Wood Farm Barn Preston Bissett, Buckingham Wood Farm Barn Preston Bissett, Buckingham
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WOOD FARM BARN PRESTON BISSETT, BUCKINGHAM WOOD FARM BARN PRESTON BISSETT, BUCKINGHAM 21ST CENTURY CONVERSION OF A 19TH CENTURY BARN OFFERING MODERN DAY COMFORTS IN A RURAL SETTING Approximate distances: Buckingham 4.5 miles, Bicester 9 miles, Brackley 9 miles, Milton Keynes 17 miles, M40 (J10) 11 miles, Oxford 22 miles, Bicester North to London Marylebone about 49 minutes Entrance hall w dining room w sitting room w study w wine store w kitchen/breakfast room w utility room w cloakroom Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room w three further double bedrooms w en-suite shower room w family bathroom Swimming pool w sauna w shower room w gym w boot room Three bay garage w off road parking Double bay workshop w woodstore w tractor shed w post and rail paddock grazing Landscaped gardens w greenhouse w kitchen garden and orchard w In all approx 6.8 acres Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. SAVILLS BANBURY 36 SOUTH BAR, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX16 9AE TEL: 01295 228000, FAX: 01295 228001 [email protected] SAVILLS.CO.UK SITUATION Preston Bissett is a picturesque village in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, with a 14th Century Parish church, popular gastro pub The White Hart, and Preston Bissett Nurseries, Country Shop and Coffee Shop. The nearby village of Tingewick offers a range of further village amenities. The market towns of Buckingham and Bicester provide extensive facilities, with the larger centres of Milton Keynes and Oxford close by. Communications are excellent and include train links to London which can be found at Bicester to London Marylebone (about 49 minutes), and Milton Keynes to London Euston (about 30 minutes). M40 (J10) can be found approximately 11 miles away at Ardley. The M1 is also easily accessible at Milton Keynes. Excellent selection of educational establishments including the Royal Latin Grammar School and Buckingham School. Independent preparatory schools at Akeley Wood, Beachborough (Westbury), Winchester House (Brackley) and Swanbourne (nr Winslow), with senior independent schools including Stowe School, Akeley Wood, Thornton College (girls), Bloxham and Tudor Hall (girls). Sporting and leisure activities include golf at Buckingham and Whittlebury; cinema at Bicester and Milton Keynes; theatre at Milton Keynes and Oxford; horse racing at Towcester; National Trust house and gardens at Stowe; motor racing at Silverstone. DESCRIPTION • Wood Farm Barn was built in the late 19th Century and was a working farm yard until 1987. Purchased by the current owners in 2002, it has been comprehensively restored and converted and is now a highly energy efficient house which has retained the character and feel of a barn conversion, providing the comforts of modern day living in a rural setting. • Occupying an enviable position, the property commands wonderful views across open countryside. • The spacious entrance hall with wood burning stove leads into the dining room which is a fantastic full height space with vaulted ceiling, exposed A frame timbers and brickwork. A large expanse of glazing with French doors creates a light and spacious living space which opens onto an extensive terrace area. This room features a dual aspect fireplace with wood burning stove which can be enjoyed from both the dining room and the sitting room. Stairs ascend to a galleried landing with a spacious study on one side and a double bedroom with en suite shower room on the other. • There is a generous kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of handcrafted wooden wall and base units, a granite work surface, large central island, a built in Miele refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel twin drawer dishwasher and a Falcon Range cooker. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility room fitted with additional handcrafted wooden wall and base units, granite work surface and a sink unit. • In the east wing of the house are three bedrooms; a good size master/ guest bedroom with an en suite shower room, and two generous double bedrooms with a family bathroom. Local Authority: Aylesbury Vale District Council, 01296 585858. • As well as the accommodation in the main house there is also a pool Postcode: MK18 4HB room with a 23’5 x 10’3 ft Swimming Pool by Bakewell Pools of Oxford, a sauna and a useful shower room. Fixtures and Fittings : Those items mentioned in these sale • The west wing of the house which can be accessed by both the pool particulars are included in the freehold sale as are all carpets, curtains and blinds. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. light fittings, room and the garden, benefits from a useful boot room, gym, power garden furniture and some items of garden statuary are expressly room, and a 3 bay garage with automatic insulated roller shutter doors. excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. There is scope for this area to be readily converted to an annexe or additional bedrooms if required, subject to the necessary consents. Viewing: By appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any particular GARDENS AND GROUNDS points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of Savills’ staff who has seen the property. • Wood Farm Barn sits in a relatively secluded position with mature trees and hedges providing privacy. • A long gravelled driveway leads Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance to the front of the house with ample courtyard parking and a triple Certificate is available upon request. garage block. • The property sits centrally within landscaped gardens which are predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with herbaceous borders and Glendale beds, hedges, and specimen trees and shrubs. Large productive Kitchen garden, and orchard. • There are stone paved and gravel entertaining areas to the rear of the house ideal for summer entertaining. • Post and rail paddock grazing. OUTBUILDINGS • Double bay workshop and woodstore designed by Warwick Buildings and set into the paddocks, with potential to be converted to stables if required. • Large Tractor shed and Garden store • Greenhouse • In all approx 6.77 acres Area : 6.77 acres (2.74 ha) DIRECTIONS From J9 of the M40, take the A43 heading north towards Bicester. Proceed through Bicester onto the Buckingham Road (A4421). Continue on this road for about 5 miles and then take a right turn, signposted Barton Hartshorn. After passing through the village of Barton Hartshorn, take a left turn to Preston Bissett and in 400 yards take a right turn. At the T-junction turn left, and Wood Farm Barn is the second drive Wood Farm Barn on the left hand side, after about 600 yards from the T-junction. Wood Farm House SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Propane gas Mole End to cooker hob. Ground source heat pump running underfloor heating PLAN NOT TO SCALE throughout. Private drainage. NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of YourH.M. STtateionaxtry HOffereice. (C) Crown Copyright ADDITIONAL INFORMATION licence number 100024244 Council Tax Band: G 0m 25m 50m 75m Woodview Stables Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Accomodation: See floorplans Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:2455 Total gross internal area (approx): 415.9 sq m / 4477 sq ft Outbuildings: 105.8 sqm / 1139 sq ft Total: 521.7 sq m / 5616 sq ft (Excluding Shed and Void) Sitting Room Study 5.30 x 5.29 5.48 x 5.37 17'5 x 17'4 18'0 x 17'7 Tractor Shed 5.91 x 5.34 Garage / Workshop 19'5 x 17'6 8.98 x 5.90 Dn 29'6 x 19'4 Dining Room Void 5.76 x 5.24 18'11 x 17'2 Outbuildings Up = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Dn Sauna B T 2.08 x 1.81 B 6'10 x 5'11 Bedroom 4 Power Room Hall Bedroom 1 Pool Pool Room Kitchen 4.50 x 3.61 3.27 x 3.18 5.50 x 4.90 Store 5.36 x 4.93 7.15 x 3.13 11.95 x 4.96 9.14 x 4.99 14'9 x 11'10 10'9 x 10'5 18'1 x 16'1 17'7 x 16'2 23'5 x 10'3 39'2 x 16'3 30'0 x 16'4 Utility 3.63 x 2.62 11'11 x 8'7 Gym 3.20 x 2.93 10'6 x 9'7 IN First Floor Bedroom 3 4.30 x 3.82 14'1 x 12'6 Garage 10.43 x 5.03 34'3 x 16'6 Bedroom 2 4.73 x 4.02 15'6 x 13'2 Ground Floor Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.