Stonehouse

Stonehouse sits alongside two three bedroom cottages, of which one is attached to Stonehouse, and a four bedroom house. Any or all of those properties are available to purchase with Stonehouse by negotiation. A brief outline of the accommodation each property offers is listed in the schedule, and the floor plans show more clearly the overall accommodation and their respective proportions. Please note the additional properties are only available to purchase with Stonehouse. They are not being offered separately.

Stonehouse sits in about 4.8 acres with beautiful walled gardens, a woodland, a paddock and a workshop. There are two driveways, one to the east providing access to the double garage, and the other to the west giving access to the five-bay carport and front entrance.

The house itself has an elegant traditional façade, whilst the inside blends original period features with modern additions, having been reimagined by renowned architect Peter Aldington. There are six generous bedrooms and three bathrooms across the first floor, and the ground floor features a triple aspect dining room, large drawing room, kitchen, breakfast room, and a utility/boot room.

The formal gardens are mostly laid to lawn, with mature hedges, trees and shrubs throughout and a wonderful rose garden.

The village of Whitchurch is full of history and was considered by Sir John Betjeman to be one of the best Buckinghamshire villages. The village offers local facilities including several garages, a petrol station and shop, a farm shop and a well-known butchers. It also benefits from many ancient footpaths and circular walks through the surrounding countryside. Aylesbury, with its multiple shopping facilities and amenities, is only 5 miles away and Milton Keynes lies 12 miles away.

The area is well served with schools including - Swanbourne House, Winchester House and Ashfold and a very highly regarded state primary - Whitchurch Combined School. Secondary schools, most with bus services from the village, include Stowe, Berkhamsted School, Akeley Wood, Thornton College, Waddesdon Church of England Secondary and the highly sought-after Aylesbury Grammar Schools.

Commuter communications are very good with a fast train service available from Leighton Buzzard to London Euston and from Aylesbury to London Marylebone. The motorway network is accessed at Junction 7 or 10 of the M40 and junction 14 of the M1.

Buckingham 12 miles, Wendover 10 miles, Princes Risborough 13 miles, Milton Keynes 15 miles, Bicester 17 miles, Oxford 27 miles, Central London 56 miles.

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