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6 bedroom country house

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Country house
6 bed
4 bath
EPC rating: D*
7,610 sq ft / 707 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • STONE-BUILT COUNTRY HOME
  • VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION OF APPROX 7,690 SQ FT
  • SIX BEDROOMS
  • INDOOR SWIMMING POOL
  • PADDOCK LAND AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
  • 15 ACRES
A SUBSTANTIAL STONE-BUILT COUNTRY HOME WITH EXCELLENT EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES, ENJOYING PEACE AND TRANQUILITY IN A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE SETTING, YET WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CHARMING AND HISTORIC MARKET TOWN OF OLNEY.

THIS WONDERFUL GEM OF A PROPERTY HAS BEEN A CHERISHED FAMILY HOME AND OVER THE YEARS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY EXTENDED AND IMPROVED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS TO PROVIDE VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION OF APPROX 7,690 SQ FT. FEATURING A GRAND RECEPTION HALL, A MAGNIFICANT INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL WITH CHANGING ROOMS, SIX BEDROOMS INCLUDING MASTER WITH EN SUITE AND DRESSING ROOMS, TWO FURTHER EN SUITES, SEVERAL RECEPTION ROOMS, A LEISURE ROOM AND A BESPOKE 'UNDERWOOD' CRAFTED KITCHEN. RECTORY GRANGE IS APPROACHED VIA AN AUTOMATED GATED, TREE LINED, DRIVEWAY, OF WHICH CROSSES A BROOK AND RISES TO A SUBSTANTIAL TURNING CIRCLE IN FRONT OF THE PROPERTY. AN EQUESTRIAN PARADISE WITH GRAZING LAND APPROACHING 15 ACRES DIVIDED INTO VARIOUS PADDOCKS AND SET TO EITHER SIDE OF THE MAIN DRIVEWAY. EXCELLENT FACILITIES INCLUDE TWO SUBSTANTIAL STABLE BLOCKS PROVIDING TEN STABLES, TACK ROOMS, FEED STORES AND GARAGING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A POST AND RAIL MANAGE AND VARIOUS FEED STORES/SHELTERS WITHIN THE PADDOCKS. THE PROPERTY IS DOUBLE GLAZED WITH GAS RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING. MAIN SERVICES INCLUDE GAS, ELECTRIC AND WATER. DRAINAGE IS VIA SEPTIC TANK.

Council Tax Band: H (MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL)
Tenure: Freehold

Rooms

RECEPTION HALL
25’4 x 11’10 plus 9’9 x 8’4 Hardwood entrance door with double glazed sidelight windows. Further double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Stairs rising to first floor galleried landing. Oak flooring. Two radiators. Recessed ceiling lights. Latched doors off:

DRAWING ROOM
29’3 x 23’3 plus twin box bays Twin walk-in box bays with window seats and double glazed windows providing attractive views of the frontage and grounds. Multi-fuel burning stove set in imposing stone-built fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantle. Oak flooring. Two stone-built pillars. Recessed ceiling lights and wall lights. Three radiators. Twin internal windows. Double glazed doors to swimming pool lobby.

SITTING ROOM
19’10 x 12’1 plus box bay Walk-in box bay with window seat and double glazed windows overlooking the frontage and grounds. Contemporary inset duplex gas fire. Oak flooring. Fitted cupboards and shelves. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
22’5 x 18’10 max A bespoke ‘Underwood’ shaker-style maple wood kitchen comprising inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with grooved drainer, mixer tap and cupboards under. Further extensive range of base, high and tall units with complementary polished granite work surfaces and splash areas. Central island with further inset sink unit and breakfast bar. A gas fired two oven AGA cooker with AGA companion providing two electric ovens and a gas hob. Range of built-in appliances comprising electric oven, warming drawer, cake oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and trash compactor. Amtico flooring. Recessed ceiling lights. Twin double glazed windows to rear. Door and double glazed window to side. Open to;

LIVING/DINING ROOM

LIVING AREA
12’6 x 12’6 Contemporary inset duplex gas fire. Amtico flooring. Range of fitted cupboards and drawers with window seat. Double glazed window to side aspect. Recessed ceiling lights. Open to;

DINING AREA
10’4 x 9’9 Double glazed windows to front and side overlooking the frontage and the grounds. Double glazed French doors to front. Amtico flooring. Recessed ceiling lights.

UTILITY ROOM
18’6 max x 17’11 max Fitted in Shaker-style units comprising double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under. Matching range of base and high level units with complementary work surface areas and tiled splash areas. Central island unit with further base level units and work surface. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Oak flooring. Heated towel rail. Radiator. Recessed ceiling lights. Built-in store cupboard. Two double glazed windows to rear aspect.

INNER HALLWAY AND LIBRARY
Oak flooring. Radiator. Extensive fitted shelving. Recessed ceiling lights. Built-in storage cupboard. Latched doors off. Open plan access to snug.

CLOAKROOM/WC
Refitted in ‘Villeroy & Boch’ sanitary ware comprising wall and table mounted hand wash basin and low flush WC. Part tiled to all walls and floor. Heated towel rail. Double glazed frosted window. Extractor fan.

SNUG
12’10 x 11’4 Oak flooring. Double glazed skylight window. Double glazed sliding doors to gym/leisure room. Open to;

INNER LOBBY/STORE ROOM
10’4 x 8’2 Oak flooring. Recessed ceiling lights. Part tiled built-in storage cupboard. Double glazed frosted window. Extractor fan. Door to utility room.

GYM/LEISURE ROOM
28’5 x 10’6 Four double glazed skylight windows in wood panelled mono-pitch ceiling. Laminate flooring. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Three radiators. Wall lights. Double glazed sliding doors to pool room.

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL AND AMENITIES

POOL ROOM
58’5 x 28’2 An impressive, light filled natatorium with vaulted ceiling, skylight windows and several double glazed sliding doors with matching windows which surround the heated swimming pool. The pool measures 17 metres x 5 metres with a maximum depth of 2.5 metres. Open to;

KITCHEN AREA
10’10 x 9’10 Single bowl stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under. Further base level units with complementary work surface area. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator.

POOL LOBBY
Double glazed windows to front aspect. Built-in storage cupboardHeated towel rail.

SHOWER ROOM
9’7 x 5’ Walk-in shower with solid glazed screen. Tiled to all walls and floor. Access to loft space. Extractor fan.

SEPARATE WC
White suite comprising low flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Tiled to water sensitive areas and floor. Extractor fan.

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING
Main area 24’5 plus corridor x 11’’11 plus box bay 9’10 x 8’3 Walk-in box bay with double glazed arched window and twin double glazed windows with beautiful views over the grounds to the front elevation. Two further double glazed windows to front aspect. Recessed ceiling lights and wall lights. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Three radiators. Access to loft area. Open to further landing area with second loft access, radiator and two interior solar powered ceiling lights. Latched doors to all rooms.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
21’ x 14’ plus corridor recess Three deep sill double glazed windows with fantastic views over the grounds to the front elevation. Further double glazed window to the side aspect. Three radiators. Access to loft space. Built-in storage cupboard. Latched doors to two fitted dressing rooms and;

EN SUITE BATHROOM
13’11 x 7’6 Refitted in ‘Villeroy and Boch’ sanitary ware comprising ‘his and hers’ hand wash basins set in vanity unit, low flush WC, bidet, walk-in shower with fitted and overhead shower units and tiled solid panelled bath with hand-held retractable shower unit. Tiled to walls and floor in complementary ceramics. Heated towel rail. Double glazed frosted window. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO
14’6 x 11’9 Double glazed window with attractive views of the grounds to the front and side elevations. Range of fitted wardrobes. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Latched door to Jack and Jill en suite bathroom.

BEDROOM THREE
12’10 x 11’9 Double glazed window with views over the grounds to the front elevation. Further double glazed window to side aspect. Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Recessed ceiling lights. Latched door to Jack and Jill en suite bathroom

EN SUITE JACK AND JILL BATHROOM
11’2 x 6’ White four piece suite comprising pedestal hand wash basin, low flush WC, walk-in shower, with both fitted and overhead shower units, and solid panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Tiled to walls and floor. Heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lights and interior solar powered ceiling light. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM FOUR
22’9 x 9’2 to wardrobes, narrowing to 7’ Double glazed window to side aspect. Range of fitted wardrobes. Recessed ceiling lights. Two radiators. Deep sill recess with double glazed skylight window to rear aspect. Latched door to Jack and Jill en suite shower room.

BEDROOM FIVE
16’4 x 9’5 to wardrobes Range of fitted wardrobes and shelves. Deep sill recess with double glazed skylight window to rear aspect. Laminate floor. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Latched door to Jack and Jill en suite shower room

EN SUITE JACK AND JILL SHOWER ROOM
8’6 x 7’ White suite comprising hand wash basin and low flush WC set in vanity unit, bidet and walk-in shower with both fitted and overhead shower units. Tiled to all walls. Heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lights. Deep sill recess with double glazed skylight window. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM SIX
10’10 x 10’7 max narrowing to 7’4 Double glazed frosted window. Radiator. Recessed ceiling lights.

OUTSIDE

GATED ENTRANCE AND DRIVEWAY
An impressive entrance. Automated gates afford access to a long, tree-lined, tarmac driveway of which crosses a brook and rises to a substantial turning circle in front of Rectory Grange.

FRONT AND SIDE
A gravelled substantial parking area is situated to the side of formal gardens. Ornate gardens are laid across the front of the property and within the centre turning circle is an attractive feature fountain. The gardens roll away to the front of the property into a substantial orchard area and to the side there is a block paved sheltered terrace area bound by timber picket fencing.

OFFICE BUILDING
31’4 x 15’5 Insulated office facility with power, light and water supply.

PADDOCK LAND AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
The land approaching 15 acres is bisected by the main driveway. The larger parcel set to the western side of the drive. Here the land is divided into various paddocks and benefits from a separate vehicular access to the highway. The land is fully enclosed by mature hedgerow and bordered by a brook and pond to the northern boundary. There are two feedstores/shelters within the western paddocks, along with a detached stable block of three boxes, tack room and feed store, surrounded by a gravelled car park. The land to the eastern side of the drive is also divided into various paddocks and is bound by mature hedgerow to the southern highway side. Part of this land enjoys the brook meandering across it. The equestrian facilities include a substantial stable block, incorporating seven stables, tack rooms, feed store, garaging and workshop and a post and rail manege.

Places of interest

    Stephen Oakley & Co  are an established independent estate agency, providing a professional service for selling all types of property from a one bedroom apartment to a substantial country home.  In addition they have a rental department specialising in the letting and management of residential properties. They have a commercial department, dealing with the disposal and leasing of shops and offices.  The Professional Agent  The only fully licenced agent by the NAEA & ARLA in Olney.  A fully bonded member firm of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and a participating member of the NAEA Client Money Protection Scheme in respect of lettings and management, licensed by ARLA for residential lettings and management.  Stephen Oakey & Co are members of the Property Ombudsman, also members of the Olney Chamber of Trade. In addition, Stephen Oakley & Co are members of Home Link, the NAEA Nationwide Referral Service. If you have a property to sell or let or are in the market to buy or rent a property you will be in safe hands with Stephen Oakley & Co.  Stephen Oakley, the proprietor, is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (FNAEA) and has over thirty years of experience working and residing within the local property market. During this time, he has gained an in depth knowledge and has seen many changing markets. Committed to excellence, Stephen leads his accomplished team from the front line and is involved in the everyday running of the business. The company trades from an attractive double fronted period building, which commands a prominent High Street position and we have added a new Window Display which features high-tech state of the art monitors with LED light pockets, within the busy market town of Olney, near Milton Keynes. For a location map and direction to our offices please head to our site. The company also has an associated office in Central London at Cashel House in Mayfair. 

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