Stockwell Lane, Little Meadle, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17

A delightful converted barn, brimming with character and ideally set in a tucked away, semi-rural location with gardens and paddock. About 1.76 acres in all.

Description

A delightful converted barn, brimming with character and ideally set in a tucked away, semi- rural location. Originally converted about 30 years ago, Armour Barn now offers excellent well-proportioned accommodation alongside delightful gardens and a paddock. Enjoying an idyllic position in the beautiful hamlet of Little Meadle, Armour Barn enjoys the best of both worlds being just three and a half miles from Princes Risborough station with fast trains to London, Marylebone.

The front door opens into the reception hall, giving access to a guest cloakroom and quietly situated study. The main sitting room is an impressive space, with an array of exposed beams, a magnificent inglenook fireplace and two sets of casement doors beautifully framing the surrounding gardens. Double doors lead through to the kitchen/breakfast/dining room, an open plan space and perfect for family life. The kitchen is well equipped with an extensive range of units, a mix of granite and wood worktops and integrated appliances. A large island incorporates further storage and breakfast bar seating. Oak flooring runs throughout, and French doors in the dining area open directly to the garden. Beyond the kitchen is a superb boot room, complete with built-in storage and ample room for coats, shoes and muddy dogs. Just off here is a fully fitted utility room.

All the bedrooms on the first floor are full of character with exposed beams throughout. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely far reaching views and enjoys a dressing area and en suite bath/shower room. There are three further double bedrooms served by a family bathroom and an additional shower room. In addition and accessed from the principal bedroom, is a further bedroom and en suite shower room, with steps leading down to the garage. This area offers excellent flexibility of use and could be perfect as a guest suite/studio or adapted as a potential annexe, subject to the usual consents.

The property is approached via a long shared driveway, leading to a private driveway with parking for several vehicles and the double garage. The gardens are particularly attractive, with manicured lawns bordered by mature, well-stocked beds and a paved terrace for outdoor entertaining. Pathways meander through the garden leading to a small orchard with apple, pear and plum trees. In addition is a separate paddock, about 1.44 acres accessed through a five bar gate beyond the front of the property.

Location

Princes Risborough 3.5 miles (rail service to London Marylebone from 38 mins), High Wycombe 11.5 miles, M40 (J4) 12.5 miles, Heathrow 35 miles, Oxford 23 miles, central London (Baker Street) 44 miles. Distances and times are approximate and correct at the time of writing.

The market town of Princes Risborough is about three and a half miles away, providing a selection of everyday shopping facilities, churches, restaurants and a library in addition to a fast Chiltern Line railway connection with London Marylebone and Birmingham More comprehensive facilities can be found in the popular towns of Aylesbury and High Wycombe. Little Meadle benefits from Orchard View Farm with a café, shop and butchery just about 0.3 miles away.

The local Kimblewick point-to-point has been held annually since 1948 and attracts riders and horses from across the country. It is a popular event in the point-to-point racing calendar and is well-known for its challenging course. It is a firm yearly favourite amongst racing fans and equestrian people alike.

The area has a number of golf clubs to choose from including the highly regarded eighteen hole Ellesborough Golf Club, while Princes Risborough enjoys its own tennis club.

The house is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which consequently enjoys beautiful walks, cycle paths and extensive bridleways. In particular the Ridgeway, Midshires Way and Buckinghamshire Way provide opportunities for a number of historic and picturesque walks and riding

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private, as the county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system. Well known grammar schools for boys include the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe and Aylesbury Grammar School and for girls, Wycombe High School and Aylesbury High School. Independent schools include The Griffin, The Beacon, The Gateway, Pipers Corner, Godstowe Preparatory and Wycombe Abbey.

Square Footage: 3,484 sq ft


Acreage: 1.76 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Please note none of the services have been tested.

Service Charge: Ad hoc maintenance charge for shared driveway.

Agents Notes: In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979 (section 21), we wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is connected to an employee of Savills.

All distances and times are approximate and correct at the time of writing.

The property has private drainage and it may not be compliant with the government regulations/registered with the appropriate body.

There is a shared water meter with Armour Farm.

Shared access driveway owned by Armour Farm.