Church Gate, High Street, Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire

An exceptional detached village residence of considerable scale, set within mature landscaped gardens in this popular Buckinghamshire location


Description

Churchgate House presents an impressive and highly attractive double-fronted residence, constructed in traditional red brick beneath a hipped slate roof, with refined classical detailing. The principal elevation is both symmetrical and well-balanced, centred around a stone portico entrance supported by columns, creating a strong sense of arrival. Tall chimneys in matching brickwork enhance the architectural character, while regularly spaced sash-style windows with stone surrounds provide excellent natural light and reinforce the property?s elegant proportions. Built approximately 10 years ago, the house is very well specified and presented throughout and has air conditioning and underfloor heating, Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR) and Loxone home automation allowing for control of lighting, heating, auto shading and home entertainment.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over multiple floors, with a strong emphasis on light, space and versatility. The property enjoys a striking reception hall offering an impressive but welcoming space that provides access to all principal rooms as well as coats cupboards and guest cloakroom. Double doors lead to dual aspect drawing room with an open stone fireplace and French doors to the garden. There is a dual aspect family room again with stone fireplace, a study and a dining room that links up with the kitchen family space to the rear of the house that is sure to heart of this impressive home. The kitchen is fitted with painted wood Shaker style units and large island and has an adjacent utility room and boot room.

The basement is laid out as a leisure suite with amenities to suit all tastes. A cinema room combines a wet bar area with formal seating for evening movies and sporting events. There are two gym areas, a gym studio room with vaulted brick ceiling and further gym room, guest cloakroom with sauna as well as a pedestrian door into the garage allowing secure entry to the house from the car.

A curved staircase leads to the first floor and a generous landing leading to four bedroom suites. The principal bedroom is located to the rear with double doors and Juliet balcony affording fantastic views over the gardens and fields beyond. An impressively appointed dressing room leads to an en suite bathroom. All other bedrooms have en suites and either walk in wardrobes or dressing rooms and there is an additional family bathroom with roll top bath. The top floor adds two further bedroom suites, both with dressing rooms and en suites.

The property is approached via a private gated driveway off the High Street, immediately providing a sense of privacy and arrival, with a further gated vehicular access to the basement garage area at the side. In addition to a triple garage, the architects have cleverly positioned a plant room and an externally accessed storage room with washing and toilet facilities for contractors, hidden away from either the front driveway or garden areas.

The gardens are a particular feature, surrounding the house and offering a high degree of privacy as well as superb views over the countryside to the rear. The grounds extend to about 0.66 of an acre and are laid principally to lawn with mature boundaries, specimen planting and a variety of seating and entertaining areas. Rainwater recovery is assists a smart irrigation system. The addition of a garden orangery enhances the overall lifestyle appeal, creating a series of outdoor ?rooms? ideal for entertaining and relaxation with bi fold doors blurring the distinction of garden and room. The orangery has kitchen facilities next to a covered mains gas supplied BBQ area to create an indoor/outdoor kitchen, as well as a golf simulator.

Location

Edlesborough is an attractive Buckinghamshire village situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, on the borders of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The village offers a strong sense of community and a blend of period and modern housing, making it particularly appealing to families and commuters alike.

The village provides a selection of everyday amenities including a village shop, public houses, a church, and recreational facilities, together with a well-regarded village hall and playing fields. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Dunstable, Tring and Leighton Buzzard, all within a convenient drive.
Education is a particular strength of the area. Edlesborough falls within the highly regarded Buckinghamshire grammar school system, offering access (subject to testing) to sought-after grammar schools in Aylesbury, including Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury High School and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School. In addition, there are a number of well-regarded primary schools nearby, including Edlesborough Primary Academy within the village itself, and further independent and state options in the surrounding towns.
For commuters, the village is well placed for access to transport links. The A5 provides convenient road connections to the M1 (Junction 11A) and onward to London and the wider motorway network. Mainline rail services are available at Tring and Leighton Buzzard stations, offering fast and frequent services to London Euston in approximately 30?40 minutes. London Luton Airport is also within easy reach, providing both domestic and international travel.

Overall, Edlesborough combines the charm of a traditional village setting with excellent access to schooling, amenities and transport links, making it a highly desirable residential location.

Square Footage: 10,943 sq ft




Acreage: 0.66 Acres