Hillesden, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18

Edge of village detached family home with land and stables.

Description

The Paddocks is a detached property situated on the edge of the village, surrounded by open countryside offering gardens and field grazing, stables and off road parking.

This is a fabulous home which has been extended by the current owner, to improve reception and bedroom space.

On the ground floor is a fitted kitchen with a feature fireplace (bottled gas) with exposed brick and tiled floor. There are built in cupboards and drawers with granite work surfaces, electric oven and hob and space for a fridge and freezer. The utility room is immediately adjacent to the kitchen with direct access to the rear garden providing a useful boot room for muddy boots. There are generous reception rooms, including the family room which is currently being used as a dining room with dual aspect windows, sliding doors out onto the terrace and a feature fireplace with wood burning stove.
The front door is furnished with a covered porch leading through into the reception hall, cloakroom with shower and wc and main living areas of the property. The sitting room is part of the newer extension with high ceilings and double doors leading out onto the terrace with views over the gardens. There is a wood burning stove to allow for cosy evenings.

Upstairs are three bedrooms. Bedroom one is the principal room with dressing room area, and separate shower room. There are stunning views across the gardens and countryside beyond, especially through the arched picture window. Bedroom two and three also generous in size and have lovely countryside views. There is also attic space which could be used for storage or converted into a home office or playroom subject to consents.

The property has solid wooden electric gates and a gravel drive with parking for several vehicles to the rear.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs and natural pond which is fenced with post and rail fencing. There is a log shed and garden tool shed for further storage. There is a wonderful decked undercover entertaining space with hot tub, bar and seating area, ideal for alfresco dining with views across the paddocks.

This property is suitable for equestrian purposes with two stables, and a hay store and separate tack room, which could be converted to a home office or gym as an alternative use. There is access to two paddocks in all about 4.55 acres. The paddocks are enclosed with fencing and mature hedging, ideal for livestock, horses and ponies.

There is a footpath that runs along the edge of one of the paddocks nearest the road.

Location

Hillesden is an attractive rural village situated approximately 4 miles south of Buckingham and 8.5 miles north-east of Bicester.

The town of Buckingham offers shopping facilities, social and cultural societies, a university, as well as leisure facilities. Milton Keynes is approximately 14 miles away to the east and has more extensive leisure, recreational and cultural facilities.

The area is well served with The Royal Latin Grammar School at Buckingham, Akeley Wood and Thornton College. Further afield there is Stowe, Beachborough, Winchester House, Tudor Hall and Bloxham, plus the Oxford schools including The Dragon, St Edwards, Magdalen and Headington.

Communication links include access onto the M40 motorway (Junction 9 or 10) approximately 9/ 6 miles away. Mainline train services from Bicester to London Marylebone (from approximately 56 minutes) and Milton Keynes to London Euston (from approximately 35 minutes).

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Buckingham and Chesterton and motor racing at Silverstone. Buckingham offers a wealth of amateur clubs and societies covering cricket, rugby and football.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,285 sq ft


Acreage: 4.55 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. The property has private drainage (Klargester, sewage treatment plant.) We understand this is compliant with the relevant government regulations/registered with the appropriate body.

Council Tax Band F with improvement indicator.

There is an overage on the paddocks. Please contact Savills for more information.