Fullbrook Barn, ,

Buckinghamshire, MK18 3JY

Aylesbury 7 miles (Marylebone 55 mins) Bicester 15 miles (M40 Jnc 9) all distances/times approx. FULLBROOK BARN, HOGSHAW, , MK18 3JY

IN A GLORIOUS RURAL LOCATION NESTLED UNDER THE HILLS, A SUPERB CONVERTED BARN SURROUNDED IN OVER TWO AND A HALF ACRES OF LAND. EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTENSIVE PANORAMIC VIEWS WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO A BRIDLEWAY THE ACCOMMODATION: Hallway, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study or Family Room/Bedroom Four, Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, Guest Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room, Third Double Bedroom, Family Bathroom OUTSIDE: Tree Lined Driveway Behind Electric Gates, Manicured Grounds, Garden Courtyard, Extensive Parking, Workshop, Two Double Garages and Store, Kennels with Grooming Room and Fenced Run, Boating Pond with Jetty

FOR SALE FREEHOLD

LOCATION EDUCATION Hogshaw is a within Vale district in Buckinghamshire, . Primary Schools at , & Winslow It comprises the two ancient villages of Hogshaw and Fulbrook, though neither exist in Upper School at their entirety any more. It is in the , between East Claydon and Preparatory schools at Ashfold, and Oxford Quainton. The village name 'Hogshaw' is Anglo Saxon in origin, and means 'Hogg's Public schools at Stowe, Berkhamsted and Oxford. brook' (where 'Hogg' is someone's personal name). In the Domesday Book of 1086 it Grammar Schools at Aylesbury and Buckingham. was recorded as Hoggsceaga.. Anciently the parish was in the possession of the Knights Templar, and when that order DESCRIPTION was abolished the Knights Hospitaller. It began as the Hogshaw Nunnery and then Fullbrook Barn was converted around 9 years ago by the current owners, the building became the Hogshaw Commandery in the 15th century. However in the Dissolution of itself is 17th Century, grade II listed and was the dairy yard to Fullbrook Farm. It was the Monasteries in 1547 the parish was seized by the Crown. It was after this time that finished to a high specification and predominantly fitted in oak including the latch the villages become depopulated. It was in 1720 that the church was officially doors and window sills, everything down to the Italian wrought metal lighting and jet depopulated for financial reasons, and the remaining villagers forced to worship at East black metal plug sockets and switches are of the highest quality. The heating is Claydon. The church was demolished shortly after. distributed via Victorian style cast iron radiators with underfloor in the bathroom, All that remains of the two villages today is a handful of houses. shower rooms and kitchen. The surrounding market towns and villages provide a wealth of historical and The location is quite stunning sitting just below the Quainton Hills very much on its interesting places to visit including Manor, Claydon House and Quainton own surrounded by countryside and enjoying exceptional panoramic views in every Steam Railway. Extensive shopping facilities are situated at Bicester Village Retail direction. Outlet, the refurbished Friar’s Square Centre in Aylesbury, and Milton Keynes. The barn itself has an oak front door into a long hallway with an Italian Travertine The A41 provides easy access into Aylesbury, Bicester and the M40 network. Rail floor that extends in the kitchen. The hall, as with the rest of the interior boasts superb connections are fast and convenient on the Chiltern Turbo reaching London vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and timbers. At the western end is a magnificent, Marylebone in under an hour from Aylesbury. Services toEuston are available from substantial sitting room with a brick fireplace and hearth in which resides a and Leighton Buzzard. Aylesbury Parkway now provides a link to woodburning stove that has a fully opening door to provide an open fire option if Marylebone at . desired. There is a lovely candle type chandelier and the room has a dual aspect front

At the front is a terrace that takes in the quite breathtaking views and overlooks the majority of the land which extends to over 2.5 acres and is in the main lawn and grass that is beautifully manicured. At the northern boundary is a large pond with a jetty. There are two principal blocks of outbuildings, the first with a workshop, two double garages and shed that has a wash basin and wc. It is timber construction on a concrete base and has lights and power points. There is also a loggia. To the west of the barn are timber kennels with a fenced pen. Three of the kennels have been knocked through now making a 12’ x 6’ room and two remaining 6’x 4’ rooms. On the end is a grooming room with a bath and hot water, all have lighting.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG fired central heating

VIEWING Strictly via the vendors agent W Humphries Ltd

DIRECTIONS From Aylesbury take the A41 toward Bicester through Waddesdon and turn right signposted to Quainton. At the crossroads turn left, then left again at the T-junction. At the next T-junction turn right and continue into Hogshaw hamlet. Turn right into the and rear. The dining room can seat many guests and also enjoys a dual aspect. Between gated road and the driveway will be found on the right after just over a kilometre. the dining room and kitchen is bedroom four or study/family room, a good size for either purpose. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with off white coloured units that contain German engineered interiors with innovative storage solutions of racking and carousels, even a pantry. There are polished black granite worktops and a central island with power points. Built in are a gas hob with 5 burners, a 4 ring halogen hob, AEG double oven and concealed dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Remaining is a Samsung larder fridge/freezer. At the end of the hall is a very smart bathroom and bedroom wing of the barn. The master is an indulgent size and equipped with a range of fitted wardrobes, drawers and dressing table, there is another chandelier here, this one of wrought metal and gold leaf. The ensuite has a large bath, Jack & Jill wash basins, wc and a separate cubicle with an overhead shower. Bedrooms two and three are doubles, the former with an ensuite shower room.

OUTSIDE The approach is initially down the farm lane to the entrance that has tall electric iron gates. Once inside a tree lined tarmac driveway leads up to the property. To the rear is a charming courtyard with paving and shingle incorporating numerous raised sleeper beds containing flowers, small trees and shrubs. There is attractive box hedging and a pond.

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

74 High Street, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JD Tel: 01296 658270 Fax: 01296 658272 Website: www.whumphries.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]