required.

The enclosed porch leads to a welcoming garden room with a flagstone floor and vaulted roof with double doors connecting to the formal L shaped lounge, separate dining room and also the inner hall with a staircase rising to the first floor.

The large kitchen/diner/family room is undoubtedly the social heart of the house. Well fitted with an extensive range of units with Silestone worktops and island it incorporates a ceramic hob, extractor fan and double oven as well as an oil-fired Aga. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs for informal dining and an area for relaxation with bi-folding doors onto the front patio showcasing the lovely outlook.

Beyond the kitchen, there is a lobby, with a cupboard housing the ground source heat pump, and doors to the utility room and the dining room and is also the link to the ground floor annexe. This provides independent living for a relative, guest or au pair for example, and comprises a kitchen, lounge, conservatory, bedroom and bathroom together with its own entrance door.

On the first floor, the spacious landing provides an ideal study area and access to a total of five bedrooms including the previously mentioned spectacular main bedroom with its well-appointed en suite incorporating both a bath and separate shower. There is a family bathroom and an en suite shower room to one of the other bedrooms. The studio/leisure room with Jerusalem stone floor is a fantastic added bonus and has a multitude of uses.

Outbuilding – Away from the house, within a secure compound, is the substantial outbuilding approaching 3,000 sq ft with electrically operated shutter doors. It comprises a large garage/barn able to accommodate horse boxes, five stables, a workshop, kitchen and toilet facilities, with plenty of storage space and a mezzanine games room. The stables have bonded, leak proof rubber floors sloping to a drain.

Outside
The block paved drive leads to a parking and turning space for a number of vehicles with additional paving and patio areas surrounding the house. There are lovely areas of formal garden with fruit trees, and an attractive ornamental koi pond together with a shed, greenhouse and log store. Adjacent to the outbuilding, incorporating the stables, is a floodlit 40m x 20m menage which together with the large six acre paddock opposite the house will appeal to the equestrian enthusiast. The total land is about 7.5 acres.

Vendors Note :
We have full fibre direct to the router. We currently have 300 MBS but this can be increased up to 1000 MBS for a slightly higher charge - it is supplied from ECOM Fibre .

Location

Tor House occupies a wonderful open position with far reaching views from all aspects across glorious Chiltern countryside which offers many miles of country walks and bridleways. It is located along a farm track leading off the Dunton Road, itself a turning off the A413 about one mile north of Whitchurch.

Whitchurch, located within the Aylesbury Vale District, has a historic High Street with a picturesque street scene of period buildings including a 13th century parish church and nearby ruins of the 12th century Bolebec Castle, destroyed on the orders of Oliver Cromwell. Local facilities include a doctor’s surgery/pharmacy, farm shop, fuel station with a convenience store and popular public house/restaurant.

Educational facilities include the well regarded village primary school and catchment for the three Aylesbury Grammar Schools. There are a number of stations available for the London commuter including Aylesbury (about 5.5 miles) and Leighton Buzzard (about 8.5 miles).

Square Footage: 4,407 sq ft


Acreage: 7.5 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax Band = G