High Street, Sherington, Buckinghamshire, MK16

About the Property cont'd

The barns together provide over 2,980 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation with two reception rooms, four bedrooms, three bath or shower rooms and a utility room in the two storey section and the entrance hall, boot room, cloakroom and open plan kitchen/family/dining room in the single storey wing. The property is set well back from the road with a gated driveway leading to an extensive parking area in addition to a double carport.

Ground Floor

The entrance hall has granite stone flooring with underfloor heating. The granite flooring continues throughout the ground floor apart from the ground floor bedroom. The hall is split level with steps down to a lower hall with a window to the rear and a two piece cloakroom. The upper entrance hall has full height windows to the front, and a feature curved wall and opening to the boot room which has a door to the rear, space for coat and shoe storage, and a built-in double cupboard housing the controls for the heat pump.

Reception Rooms

The sitting room measures over 25 ft. by over 17 ft. It has exposed stone walls, and bi-fold doors to a paved patio which is sheltered by buttresses either side and has space for seating overlooking the drive. A feature French open log fire hangs from the ceiling and is rotatable. Two openings lead into the second reception room which is currently used as a study for working from home but could alternatively be used as a playroom or hobby room. It has a built-in shelved storage cupboard, a window to the front and a borrowed light window from the landing above.

Kitchen/Family/Dining Room

The triple aspect kitchen/family/dining room measures over 41 ft. long and has a vaulted ceiling with exposed A frames, and plenty of natural light from triple aspect windows and doors, including bi-fold doors which open to a terrace in the garden. There is space for a formal dining table to seat eight as well as a separate seating area. The bespoke kitchen was fitted by Willowbank kitchens in Northampton and has a range of full height, base and wall units including glazed display cabinets and a central island. Matt granite work surfaces incorporate a double Franke sink and there is a water softener. There is a Rangemaster dual fuel cooker with a five ring gas hob and matching extractor over, and other appliances include an integrated Bosch dishwasher which was new this year, a Smeg induction hob on the island, and a Neff microwave. There is also a Neff coffee maker but this needs repair.

Utility Room

The utility room is accessed from the lower hall. It has a window to the rear, a range of storage units, a sink, and space and plumbing for a washing machine. The room houses all the electrical meters and fuse boxes.

Ground Floor Bedroom and Shower Room

The ground floor double bedroom has oak flooring, a built-in double wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, and double doors to a paved patio overlooking the front. The adjacent shower room has a walk-in shower, a WC, and a washbasin.

First Floor

A bespoke staircase from the sitting room leads up to a galleried landing on the first floor which leads to three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Principal Bedroom Suite

The principal bedroom is at one end of the landing and has a high vaulted ceiling, a tall window with views over the rear garden, and an en suite with a walk-in shower, a vanity washbasin, and a WC.

Other Bedrooms and Bathroom

The other two bedrooms are at the other end of the landing which has a built-in double cupboard, two Velux windows to the rear and a window set into the floor to provide additional natural light for the study below. Both the bedrooms overlook the driveway and front of the property. Bedroom two has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, exposed stonework, and inset glass bricks to the adjoining bathroom. The third bedroom has a built-in double wardrobe, and a lower ceiling with a mezzanine area above which can be used for storage or could be developed into additional accommodation if required. The family bathroom has a bath with a shower attachment, a separate shower cubicle with a rainwater and standard shower head, a washbasin, and a WC.

Gardens and Grounds

The property is set well back from the road behind Home Farm and has a right of access over a shared drive from the street to a five bar gate which opens to a private driveway up to The Barn itself. The drive leads to an extensive gravel parking area which has space for numerous cars in addition to the timber framed double carport which has power connected. There is also a shed which has double doors and space for garden machinery and equipment, or which could be used as a workshop. The rear garden has an extensive paved terrace spanning the rear of the barn with ample space for tables and seating for al fresco dining and entertaining. The rest of the garden is lawned with mature herbaceous borders, shrubs, and trees. Steps lead up to the tennis court.

Gardens cont'd

On one side of the drive there is a vegetable garden with raised beds, a mulberry tree, and an orchard with apple, pear, and plum trees. Beyond the gardens there are two fields, one of which is ridge and furrow, with mature trees interspersed including an Oak, and far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

Outbuilding

In one of the fields there is a detached barn which measures 101 ft. 4 by 24 ft. 5. It is currently used for storage but there is potential to add internal stabling if required. This barn is not covered by the Grade listing and, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions, could be converted into additional accommodation if desired.

Tennis Court

The tennis court is surrounded by chain link fencing and has an astroturf surface.

Situation and Schooling

The property is walking distance from amenities in the village of Sherington which has a village shop with post office, a Church, sports pavilion, and a village hall which hosts several regular groups including a toddler group, a historical society, and a youth club. There is also the renowned White Hart public house and restaurant which has an attached shop and deli and is listed in CAMRAs “Good Beer Guide” and “Good Pub Food.” Sherington has a C of E primary school which is rated good by Ofsted. Secondary education is available at Ousedale schools in Newport Pagnell and Olney, or there is a bus to the Bedford Harpur Trust schools which are 13 miles away.

Situation cont'd

For a wider range of amenities, the property is only 6 minutes’ drive from Newport Pagnell and is about 15 minutes’ drive from the array of amenities in the City of Milton Keynes which has one of the largest covered shopping centres in Europe, and numerous sports and leisure facilities including a theatre, a 16 screen Cineworld cinema and a dry ski slope. For the commuter Milton Keynes has trains to London in as little as 32 minutes.