5 bedroom detached house

Rooms

History and Heritage
The property was given Grade II listed status in May 1984 as a property of architectural and historical interest. The oldest timber framed part of the house dates to the early 17th century with the date 1609 carved into a bracket on a central spine beam in one of the reception rooms. In the early 20th century, it was refronted with pebbledash over brick with cogged brick eaves and canted bay windows added to the principal reception rooms. The tiled roof at the front was also replaced in the 20th century but the old tiled roof remains at the rear. The property has been extended over the centuries including a thrown roof at the rear which added the boot room and rear hall. The former stables were converted into further accommodation creating the spacious kitchen/dining room with two bedrooms and a bathroom above, and this area was linked to the main house by a rear extension which houses the family room and utility room.

About the House cont'd
The property is in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by open countryside and with direct access to a network of footpaths. It overlooks a flower farm to the front and is within walking distance of village amenities including a farm shop. A wider range of amenities is within 7 minutes’ drive in the market town of Winslow.

Ground Floor
The front door opens into a small hall with access to the snug and study but this entrance is rarely used with the vendors preferring to access the house is at the rear where a stable door leads into the boot room which has a quarry tiled floor, a window to the rear, a deep built-in coats cupboard and a second built-in cupboard. The adjoining rear hall has windows overlooking the rear courtyard, exposed beams and timbers, stairs to the first floor, an understairs storage cupboard and a cloakroom. Deliveries to the house are directed to a side door and hall by the utility room and kitchen/dining room.

Principal Reception Rooms
The sitting room has a brick fireplace with a log burning stove, exposed beams and timbers and a bay window overlooking the front garden and the street. The snug also has exposed beams and timbers, an exposed block paved oak floor, and a Victorian corner cupboard which is currently used to store glasses and drinks. There is a cast iron open fireplace with a timber surround and deep built-in cupboards either side. This was added in Victorian times in the original Inglenook fireplace which could be reinstated if preferred subject to listed building permission. The bay window has a window seat with storage below. The family room has dual aspect windows, and a glazed door to the rear courtyard. A range of built-in cupboards and bookshelves spans one wall and there are further shelves and a desk built-in in the opposite corner. A hatch gives access to a loft storage space.

Other Reception Rooms/Potential Annexe
There are two further reception rooms which are currently used as a study and a studio but which could be separated off from the rest of the house to create an annexe for extended family or for staff if desired. The study has a window to the front and a door to the rear for independent access. There is a built-in cupboard, and a fireplace which currently houses a non functioning Aga but could be used for a log burning stove if required. The adjoining studio could be used as an annexe bedroom and has dual aspect windows, one with a window seat. There is water connected which currently serves a sink in one corner but offers the scope to add en suite facilities if desired.

Kitchen/Dining Room
The open plan kitchen/dining room measures over 27 ft. by over 14ft. and has LED lighting, triple aspect windows and double doors to the rear courtyard, part panelled walls, reclaimed limestone flooring and space for a dining table to seat at least six. The refitted kitchen has an extensive range of hand built full height, base and wall units, including pull out larder cupboards and soft close drawers. The extra deep panna fragola granite work surfaces incorporate a double butler sink. The central island has additional storage including inset waste and recycling bins, display shelving, a Smeg warming drawer, power and an oak worksurface.

Kitchen/Dining Room cont'd
The Lacanche range cooker has a double oven and a smaller oven, all with grill function, and a storage drawer. It is set into a recess with inset display alcoves and a commercial extractor over. The five ring gas hob includes a Wok ring. Other appliances include an integrated Neff dishwasher and a Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer. There are stairs to the first floor with pull out drawer storage beneath.

Utility Room
The utility room is accessed via a sliding door from the side hall and has two windows overlooking the courtyard garden with a range of units below with a butler sink, and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is further shelved storage in an open fireplace as well as a range of full height shelved cupboards which house a water tank which is heated by an air source heat pump but which also has a back up immersion heater. The water tank is solar compatible if purchasers wish to add solar panels to the property.

First Floor
There are three bedrooms in the main part of the house. The principal bedroom has dual aspect windows, two sets of built-in wardrobes, and an en suite which has a bath with a shower attachment, a WC, and a washbasin. The other two bedrooms both have windows to the front, high ceilings, exposed beams, and a range of built-in wardrobes and shelving. These bedrooms share a family bathroom which has a bath with a shower over, a vanity washbasin, a WC and a heated towel rail. There is LED lighting and an infrared heater.

First Floor cont'd
There are three bedrooms in the main part of the house. The principal bedroom has dual aspect windows, two sets of built-in wardrobes, and an en suite which has a bath with a shower attachment, a WC, and a washbasin. The other two bedrooms both have windows to the front, high ceilings, exposed beams, and a range of built-in wardrobes and shelving. These bedrooms share a family bathroom which has a bath with a shower over, a vanity washbasin, a WC and a heated towel rail. There is LED lighting and an infrared heater.

Gardens and Grounds
The front garden is lawned with beds of Hidcote blue lavender and shaped trees by the front door which is accessed via a paved path and steps. Further steps lead to a picket gate and path to the side door for deliveries. This area also houses the air source heat pumps, a calor gas tank for the hob, and bin storage. On the other side of the house, timber gates open to a gravel drive and parking area with space for at least three cars. There is a log store and a recently replanted raised bed on one side of the drive. On the other side of the drive a picket fence separates the drive from a cobbled and lawned courtyard garden which has ample space for outside dining and seating areas. A feature arch leads to a lawned garden with established herbaceous borders and several mature trees including a flowering cherry, a horse chestnut, and an apple tree. A post and rail fence on the rear boundary ensures that the far reaching countryside views over Swanbourne are not obscured.

Outbuildings
There is a timber shed in the rear garden. The main brick built outbuilding comprises an open fronted barn and a garage/workshop. The barn is currently used for storage but could be converted into a gym or games room or perhaps used for an outdoor kitchen and covered seating area for al fresco entertaining. The picket fence was added by the vendors to make the garden dog proof but it could be removed if desired to give vehicular access to the garage which has timber doors to the front and a vaulted ceiling with storage, and is currently used as a carpentry workshop.

Situation
Hoggeston is a small village which is surrounded by countryside in the Aylesbury Vale district. The village has a strong sense of community with regular events including a monthly pop up pub. A farm shop in the village sells eggs and a range of meat, and the property is only 3.5 miles or 7 minutes’ drive from a wider range of amenities, including GPs and dentist surgeries, in the market town of Winslow. The property is less than 10 miles from Buckingham and Aylesbury which both have a wide range of amenities including shops, leisure activities and schooling for all ages. Hoggeston is in the catchment area for the three Aylesbury Grammar Schools. Milton Keynes, which has one of Europe’s largest covered shopping centres as well as a theatre, cinemas, indoor skiing and other attractions, is only about 13 miles away. Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bicester all have mainline train services to London for commuters, and a station on the east west rail line is currently being (truncated)