West Park Farm, Aylesbury Road, Wing, Bedfordshire.

Binewood would provide anyone with an extensive, and very flexible family home, boasting many original features related to its history as a barn. It is very private and surrounded by a large mature garden and picturesque countryside, while still offering very easy access to all the amenities of Buckinghamshire/Bedfordshire and quick travel time into London.

CHARACTER BARN CONVERSION

We fell in love with this character property as soon as we saw it, say the current owners of Binewood. An old threshing barn converted to a high standard, it had all mod cons whilst retaining many original features which contribute to its unique feel. The hardwood floors throughout, together with exposed original brick walls are simply beautiful, while the vaulted timber ceilings give a great feeling of space. The staircase is the original barn staircase, together with its door complete with the original cat hole The original stone slabs in the drawing room lead one out onto one of the patios through French doors, offering the option of indoor-outdoor living. We could see right away that this would be a wonderful home for our family, with a huge amount of room for gatherings and events, or to do our own thing day to day. The drawing room is light and airy with its full height windows, so is the best place to sit in summer, while the open plan kitchen, dining and family room is the perfect place to gather all year round, being very cosy in winter with the warmth of the AGA, and cool in summer. We just love the view through the stable door out onto the garden The kitchen offers a walk-in pantry and a second electric oven and hob is available in addition to the AGA.

SPACIOUS FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION

Further, the additional clay-tiled barn, which remained unconverted at the time, provided exactly the kind of project we were looking for, the owners continue. We have since renovated this second building to create a spacious annexe to the main house, including a vast entertainment and cinema room with vaulted ceilings and a gallery above one end, and bifold doors opening out onto the garden; as well as a separate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The new conversion has its own heating system and boiler, water and power, so could be separated from the main house to provide self-contained accommodation for an elderly relative or a rental property. Another improvement we have made to the property is the installation of Gigabit wired Ethernet networking with 4G broadband connection giving up to 150Mb/sec download, for streaming 4K films in the cinema room or for working from home. There is a separate office with extensive floor to ceiling storage which is ideal for working from home, and the heating system includes a specific office zone for energy efficiency.

THE GARDEN

The two barns sit in an L-shape around an enclosed courtyard, so the garden is very private and not at all overlooked, the owners say. Each barn has its own private patio, enjoying the sun at different times of day for morning coffee or afternoon sun. A large sycamore gives lovely shade and provides a focal point to the garden, particularly in spring with a carpet of bluebells beneath. We also have a spinney in the corner of the garden with more bluebells and wild garlic, as well as an orchard of fruit trees which bear an abundant crop of apples, plums, pears and cherries, and a vegetable patch where we have grown raspberries and strawberries. We get so many apples that we give them away to neighbours and still have plenty left over to press into apple juice to keep us going until the next year We share the garden with a wonderful range of wildlife, from muntjac and roe deer, hares, and the occasional fox, to pheasants and partridges. The garden spans about 1.25 acres in total, so is ideal for al fresco entertaining, from barbecues with extended family and friends, to jenga, boules or badminton tournaments on the sizeable lawn. Our three children have all been lucky enough to enjoy and celebrate 18th and 21st birthdays and graduations with all the family in the garden.

LOCAL AREA

The local area has much to recommend it, too. First of all, we love our neighbours here, say the owners. The group has remained mostly the same during the 24 years we have been here so we have all become great friends. Secondly, there are good schools in Aylesbury, including the Grammar School for Boys, High School for Girls, and Henry Floyd, which is co-ed. For day-to-day shopping, there are major supermarkets and all the usual high street shops in Leighton Buzzard (4 miles) and Aylesbury (7 miles) The village shop in Wing and Wingrave is great for essentials, and there are two doctors surgeries in Wing. Milton Keynes is a 25-minute drive away for shopping and entertainments, with London Euston just 35 minutes away by train from Leighton Buzzard. National Trust properties abound in the area, too, including Ascot House in Wing and our personal favourite, Waddesdon Manor. The Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury has a fantastic calendar of shows, while the historic university city of Oxford is also within easy reach for a day out.

COUNCIL TAX BAND - Band F 3,710.17 2026/7 per annum

VIEWING - Strictly via the vendors agent W Humphries Ltd

SERVICES - Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Shared private drainage. Gigabit wired Ethernet with 4G broadband connection; Up to 150Mb/sec download speed.
The barn annexe has its own water and power, heating system and boiler.