Monkomb Farm, East Claydon, Buckingham, MK18

Monkomb Farm is an extremely attractive and spacious period family home with character set in a lovely secluded spot with open views from every aspect. Approached via a private shared road, there is an electric gated entrance onto a classic gravelled carriage driveway circling a central mature fir tree. The double fronted house has a covered porch and there are side slip windows to each side of the front door. Offering much privacy and tranquility, the established gardens wrapping round the house have views of fields and farmland adjacent whilst there are some neighbouring converted barns as neighbours to the rear.

The original house, which was once two cottages, dates back to 1812 and was converted in the 1950's. There are modern advantages such as double glazing  throughout and including outbuildings over 4200 sq ft of accommodation . On the ground floor, there is a wide square entrance hallway with a turning staircase to the first floor. Parquet floor runs from here through the rear hallway and into the dining room. There are doorways either side to the reception rooms. On the right, the principle through reception room has a sitting area to the front with an open fireplace. At the rear there are French doors onto a patio and the walls are lined with bookshelves and a door leading to a large cupboard which would make a convenient bar area for this entertaining space. To the other side of the house is a smaller sitting room with an Inglenook fireplace which lends itself to being a TV/ snug room. From here there is a door to the formal dining room that has a view of the gardens to the other side of the house. There is an inner hall area which has a Victorian fireplace with a wood surround. This is currently used as a study and there are inbuilt cupboards , a door to the downstairs cloakroom and the utility room. At the rear of the house is the kitchen breakfast room which has a table for six in front of the oil fired AGA. There is a range of shaker style units with solid wood worktops, a cupboard housing the boiler and  a walk in pantry . Integral appeases include a fridge freezer, low level oven and magnetic induction hob.

On the first floor there is an exceptionally spacious landing which has doors to five double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a sad window with views to the front and a large walk in airing/ linen cupboard. The master bedroom at the rear is double aspect and has an ensuite bathroom with a fitted bath and walk in shower. The largest guest room also has an ensuite shower room with basin and WC. All the bedrooms have lovely far reaching views. The boarded loft is the size of the upstairs and could be converted to provide further accommodation.

Outside, to the rear of the property there is a detached double garage with an additional storage room. To the left there is a door leading to the first floor annexe above.This is one large room with vaulted beamed ceiling which could be used for guests or as a home office. It has an ensuite bathroom . On the entrance level there is scope to create a full kitchen by borrowing some space from the garage. The boiler for the annexe is located in the storage room. There are further outbuildings for garden storage and logs as well as an outside toilet.  There is access at the rear via a gate onto the property which leads onto a road that circles the property to the front of the house.  The gardens are full of mature shrubs and scented flowers which have been planted for all seasons. There is an orchard with apple, pear , plum and cherry trees as well as raspberry and gooseberry bushes and the sweeping lawns provide an elegant setting. 

The location is conveniently only a few miles from Winslow and all its amenities. This market town has a range of shopping and leisure facilities, GP and dental surgeries, a library and a range of public houses and restaurants. The town also has a Church of England combined school and the Sir Thomas Fremantle secondary school. Winslow is also in the catchment area for the Royal Latin (grammar) School in Buckingham. In 2025 , a new station is opening providing fast links to Oxford and Cambridge and London itself.

Council Tax band G

Oil fired heating and septic tank

EPC rating D