High Street, Olney, MK46

A CHARMING FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM TOWN COTTAGE, FULL OF CHARACTER IN THE HEART OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER AND HISTORICAL MARKET TOWN.

68 High Street, Olney is an historical and charming town cottage which was originally three cottages (66, 68 and 70) and now offers over 2000 sq ft of living space.

Perfectly located for those purchasers looking for a convenient and social lifestyle just a minute’s stroll to Olney’s coffee shops, restaurants, independent shops, rugby/sports clubs, supermarkets, church and riverside walks.

The house offers flexible accommodation to suit one’s needs with family/dining room, study, sitting room with mezzanine library, garden room and kitchen/breakfast with Aga. The space is echoed on the first floor with four double bedrooms arranged over two levels with the main bedroom having an ensuite bathroom and fitted dressing room.

Exernally, the property enjoys a south facing aspect with a pretty part walled garden with a paved patio area and gated access leads to off-road parking for up to two vehicles.

A viewing is recommended to appreciate the character, location and lifestyle opportunity on offer at 68 High Street, Olney.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The front reception room can be used to suit your lifestyle – currently a dining area which has a quarry tiled floor with windows to the front and rear and a door opens to the rear garden. Also facing to the front to one corner a study with low level cupboards provides an ideal work-from-home area.
A central hall has stairs with cupboard under which rise to the first floor with a door to the garden. From the hall the kitchen/breakfast room features a blue gas fired Aga with twin hot plates, four ovens and an electric hob for summer use.

The kitchen comprises a good range of shaker-style base units with a butler sink unit and mixer taps with granite work surfaces along with a dresser-style unit with concertina cupboard doors and drawers below. Two windows face to the side aspect. A utility room houses the hot water cylinder and Worcester gas boiler (replaced in 2018) and space for washing machine, dishwasher,tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. Two steps down lead to a second hall area with a door to the garden and a shower room which has a walk-in shower, wash basin and wc.
Set to the rear of the property are the sitting room and garden room. The sitting room is a characterful room having an inglenook fireplace with inset log burning stove and hearth and three windows to the side aspect. A unique mezzanine library/reading area overlooks the room and is accessed via a ladder.
Off the sitting room, the garden room enjoys a sunny aspect, has a quarry tiled floor and double doors lead into the garden and patio.

FIRST FLOOR

All the bedrooms and bathroom radiate from the landing.

The main bedroom suite is set to the rear of the house and comprises a double room with window to the side. The ensuite has a panelled bath with shower head over, twin circular wash basins, wc, toiletry cupboard and a chrome heated towel rail with a window to the side. An adjacent walk-in dressing room is fitted with a good range of hanging rails and shelving for clothes, handbags and shoes.
Bedroom two and three are both double rooms with built-in wardrobes and the second has an original cast-iron fireplace and surround. The bathroom comprises of a free-standing rolltop bath with shower mixer, wash basin, wc, chrome heated towel rail and window to the rear.

SECOND FLOOR

The top floor offers a large double bedroom with undereaves storage cupboards and drawers with two windows to the front.

OUTSIDE

South facing, the rear garden has a long, paved courtyard patio which leads to a lawned garden with well-stocked planted border with walled and fenced boundaries.
Set to the end, a paved seating area, timber shed and gate provide access to a parking area where there is space for up to two vehicles. Access is from East Street


LOCATION

The property is within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants in the Market Place which forms the heart of this thriving town, with Milton Keynes providing more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The town also benefits from its own sporting facilities including active tennis, rugby, football, running and sailing clubs.
Olney has its own popular infant and junior schools, together with a brand new secondary school campus. In addition there are dedicated coach services to the renowned Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford. The location also allows access to Swanbourne and Winchester House prep schools and the public schools of Stowe, Rugby, Oundle, Uppingham and Oakham to name a few.
Olney is in a central location in the country giving excellent access to the motorway network from Junction 14 of the M1. Main line commuting services to London are available from Bedford to St Pancras and Milton Keynes to London Euston (fastest train 35 minutes). Air travel is available locally from Luton and Birmingham with Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted slightly further afield.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas
Local Authority: Milton Keynes Council.
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Outgoings: Council Tax Band “F”
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: “Exempt”
Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ.
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