5 bedroom house

Period appearance. Modern finishes. Rural setting.


Description

Den Farmhouse lies within Wood Green just to the north of Shalstone. As a result, it commands a rural setting with lovely views to the west over farmland.

Whilst the house is of modern construction, being originally built in 1960s, the use of dressed, period/weathered stone, sourced locally, means the house has a much more traditional/older appearance. The current owners have carried out an extensive modernisation programme thus introducing much more modern, finishes throughout with attention to detail. In particular these improvements include double glazing throughout, radiators plus under floor heating in part, Amdega conservatory and glazed bay window in the kitchen/ breakfast room, quality internal doors and door furniture, a sound system and laminated wooden flooring. More importantly is the bespoke kitchen and breakfast room with white base and eye level units, granite work surfaces, four ring halogen hob, integrated Bosch microwave and Neff oven. White bathroom suites and built in bedroom furniture further complement the finishes.

The current owners created a home office by combining two reception rooms, so whilst ideal for working from home with a separate entrance via the utility room, this space could be re-altered to create a study and play room.

Externally level garden wrap around the house and are predominately laid to lawn. As a result, there is ample space for families, children and summer entertaining.

A shingle driveway leads to the front of the house and turning circle providing ample parking and access to the garaging beyond with 2 open bays and single lock up garage, ideal for the car enthusiast.. Enclosed vegetable garden and two greenhouses further compliment the gardens. Beyond is an implement store with light and power connected.

For equestrian pursuits there is a range of timber stabling comprising three stables with light and power connected. Grazing laid out in two paddocks lie to the west and north.

Key attributes to highlight include high level of decoration, generous ceiling heights, plenty of natural light, a rural setting providing space and privacy, rural views, attention to detail, a real feeling of space, good storage throughout and a well fitted home office. Very much the rural life with modern trappings.

Location

Shalstone is a small, rural Conservation village situated on the borders of south Northamptonshire and north Buckinghamshire. Made up principally of cottages and farmhouses along a main street, there is also is the church of St Edwards, and most prominently, Shalstone Manor, owned by the Purefoy family for over five centuries.

The local market towns of Brackley (4 miles) and Buckingham (4.3 miles) provide for every day needs with Bicester (14 miles), Milton Keynes(17.4 miles), Banbury (14.4 miles) and Oxford (27.4 miles) offering more extensive facilities.

Well served for independent schools in the area, Shalstone is also in the catchment for the Royal Latin Grammar School in Buckingham. Preparatory schools include:- Beachborough (Westbury), Winchester House (Brackley), Akeley Wood and Swanbourne, with senior public schools including Stowe School, Thornton College (girls) and Bloxham School.

Communication is good with intercity train services either from Bicester North to London Marylebone about 34 minutes or Milton Keynes to Euston about 30 minutes. Easy access onto the M40 motorway at Ardley (J10) 10 miles.

Sporting and leisure activities include golf at Buckingham and Whittlebury; National Trust house and gardens at Stowe; motor racing at Silverstone; cinema and theatre at Milton Keynes and Oxford.

Please note all travel times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,779 sq ft




Acreage: 1.92 Acres


Additional Info

A public footpath crosses the paddock grazing. There is a right of way in favour of the neighbour across the driveway.

Marketed by: Savills, Banbury