Watbridge Farm, ,

Buckinghamshire, HP18 0HA

Haddenham & Parkway 6 miles, 9 miles, Bicester 11 miles (Marylebone 35 mins, 55 mins and 50 mins respectively. Times and distances approx.) Watbridge Farm, Ashendon, , HP18 0HA A FABULOUS EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENT IN A TRULY OUTSTANDING RURAL LOCATION SURROUNDED BY THE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE AND HAVING DIRECT ACCESS ONTO BRIDLEWAYS. IN ALL 3.5 ACRES

FOUR BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED BARN CONVERSION, OUTBUILDINGS WITH 5 STABLES, STORAGE, TACK ROOM AND OFFICE (POTENTIAL ANNEXE). LARGE GARDEN. YARD AND EXTENSIVE PARKING. PADDOCKS

FOR SALE FREEHOLD LOCATION DESCRIPTION Ashendon is a lovely hilltop village of mainly Cottages and old Farmhouses Watbridge Farm enjoys a truly stunning rural setting in picturesque countryside with breathtaking views over the Aylesbury plain. The Church of St Mary, between the villages of Westcott and Ashendon. The property however is not which stands at the summit of the village, holds in a long, low recess in the isolated with two neighbours for company although it still very much retains its Chancel, an effigy of an unknown Knight. own privacy. The approach is down almost a mile long concrete track through The name Ashendon comes from Ashen-Hill, i.e. grown over with ashes. The open fields, at the entrance are electric gates which lead into the yard. To the area was once the ancient Berwood Forest and the old hunting grounds of left are the outbuildings and stables and on the right the residence which is a Saxon and Norman Kings. grade II listed barn conversion dating from two periods, being part 1820 and The nearby market towns and villages provide a wealth of historical and part probably the same age as the adjacent farmhouse of circa. 1700. Its interesting places to visit including Manor, Claydon House and attractive elevations are mainly stone with some brick infill and dressing Steam Railway. Extensive shopping facilities are situated at Bicester beneath a clay tile roof, internally the accommodation has a wonderful array of Village Retail Outlet, the refurbished Friar’s Square Centre in Aylesbury, exposed beans and timbers with many oak doors and the entire rear aspect Milton Keynes and Oxford. benefits from unsurpassed views. Thame Parkway Station about 6 miles away, Aylesbury (approx.9 miles)and The entrance is into the early nineteenth century building and a reception hall Bicester provide a fast convenient service reaching London Marylebone in with a tiled floor that continues into other rooms. Off here is a study and the under an hour. The A41 provides easy access into Aylesbury, Bicester and the main staircase, a nicely fitted bathroom with a separate shower and then the M40 network. The Aylesbury line has been extended to kitchen/breakfast room that has high gloss white units and wooden worktops Parkway station which now provides a frequent service to Marylebone from incorporating a breakfast bar. The kitchen also has concealed lighting and . numerous spaces for appliances including a cooking range. Bearing right from the hall is the older structure, firstly the very comfortable dining room and EDUCATION finally a magnificent sitting room with a vaulted ceiling displaying the original Preparatory Schools at Ashfold and Oxford. beams. There are outside doors front and rear, the latter onto the patio and Village Primary School at Westcott. garden. At the end is a raised hearth on which sits a cast iron woodburning Waddesdon Secondary School. stove and the room also has a mezzanine storage area. At the bottom of a Public Schools at Oxford, Berkhamsted and Stowe. winding galleried staircase is a wc and above a large bedroom. Grammar Schools at Aylesbury.

The Grounds: The barn, buildings and formal garden occupy approx. three quarters of an acre providing a substantial lawned garden that is dotted with trees. Alongside the rear of the property is a sizable stone and shingle terrace separated from the lawn by a dwarf wall.

Access to the land is provided down the side of the garden and it comprises of over two and a half acres of level pasture in four post and rail paddocks bounded by more post and rail fencing and mature hedgerow.

At the front of the electric gates is a further parking space suitable for a lorry.

NB: Both the track into Watbridge Farm and indeed the property itself have direct access onto bridleways.

AGENTS NOTE: The 0.8 mile track serving Watbridge Farm and its neighbours is owned by a farmer and Watbridge farm has full access and rights of way.

There are three further bedrooms, two doubles, and a single served by a family bathroom. The biggest bedroom encompasses a dressing room and has a picture window to absorb the outlook.

OUTSIDE

The Buildings: They lie opposite the dwelling with hardstanding/parking in between for numerous vehicles.

Brick and block tack room/day room with concrete floor, water, lights and power.

The principle barn is block built with a steel frame again with a concrete floor, water, lights and power. There is a covered store and muck heap area, feed room/implement store and five sturdy ‘Monarch’ internal loose boxes.

Games room/office that has storage heaters, tiled floor, lighting and power points This could (subject to the necessary consents) be readily converted into an annexe



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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