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8 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 8 bedrooms
- 5 reception rooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 5.31 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Detached
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Village
The house is Grade II Listed and is believed to originate from the early 17th century. It has a rich historical background; notable previous occupants include the Anstruther family with the renowned author Jan Struther, famous for works like “Mrs Miniver,” raised in this very house. Built with local Oving stone and featuring elegant, rendered elevations, Whitchurch House enjoys captivating views over its beautifully landscaped private formal gardens.
Following extensive renovations in 2010, the property now offers spacious and well-appointed living spaces with exquisite original period features. The central hall, adorned with an original red brick and iron fireplace, welcomes you into the oldest part of the house. From there, doors lead to the comfortable drawing room with its historic inglenook fireplace and the generously proportioned
dual-aspect panelled dining room. The well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room is conveniently located at the rear with doors to the gardens and features a bespoke design, ample workspace, and integrated appliances. Additional highlights include a large reception room with a home bar, a playroom, a home gym or separate sitting room, cloakrooms, and utility areas.
The first floor, accessed via a staircase with fine turned balusters and a moulded handrail, reveals a substantial principal bedroom with a double dressing room. The remaining space in the older part of the house comprises three more bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which enjoys stunning views over the grounds. The rear section of the house serves as an excellent and independent guest or lettable area, housing three generously sized bedrooms and an additional family bathroom.
The gardens and grounds of Whitchurch House are one of the defining features, providing a haven of privacy and natural beauty. There is an extensive walled garden with an avenue of yew trees and well-maintained gardens, a spacious entertaining terrace, adorned with well-established borders and plants, and a delightful secret garden. A private outdoor heated swimming pool offers a refreshing retreat.
Accessed through electric gates, the property boasts a 3-bay carport with an electric charging point, providing convenient parking. Additionally, there are enclosed mature grazing paddocks and a collection of old field shelters. A separate coach house, with its own postcode, presents a wonderful opportunity for conversion into a home office or further accommodation with current planning permission. This charming space also includes a tack room and four stables, offering versatility and potential.
The expansive private gardens and grounds span over five acres, featuring a former kitchen garden, extensive terracing, and a private gate leading to off-lane parking. A secondary drive leads to the stable and garage blocks, providing ample parking space. Planning approval has been granted for a detached home office with parking, adding further possibilities. The property also boasts a range of outbuildings, including stables and a tack room, along with a secondary access adjoining the three-acre field.
Whitchurch is a picturesque village nestled in scenic Buckinghamshire countryside. The village offers a charming setting and maintains a range of local amenities, including a primary school, local butchers, veterinary services, a post office, and a well-regarded pub. It is an attractive location for families and those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.
The area enjoys excellent transport links, with trains available from Leighton Buzzard, providing access to London Euston in approximately 30 minutes, and trains from Aylesbury taking 60 minutes into Marylebone. Access to major motorways is convenient, with the M1 18 miles away, the M40 19 miles, and the M25 serving A41 just 4.7 miles away.
Education options in the area are diverse and highly regarded. Whitchurch itself has a primary school, and within proximity, there are notable schools such as Swanbourne House School, Ashfold Preparatory School, Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury High School, and renowned institutions like Berkhamsted and Stowe School within easy reach.
Winslow 5.8 miles, Aylesbury 5.4 miles, Tring 14 miles, Buckingham 12 miles, Leighton Buzzard Station 8.5 miles (30 mins to London Euston), A41 4.7 miles (access to M25) Oxford 33.1 miles, Aylesbury Station 5.5 miles (60 minutes to London Marylebone).
(All times and distances approximate).
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