This attractive detached family home offers an exceptional blend of character and versatility. Built during the interwar period, the property exudes timeless appeal with its distinctive architectural features, all while providing generously proportioned living spaces to suit a growing family’s every need. Occupying a private gated position, this unique residence enjoys the privacy afforded by mature and beautifully maintained gardens surrounding the property of over quarter of an acre. On three sides of the property these are a true highlight, providing an impressive private outdoor space stocked with mature trees, shrubs and lawned areas.

The accommodation is both substantial and versatile, encompassing six bedrooms alongside three reception rooms offering a varied and adaptable living experience. Whether it’s spending quiet evenings in a cosy sitting room, hosting formal dinners in the elegant dining area, or enjoying the convenience of a separate family room for daily activities. The original charm is retained throughout, including detailed woodwork and a fireplace. The accommodation has been thoughtfully extended and refined by the current owners who have created the house in its current form. The traditional kitchen/breakfast room, is a welcoming space brightened by natural light and ideal for casual dining. Adjacent to this is a scullery and pantry, providing excellent storage and preparation areas to support both everyday family meals and entertaining. The functionality of this home is enhanced by the inclusion of a dedicated workshop adjoining an impressive, extensive garage area, perfect for hobbyists, car enthusiasts, or those seeking additional storage and workspace. The accommodation caters to every lifestyle.

Located in the desirable village of Buckden, this residence benefits from a community-oriented environment with easy access to local amenities, reputable schools, and excellent transport links. A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family residence in one of the areas prime village locations. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the unique appeal and abundant features on offer.

Rooms

Attractive Arched Entrance Doorway To
Sliding double doors to glazed porch area with decorative floor tiles leading to

Reception Hall
15' 6" x 12' 0" (4.72m x 3.66m) 8ft 10 ceiling height
Picture windows to side aspect, two double panel radiators, stairs to first floor, high moulded skirting, original cornicing, wall light points, understairs storage cupboard with hanging and storage, telephone point, Broadband connection, internal tongue and groove panel work and automatic lighting.

Drawing Room
20' 8" x 14' 3" (6.30m x 4.34m)
Extended bay window to front elevation, central fully functional fireplace with moulded timber surround and display sill, original cornicing, high moulded skirting, double panel radiator, TV point, telephone point.

Music Room/Family Room
22' 0" x 11' 9" (6.71m x 3.58m)
A light, double aspect room with glazed door to garden terrace to the rear and internal window to Garden Room, double panel radiator, high moulded skirting, bespoke spiral staircase to first floor, TV point, 'Hydronic fan convector heater.

Inner Hall
Coats hanging area, recessed lighting, internal door to

Cloakroom
Fitted in a two piece white suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with decorative tiling, picture window to side aspect, wall light point, ceramic tiled flooring.

Scullery
8' 6" x 7' 10" (2.59m x 2.39m)
Fitted in a range of base units, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, appliance spaces, original quarry tiled flooring, window and door to side aspect, shelved display recess, base mounted gas fired central heating boiler serving hot water system and radiators, additional fitted cupboards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
13' 5" x 12' 1" (4.09m x 3.68m)
A light double aspect room with UPVC window and French doors to garden terrace, central island incorporating five stool breakfast bar, ceramic hob with suspended extractor unit fitted above, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, appliance spaces, additional two ring gas hob, drawer units, plumbing for automatic dishwasher, glass fronted display cabinets, backlit display shelving, integral Neff dual ovens, base mounted units, pan cupboards, wall light points, double panel radiator, laminate flooring.

Walk In Pantry
5' 7" x 3' 7" (1.70m x 1.09m)
Fixed display shelving, window to side aspect, ceramic tiled flooring, space for fridge freezer.

Formal Dining Room
24' 10" x 14' 3" (7.57m x 4.34m)
8'11" ceiling height. Internal arch offers a partial division to snug, cornicing, serving hatch to Kitchen. two double panel radiators, TV point, French doors access garden terrace.

First Floor Landing
Original moulded skirting, coving to ceiling, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder shelving and automatic lighting, access to part boarded and insulated loft space with ladder housing water tanks and sky light a useful storage space to include an elevated storage rack.

Bedroom 4
12' 10" x 12' 0" (3.91m x 3.66m)
Double glazed UPVC window to rear aspect, single panel radiator, wardrobe range, central pedestal wash hand basin with tiling, heated electric towel rail, shaver point, wall light points.

Guest Cloakroom
Fitted in a two piece white suite comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiling, window to side aspect, vinyl floor covering.

Family Bathroom
8' 11" x 8' 4" (2.72m x 2.54m)
Fitted in a four piece range of white sanitaryware comprising vanity wash hand basin with cabinet storage, shaver light point, panel bath with folding screen and independent shower unit fitted over, bidet, low level WC with concealed cistern, double panel radiator, vinyl floor covering, secondary double glazed window to side aspect, extensive ceramic tiling.

Secondary Landing
Access to loft space with pull down ladder.

Bedroom 1
15' 9" x 14' 2" (4.80m x 4.32m)
UPVC double glazed window to garden aspect, single panel radiator, extensive range of furniture incorporating wardrobe range, bridging units, dressing table, inset sink unit with tiling, telephone point, coving to ceiling.

Bedroom 6
11' 10" x 8' 6" (3.61m x 2.59m)
Single panel radiator, secondary double glazed window to front aspect, fixed display shelving.

Shower Room
Fitted in a two piece white suite comprising corner wash hand basin, full ceramic tiling, vinyl floor covering, walk in screened shower enclosure with independent shower unit fitted over, porthole picture window to side aspect, fixed display shelving, chrome heated towel rail, shaver light point.

Library
11' 10" x 5' 6" (3.61m x 1.68m)
Wall light points, inner door to

Bedroom 2
13' 1" x 12' 10" (3.99m x 3.91m)
Sealed unit bay window to front elevation, wardrobe recess, cupboard range, double panel radiator.

Additional Landing Space
Positioned at the top of the spiral staircase. Double panel radiator, window to side aspect, skylight window offering useful natural light.

Bedroom 3
13' 9" x 11' 8" (4.19m x 3.56m)
UPVC window to rear elevation, double panel radiator.

Bedroom 5
12' 0" x 11' 10" (3.66m x 3.61m)
Window to front aspect, double panel radiator.

Outside
The property stands in mature, established and private gardens of approximately a quarter of an acre (stms). There is extensive gravel to the front driveway giving provision for four to six vehicles accessed via a five bar gate and leading to the Oversized Garaging. The gardens are lawned in part to the front with heavily stocked shrub and flower borders, enclosed by established evergreen hedging with some notable topiary. Gated access extends to the rear garden with a Loggia and good sized timber shed, outside tap, power and lighting, a generous paved terrace extends to the rear. The garden is extensively stocked and well tended with a selection of ornamental shrub and flower borders, a selection of notable and ornamental trees, central constructed planter, rockery and a timber edged vegetable preparation bed, a central ornamental pond and established fruit trees and a further selection of evergreens. The garden is enclosed by a combination of panel fencing and mature he...

Garden Room
11' 8" x 7' 8" (3.56m x 2.34m)
Of brick based glazed construction with mono pitch roofing, ceramic tiled flooring and glazed French doors to garden terrace, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler serving hot water system and radiators, tongue and groove panel work and wall light points.

Garage And Workshop
24' 6" x 15' 2" (7.47m x 4.62m)
Single up and over door to the front and three leaf folding timber doors to the rear allowing access to the rear garden leading to a covered hard-standing, double polycarbonate roofing, power, lighting and inner door to Workshop measuring 12' 4" x 11' 11" (3.76m x 3.63m) with windows to front aspect, cupboard housing fuse box and master switch, power, lighting, wall cabinets, composite floor covering.

Buyers Information
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, DezRez Legal, who will contact you directly. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge payable direct to DezRez Legal. Please note that we are unable to issue a Memorandum of Agreed Sale until the checks are complete.

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band - F

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