Siddington Drive, Berryfields, AYLESBURY

ALL IN THE FINISH

The family, who bought the property off-plan, were initially attracted by the location. “This was not a house or an area we chose by chance. It was a decision to stay in a community we already trusted and loved. We knew the area, loved the community and believed it was one of the best places to live in Aylesbury,” Rachid recalls. “We knew the kids would be able to get to school easily and it would be ideal for reaching shops and travelling to other parts of the country.” The house itself, with its generous proportions and sizable, open plot, was also exceptionally appealing. Coming in at such an early stage also meant they could work with the developer on the finishes. “Our intention was always to create a high-quality family home, so we invested heavily in upgrading the kitchen, flooring, carpets, bathrooms, garden and finishes.”

BEST OF EVERYTHING

Since then, further enhancement work has been carried out. The loft was converted, creating space for two additional bedrooms and another bathroom. The entire property was renovated and upgraded again from top to bottom and the garden was professionally landscaped. “At the time, we had no intention of selling – this was where we expected to live for many years to come,” he remembers. “The result is a home that is much more than just a large house. It is a very functional family home, designed around real life. It has space for quiet moments, working from home, prayer or study, but also room to welcome family and friends and to host larger gatherings.”

HEART OF THE HOME

The property is entered from the front via an impressive reception hall, featuring a striking central staircase with LED lighting. The hall leads into the spectacular, open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, as well as to a room that could be a sixth bedroom, study or children’s playroom. “We tend to use this as a quiet room for when someone needs some downtime,” Rachid says. At the end of the open-plan kitchen and living space, German-made Schüco bi-folding doors can be pulled right back onto the gorgeous garden to provide seamless indoor-outdoor living. The living sections feature a media wall, plus formal and casual seating areas. “This open-plan space is now the heart of the home,” Rachid observes. “It has a large island, premium Neff smart appliances, double ovens, induction hob, gas hob, downdraft extraction and a coffee machine.”

LIGHT FANTASTIC

The first floor currently encompasses the stylish family bathroom and three bedrooms, including the sumptuous master suite, with its dressing room and en suite shower room. “We opened one of the bedrooms up here to create his-and-hers wardrobes, but it could always be put back as a bedroom,” he agrees. The two newest bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, are on the top floor. “This adds another level of space, which is light and calm and with a large landing area or reading space,” he adds.

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

Other features include the garage, which has been arranged as a practical half-gym, half-storage space, with additional boarded loft storage above. For those seeking to put their own stamp on the house, the first stages towards a garden studio have also been completed. “This has already been designed, with foundations, wiring and water prepared, giving the next owner the option to create a separate workspace, gym or retreat.” The family agrees they will miss their beautiful home when they move on. “For us, the biggest thing about it is that it feels good to live in – it is bright, spacious, practical and peaceful,” Rachid says. “It is the kind of house that you can move into and enjoy straight away. It is a home that has been designed by someone who understood space, quality and family life, not just square footage.”

Outside

The house on Siddington Drive, Berryfields, sits in generous grounds. To the front, the driveway provides private parking for two large or three smaller cars. There is an EV charging point. To the rear, there is a landscaped garden that is private, low maintenance and designed to be a year-round living space. It has lighting, seating, planting, a pergola area, a water feature, high-quality artificial grass with proper drainage, and ample privacy thanks to its high wall.

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