Westlington House Dinton, Buckinghamshire

Aylesbury 5 miles, Thame 5 miles, Haddenham and Thame Parkway to London Marylebone 37 minutes, Oxford 19 miles, London West End 44 miles, Heathrow 36 miles, M40 9 miles, M1 23 miles (Distances and time are approximate) A charming country house with beautiful gardens, on the edge of the hamlet of Westlington.

Oxford Country Department 274 Banbury Road, 55 Baker Street Oxfordshire OX2 7DY London, W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1865 264 851 Tel: +44 20 7861 1114 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk [email protected] Situation In the neighbouring village of Westlington is the Seven Stars regular mainline service to London Marylebone taking public house and La Chouette for fine dining. There are approximately 37 minutes. The M40 is 9 miles to the west extensive services available in both Aylesbury and Thame, and the M1 is 23 miles to the east, linking up to the national whilst Oxford has an excellent range of shops, theatres and motorway networks and London. hospitals and is about 18 miles to the west. Sporting opportunities in the area include golf at The There are some renowned schools in the area including Oxfordshire and tennis clubs nearby, in Cuddington and Ashfold School, The Dragon, Summerfields, Cothill and Long Crendon. The Manor. Secondary Schools include Oxford High, The renowned Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is a short drive, Headington, St Edwards and Magdalen College. whilst racing is available at Ascot and the area provides Haddenham and Thame Parkway is a short drive with a excellent walking opportunities. Westlington House Westlington House is a superb family home, dating from the 17th century, which has been very well maintained and partly refurbished by the current owners in the last few years. Set at the end of a beautiful tree lined driveway, the house enjoys wonderful views over its own grounds and surrounding countryside, as well as the Chiltern Hills. The house is entered through a lobby into the reception hall, with stone flagged flooring, attractive corniced ceilings and a sweeping staircase to the first-floor galleried landing. To the left of the hall, is the drawing room, with its large open fireplace and door through to the conservatory. The large dining room is on the opposite side of the hall, with doors leading to the sitting room and the garden room, which is in the heart of the house. Double doors lead to the terrace and walled garden. The large and impressive family room, with its high ceiling, is to the end of the house, along with the study and access to a small courtyard. The kitchen, which was re-fitted around 3 years ago, has an AGA and plenty of wall and floor storage, along with a large central island. The breakfast room, adjacent to the kitchen, which was similarly refurbished, is ideal for family breakfasts and evening dining. The ground floor also has a large utility and boot room as well as three WCs. On the first and second floors there are currently six bedrooms and a study/bedroom. The principal bedroom is double aspect, enjoying views over the gardens and fields. It has a large dressing room and bathroom as well as a walk-in wardrobe. There is a guest bedroom with en suite shower room, then three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC. The sixth bedroom, on the second floor, has an en suite plus shower and a large storage room. Part way up the staircase is a large well-lit study, complete with two fitted maple desks and built in ceiling speakers, which could be turned into a further bedroom. All of the accommodation can be seen on the enclosed floorplans.

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Bedroom Main House: 7,741 sq ft / 719.2 sq m Garage: 159 sq ft / 14.8 sq m Bathroom Total: 7,900 sq ft / 734 sq m (Excluding Void/Carport/Courtyard) Kitchen/Utility This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Storage Terrace Recreation

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Ground Floor First Floor Gardens and grounds The gardens have been beautifully maintained and offer a mixture of mature and partially irrigated flower beds, stunning specimen trees, including walnut and cedar, as well as manicured lawns. There is a charming orchard with pear, apple and plum trees. The garden has an outdoor heated swimming pool and mosaic tiled hot tub, set in a paved terrace to the end of the walled garden, which also has espaliered fruit trees on the walls. There are box hedged pathways around the gardens and of particular note are the traditional Wychert walls which can only be found in the Vale of Aylesbury. The land at Westlington House includes three large fields, with one bordering the drive and two to the rear.

Services Mains electricity, water and drainage. Mains gas fired central heating. Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way There is a right of way over the main driveway which is owned by the neighbouring property. The Lodge also has right of access over the end of the driveway. A public footpath runs through the southern field, as shown on the sale plan. Local Authority Aylesbury Vale District Council. Tel: 01296 585858. Westlington House Energy Performance Certificate Rating: Band D Change of name of Westlington House On a sale, the name off the house will be changed to Westlington Manor. (Further information can be obtained from the vendors’ agents). Directions (HP17 8TX) From Junction 7 of the M40, take the road towards Thame. Bypass Thame and follow the signs to Aylesbury A418. After approximately 5 miles, just before the Bottle and Glass pub, the entrance to the driveway leading to Westlington House is on the right-hand side. Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents, Knight Frank LLP.

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