The Hey Wey High Street | Dadford | | MK18 5JX

The Hey Wey Cover.indd 3 03/02/2020 11:28 THE HEY WEY

The Hey Wey takes its name from the no longer existing ancient road (that would have been an un- paved track) that linked Dadford to Stowe and then went to and beyond to London. An old milestone dated 1775 still exists at the property and signposts 60 miles to London. Hey, refers to high as it would have led over high ground at Stowe and Wey comes from the Anglo Saxon weg, meaning route not suitable for wagons due to being too steep and possibly muddy. The High Street, re-named from Back Lane, is the opposite of what you might expect from the name being a narrow, no through road and is not therefore a busy thoroughfare. Accommodation summary At the end of the High Street a shared driveway leads to both Vancouver Lodge and The Hey Wey, and then splits to a gated tree lined private driveway that meanders up to the house where there is extensive gravelled parking and consent for a double garage which has been constructed to sub floor level. Steps lead to an Oak door to:

Ground Floor You enter the property through a good sized oak framed entrance lobby with coat hanging space that opens into a galleried Grand Hall which is flooded with natural light by a large picture window to the front. From the grand hall stairs rise to the first floor and access is gained to a Cloakroom. Doors from the grand hall give access to all ground floor rooms with exception of the utility room which is accessed through the family kitchen.

Family Kitchen is a large and impressive room making an ideal hub for families and for those who like to entertain and is zoned in kitchen, dining and seating areas.

Kitchen is fitted with oak butcher’s block work surfaces with inset 1½ bowl stainless steel drainer sink with mixer tap, with window over giving views across the garden to the paddock, gooseberry shaker style units comprising base units of cupboards and drawers. Electric range cooker with a seven ring gas hob (from a gas cylinder) with two ovens and a grill. Two fridge/freezers. Island extending to breakfast bar with fitted cupboards and shelves and space and plumbing for a dishwasher.

There is a seating area suitable for relaxing and chatting over a coffee and an informal dining area with a splay bay window framing a vista through an avenue of pleached hornbeam hedges leading your eye across to Wolfe’s Obelisk, and french doors open onto the rear garden.

From the family kitchen a stable door gives access to a good-sized Utility Room that has plumbing for a washing machine and space for a drying rack, and a door to a recessed porch to the rear garden, with coat hanging space and somewhere to kick off the wellies. A further door leads into a walk-in larder.

Lounge focuses on an exposed brickwork inglenook style fireplace with a heavy beam over with wood burner, and windows give views over the Deer Park and french doors lead from here onto a patio with views to the side and front gardens and this room provides ample seating space to enjoy the views and relax.

Dining Room has space for an eight seater dining table and has a window giving views to the Deer Park.

Study/ Music Room having windows to the front and side aspect with pleasant views to the side and front gardens. The kitchen is our favourite room; it’s a very spacious area where everyone naturally congregates. It has a lovely outlook with French doors opening out onto the terrace and garden which makes it ideal for indoor to outdoor entertaining.” Seller Insight

Tucked away down a private drive on the east edge of the North Buckinghamshire hamlet of Dadford, just a stones-throw away from historic , this stunning detached Welsh Oak frame house sits within gloriously tranquil grounds. Completed in 2004, it’s hard to believe this is a 21st century home as it exudes all the old-world, romantic charm of a period property. Acquiring the plot in 2002, the owners built The Hey Wey from scratch; ‘we’d always wanted to build an oak frame house and when this beautiful plot became available we were able to realise our dream of creating a truly unique home. The location is very attractive; we sit on the edge of Stowe House and Deer Park surrounded by nature, wildlife and breath-taking scenery. It’s an extremely peaceful place to live with stunning views and a wealth of walks accessible from the garden gate. It really is idyllic.’

The area is steeped in history, with the village name being Anglo Saxon in origin; ‘the parish church is in a unique position in the grounds of Stowe School and boasts an engraved window by Laurence Whistler,’ say the owners. The area is well-served with a local farm shop, supermarkets, a day nursery and a wealth of excellent schools, both state and independent.

‘The oak frame creates a wonderful ambience inside and out and the wood has a very comforting and tactile nature. The plot is 4.5 acres – 3 acres of which are paddocks – and the garden has been designed to have a mix of formal and natural areas, all making the most of the uninterrupted views.’

‘We’ve had many wonderful family gatherings in the house celebrating landmark birthdays, a wedding and the arrival of grandchildren – we once comfortably accommodated 19 overnight guests. We have ample parking space too.’

‘We’ll miss the idyllic situation and the good friends we’ve made in the village.’*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both king sized double aspect bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, both with From the grand hall dog leg stairs rise to a galleried landing that affords access to five bedrooms (three en saniflow toilets. suite), the family bathroom, a landing study area and two airing cupboards, one being shelved and one housing the hot water tank. From here stairs rise to the second floor attic rooms. Bedroom 4 is king sized with views to the front and to the paddock and Bedroom 5 is a large single with views to the Deer Park. Master Bedroom with en suite bathroom is a king sized bedroom having a part turreted ceiling to a splay bay window enjoying panoramic views over the Deer Park and a further window overlooking the paddock. Second Floor Stairs rise to three large heated attic rooms having natural lighting provided by roof lights or sky lights, light and power that may offer the opportunity to provide further bedroom and bathroom space or would make excellent hobby rooms or studios, subject to all necessary consents and works.

Outside Front Garden to driveway and gravelled parking, lawn and a large number of mature trees including: horse chestnut, beech, hazel, ash, yew and holly. A Spinney, excellent for children’s camps and with a badger sett at the far end. Gated access to Paddock. Milestone.

Side Garden to Paddock – Space for double garage constructed to sub floor base. Lawn. Garden shed, cedar greenhouse, and borders. Holly and ash tree. Oil tank and boiler. Outside water taps.

Side Garden Gravel Patio accessed from the Lounge with rose garden bordered by lavender hedge with steps down to lawn, wild grasses, cowslips and camassias in Spring, silver birch and willow.

Rear Garden backing onto the Deer Park and laid to lawn. Spindle and sorbus trees. Pleached hornbeam hedges, herbaceous borders and veg patch.

Paddock approximately 3 acres having a water supply and right of way across adjoining land for agricultural vehicles (subject to limited access rights to 52 times in a year).

NB: Majority of mature trees are subject to Tree Preservation Orders.

We’ve derived great pleasure from the garden – we particularly love to watch our grandchildren enjoy the freedom the outside space affords them. The plot is extremely peaceful, and we love having direct access to the surrounding countryside’ LOCATION

Dadford is situated approximately 4 miles from Buckingham and is sandwiched between Stowe and Silverstone and is afforded good access to Milton Keynes and Bicester having rail connections to London (Euston/Paddington/Marylebone)’

Dadford is a small village with a good sense of community based around the village hall, alllotments and Parish church, located in the grounds of Stowe School. Nearby is the popular Boycott Farm Shop and café and Welsh Lane day nursery.

Useful information Heating: Oil fired wet under floor heating to ground floor and radiator heating to first and second floor.

Windows: Hardwood double glazed windows.

Services: Mains: Drainage (with Klargester pump), Water & Electric

Council Tax Band: G

Village Amenities: Village Hall (W.I, social events and community activities) Dadford ramblers’s, Playground and Allotments.

Nearest pub: Silverstone or Buffler’s Holt.

Nearby, Silverstone Racing Circuit (some events offer free access, excluding MotoGP & F1), and Silverstone Golf Course.

Nearby Towns: Further amenities are close by at Buckingham (4 miles), Brackley (7 Miles), Towcester (8 miles), Bicester (12 miles), Banbury (17 Miles), Milton Keynes (18 miles), Leighton Buzzard (22 miles) (all distances approximate)

Primary School: St James & St John School, Ofsted: Good

Secondary School: Ofsted: Good, Royal School Ofsted: Unavailable

Independent Schools: Stowe School, Beachborough School, Winchester House, Akeley Wood Senior School. Thornton Girls.

Rail Links: Rail links to at Milton Keynes (approximately 33 minutes to London Euston), Bicester North (approximately 56 minutes to London Marylebone) & Bicester Village (approximately 51 minutes to London Marylebone) London Leighton Buzzard (approximately 34 minutes to London Euston) Banbury (approximately 56 minutes to London Marylebone)

Motorway Links: Convenient road access to M1 (J13 & J14) and M40 (J9 & J10) motorways.

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