Hogshaw, Buckingham

Having been the subject of an extensive extension and renovation by the current owners we are delighted to offer this unique barn conversion to the open market. Sitting in a plot of over 2.5 acres with some of the most stunning views of rolling countryside yet easily connected to a number of town and London by road or rail.

The Property - The centre piece of the accommodation is the stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family room which has bi-folding doors to admire the far reach views and opening to the raised timber deck. The high-quality kitchen has been fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye-level units, including a central island cooking station with a state-of-the-art induction hob and recessed extractor, fully equipped with Miele appliances throughout and complemented by a Quooker hot tap for added convenience. There are a number of other high quality integrated appliances through this space. The room has a wonderful vaulted ceiling with a number of exposed beams. From here a door opens to a dedicated utility room which has also been fitted with a range of complimenting base and eye level units and leads to a useful wet room with shower facilities, wc and wash basin. Off the large kitchen is the principal reception room which boasts a wood burning stove, dual aspect lighting with a number of windows to the front and rear and French doors opening to the inner courtyard. Beyond this room is the second reception room which opens to an inner hallway which provides access to all five bedrooms with two of them boasting ensuite bathrooms. The principal bedroom also has an extensive range of fitted wardrobes.

The Outside - The approach is initially down the farm lane to the entrance that has tall electric iron gates. Once inside a tree lined tarmac driveway leads up to the property. To the rear is a charming courtyard with paving and shingle incorporating numerous raised sleeper beds containing flowers, small trees and shrubs, with attractive box hedging. At the front is a terrace that takes in the quite breath-taking views and overlooks the majority of the land which extends to over 2.5 acres and is in the main lawn and grass that is beautifully manicured. At the northern boundary is a large pond with a jetty. There are two principal blocks of outbuildings, the first with a workshop, two double
garages and shed that has a wash basin and wc. In addition there is stable to one rear corner.

Historic Location - Hogshaw is a civil parish within Aylesbury Vale district in Buckinghamshire, England.It comprises the two ancient villages of Hogshaw and Fulbrook, though neither exist in their entirety any more. It is in the Aylesbury Vale, between East Claydon and Quainton. The village name 'Hogshaw' is Anglo Saxon in origin, and means 'Hogg's brook' (where 'Hogg' is someone's personal name). In the Domesday Book of 1086 it was recorded as Hoggsceaga.
Anciently the parish was in the possession of the Knights Templar, and when that order was abolished the Knights Hospitaller. It began as the Hogshaw Nunnery and then became the Hogshaw Commandery in the 15th century. However in the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1547 the parish was seized by the Crown. It was after this time that the villages become depopulated. It was in 1720 that the church was officially depopulated for financial reasons, and the remaining villagers forced to worship at East Claydon. The church was demolished shortly after. All that remains of the two villages today is a handful of houses. The surrounding market towns and villages provide a wealth of historical and interesting places to visit including Waddesdon Manor, Claydon House and Quainton Steam Railway. Extensive shopping facilities are situated at Bicester Village Retail Outlet, the refurbished Friar’s Square Centre in Aylesbury, and Milton Keynes.

Transport Links - The A41 provides easy access into Aylesbury, Bicester and the M40 network. Rail connections are fast and convenient on the Chiltern Turbo reaching London Marylebone in under an hour from Aylesbury. Services to Euston are available from Cheddington and Leighton Buzzard. Aylesbury Parkway now provides a link to Marylebone at Fleet Marston.

Education Locally - Primary Schools at East Claydon, Steeple Claydon & Winslow
Upper School at Buckingham
Preparatory schools at Ashfold, Swanbourne and Oxford
Public schools at Stowe, Berkhamsted and Oxford.
Grammar Schools at Aylesbury and Buckingham.

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