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Aylesbury 7 miles (Marylebone 55 mins), Leighton Buzzard 10 miles (Euston 40 mins) (Distances approx) 2a GRANBOROUGH ROAD, NORTH MARSTON, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 3PN AN INDIVIDUAL FAMILY HOME SET WITHIN GOOD SIZE MATURE GARDENS THAT PROVIDE A HIGH DEGREE OF PRIVACY. THREE FLOORS OF ATTRACTIVE ACCOMMODATION AND A DETACHED STUDIO/GAMES ROOM Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Study/Family Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen & Dining Room, Utility Room, Five Bedrooms (One Ensuite), Family Bathroom. Large Driveway, Games Room/Studio, Lovely Garden Space

GUIDE PRICE £625,000 Freehold

LOCATION The village of North Marston has a Primary School, a Public House The surrounding market towns and villages provide a wealth of with restaurant, community shop specialising in local produce, historical and interesting places to visit including Village Hall and a childrens play area and sports field with running Manor, House and Steam Railway. Extensive track and nature trail. There is a fine Norman Parish Church where shopping facilities are situated at Bicester Village Retail Outlet, in 1947 – 48 some bones were found in a recess on the east wall. Friar’s Square Centre in and Milton Keynes. The bones were supposedly connected to the relics of John Schorne, Some 7 miles to the south is Aylesbury and 10 miles away is a famed wonder worker who became the Rector of the village in Leighton Buzzard with good train services to Marylebone and 1290. Schorne, an unofficial performed two great miracles, Euston respectively. Both the M40 and M1 are within half an hours firstly conjuring and trapping the Devil in a Boot and secondly he is drive. The Aylesbury line has been extended to said to have struck the ground with his staff whereupon a spring Parkway station which now provides a frequent service to with amazing healing powers gushed forth. The village flourished Marylebone from . and prospered due to the well and after Schornes death and subsequent burial in the Church pilgrims came in droves to visit the EDUCATION shrine. Preparatory Schools at Ashfold, and Akeley. In 1700 the High Street is said to have caught fire and destroyed Village Primary School in North Marston. many buildings, nevertheless there still remains a number of old Upper Secondary School in . cottages and small houses, mostly of half timber with brick fillings Public Schools at Stowe and Berkhamsted. and thatched or tiled roofs. A few retain their wattle and daub Grammar Schools at Buckingham and Aylesbury. fillings.

an island incorporating a breakfast bar. Remaining are a ‘Smeg’ dishwasher and ‘Samsung’ fridge/freezer alongside an integrated under counter fridge and a ‘Rangemaster’ cooking range that has two ovens, grill, five gas burners and a halogen hot plate. Above is a brushed chrome extraction hood. Double doors open onto the garden from the dining room. In the utility room is a tiled floor, stainless steel sink, cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine and the boiler. On the landing the staircase continues up to the second floor. Occupying the first floor are four bedrooms, three doubles and a single including the master that has wardrobes along one wall with mirrored doors and a well equipped ensuite bathroom. In the family bathroom are tiled walls, a smart white suite and a separate shower cubicle. A large bedroom has been created on the top floor, there are dormer and a velux window and some further unconverted loft could be used to form a second ensuite facility.

DESCRIPTION 2a Granborough Road was built in 1973, now nestling within a mature plot tucked away from the street, the house having red brick elevations beneath a clay tile roof and upvc leaded light windows. The property is presented in very good decorative order and has well proportioned accommodation that enjoys lots of natural light. On the ground floor all but the utility room has ‘Karndean’ flooring beginning in a spacious reception hall where the staircase is located. There is a study or family room and opposite are doors into the sitting room that is dual aspect with a box bay window at the front, the room has two ceiling beams and a working brick fireplace with a timber mantle and plinth. The cloakroom is half tiled and a good size cupboard can be found under the stairs. Across the back of the house is an open plan kitchen and dining area, the former fitted with maple style units and granite effect worktops, there is concealed lighting and

VIEWING – Strictly via the vendors agent

DIRECTIONS – From Aylesbury take the A413 towards Winslow and Buckingham. At the end of the village of Whitchurch bear left at the mini roundabout towards Oving then at the top of the hill turn right and continue on this road to North Marston into the High Street which evolves to Granborough Road.

OUTSIDE The plot is well established and enjoys a good deal of privacy from trees and screening. At the entrance are two five bar gates then a tarmac driveway and parking for up to five vehicles. A path leads up to the front door, there is a lawn, flowers and shrubs. The garage block has been adapted to a games room/studio with downlighting, a bar and boarded loft, if so required it could though easily be returned to its original use. At the rear is as previously mentioned a mature private garden comprising of a two tier lawn, seasoned trees and plants with seating areas in both, paved on the lower level and a decked terrace on the higher level. In the corner is a 8’ x 6’ shed.

SERVICES – Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating (Boiler replaced approx. 2 years ago)

IMPORTANT NOTICE W. HUMPHRIES for themselves and as Agents to the Vendors of the property give notice that: 1 These particulars have been prepared to give a fair overall description of the property whilst some descriptions are inevitably subjective, all information is given in good faith. No statement within these particulars should be relied upon as being either a statement or a representation of fact. The descriptions within do not contribute part of any offer or contract. 2 All measurements, areas and distances mentioned in these particulars are approximate and are issued as a guide only. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. 3 Photographs incorporated within these particulars show only certain parts of the property and no assumptions should therefore be made in respect of parts of the property which may not be shown. 4 Nothing in these particulars should be seen as a statement that the property or any fixture described is in good condition or otherwise. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of any property or item included within the sale. None of the appliances or services mentioned in these particulars have been tested by W. Humphries and no warranty is given or implied by them that they are in good working order. 5 If reference is made either to alterations to the property or a change of use, no warranty is given by W. Humphries or the Vendors/Lessors that any planning or other consents or Building Regulations approval has been obtained. Where references are made to potential uses (subject to planning) this information is given in good faith although purchasers must take their own enquiries to the relevant authorities. 6 Most importantly if there is any particular aspect of the property about which you would like further information, we invite you to discuss this with us before you travel to view the property. J042 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330

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