Rose Cottage, Granborough, Buckingham, MK18

The House

Rose Cottage is approached via a private shared road and set back from the high street of Granborough.The first view is of a pretty house in a quiet setting. It is accessed via electric double gates to the private gravel drive which runs along the side of the house and into the garden and up to the barn so there is plentiful off street parking for at least six cars as well as a  garage and car port. To the front of the main house there is a walled garden which has a lawn, established flower and shrub beds and a mature tree at the front which offers screening.

The property has undergone a meticulous refurbishment and extension by the current owners and exudes a feeling of quality  as a well kept home. The oak front door is to the side of the house and on entry there is a hallway which leads to the kitchen straight ahead and to the large utility/boot room to the right. The flooring is oak and there are built in cupboards which provide shoe storage and house the electrical fuse boxes and broadband controls. From this hallway, there is an opening to the oldest part of the house where two staircases, both bespoke handmade units constructed by a local joinery company, lead off the flagstoned corridor

There are two reception rooms at the front of the house in the oldest part of the property which are arranged as a main sitting room and a family room and both are dual aspect with inglenook fireplaces, the main room housing a wood burning stove and the other an electric fire. Both have many character features with beamed ceilings. At the rear of the property, is the large open plan kitchen breakfast room. This has a family sitting room at one end and a formal dining room area at the other end with oak flooring, feature exposed brick and stonework and plenty of natural light .  The open plan kitchen itself is an extension undertaken by the owners to create modern airy spacious feel with a feel of modernity in an old character house. The part vaulted ceiling with Velux skylights gives height and the light is amplified by dual aspect windows including a gable end window with doors to the patio and rear garden. There is a central island as a breakfast bar with a granite composite worktop and this is surrounded by base and eye level units to the sides with glass splash backs. There are Neff appliances including an induction hob and extractor and an eye level double oven and grill. There is an integrated Bosch dishwasher and a Samsung American style fridge freezer. There is also electric underfloor heating and a wall mounted boiler. The large utility room which has an entrance from the garden houses the washer/ dryer  and there is a door to a WC. This room is large enough to be a dog/ boot room and it has a range of high gloss base units, space and plumbing for appliances, a deep sink, ample storage, a window to the side as well as a velux window.

On the first floor , there are four double bedrooms. The second staircase leads to the guest bedroom which has an ensuite cloakroom with a concealed cistern WC and a washbasin on a vanity storage unit. This bedroom has a further handmade staircase which leads up to a room on the second floor with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. This could be a bedroom or use for storage or a dressing room. The master bedroom is accessed via the main staircase and has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a window overlooking the front garden. There is an open brick fireplace and a bespoke built in triple wardrobe as well as a dressing area. The other two bedrooms are to the rear of the house  and overlook the garden and paddock. One has a built in double shelved airing cupboard and the other is L-shaped with two single beds. The first floor family bathroom has exposed brickwork, a free standing bath and his and hers sinks set ion a vanity unit. There is also a shower room on the ground floor with a walk in shower and low-level WC and vanity wash basin.

The cottage was given Grade II listed status in 1984 and the original part of the house dates back to circa 1650. There has been a Victorian extension as well as the latest extension which was five years ago. The restoration of the whole has been comprehensive and sympathetic and makes for a comfortable modern home with new wiring, re plumbing, upgrading the central heating system and complete replacement of the site and tiled roof. The window frames have been replaced and there is secondary glazing. The builder engaged to complete the listed building work was a specialist with extensive heritage expertise and his personal marks are apparent throughout. Internal and external brick and stonework was repointed with lime mortar and insulation was added using pure sheep wool which is the preferred medium for buildings of this type. Great care was taken to ensure that no original features were damaged or removed and that the quality of work done enhanced the cottages' original features.

Gardens and grounds

The gardens of this house are truly delightful and the plot totals approximately 1.36 acres. There is a paved terrace close to the house with ample room for outside dining and entertaining and steps up to a sweeping lawn on ether side of a gravelled driveway and a walled garden to one side. There are mature shrubs and flowers, fruit trees and well maintained beds . In one corner there is a secluded seating area which is covered by a pergola. Beyond this area ia a wild flower meadow, chicken run, greenhouse and the paddock beyond which is separated by post and rail fencing .The land backs on to open countryside views.

Outbuildings

There is a detached oak framed timber under tile outbuilding across the drive from the house which comprises a garage, a carport, an office and a workshop which has access to storage bin the roof space over the other areas. The workshop is a vaulted room with a vellum window and could be used as a gym or games room. The office has a window overlooking the drive. The barn in the paddock was added about seven years ago by the owners. It has a steel frame with timber cladding and an electric roller shutter to the side, a door to the rear and power, lights and water connected. It is used to store garden machinery and as a games room.  The barn could also be converted into stabling if required.

There is a separate 3 acre paddock within walking distance of the property which could be acquired by separate negotiation.

Location

The house is in walking distance of local amenities and the village of Granborough has a very popular pub and restaurant called The Crown. There is a primary school in North Marston while independent and grammar schools in the area include Swanbourne House School, Thornton College, Buckingham's Royal Latin School, Aylesbury Grammar School, Stowe School and Akeley Wood School. In nearby Winslow, about 2 miles away, there are shops, doctors, dentist's and many amenities including a station to be opened in 2025 which will connect to Oxford in half an hour and improve connectivity to London via Bletchley.  Buckingham is also 8 mile away with all its amenities.