Description
A beautiful and substantial detached period family home, with extensive living accommodation extending to over 4,200 sq ft. The character filled property comprises beautiful live-in kitchen, large sitting room, conservatory, office, utility, cloakroom, luxurious master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a self-contained annexe connected to the double garage. Situated on a generous plot of approximately 0.4 acre, the property is well situated for access into Milton Keynes and London beyond.
Hanslope - A pretty village with a great community feel, Hanslope offers everything you would need for day to day life. Families love the excellent amenities from the preschool and primary school, to the village Scouts and Guides clubs. There is a very active community in the village from the Church and its various activities, to the Village Hall which hosts a number of adult and children's classes throughout the week. Its rural location offers many options of public footpaths and bridleways around the area.
The village benefits from two pubs offering good ranges of food and drink, two shops offering groceries and post office services, and the well renowned Milton Keynes Equestrian centre. Just off the Market Square, with its thatched Horseshoe cottages is the Grade I Listed church of St James the Great, described as one of the finest spires in the country. It is a prominent feature of the village and can be seen for long distances across the surrounding countryside.
About half a mile south-east of the village is Hanslope Park. Once the manorial estate of the village, it is now owned by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and is home to HM Government Communications Centre.
Hanslope is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority area of the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, and well connected to the surrounding area. The village is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west northwest of Newport Pagnell, about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Stony Stratford and 8 miles (13 km) north of Central Milton Keynes. fastest journey times from Milton Keynes Central station and more locally Wolverton is approximately 35 minutes into London, Euston. The northern parish boundary is part of the county boundary with Northamptonshire.
Ground Floor - The front door opens into a huge sitting room, separated from the formal dining room by a substantial inglenook fireplace with inset wood-burning stove. There is a vast "live-in" kitchen, the hub of the house, with two sets of bi-fold doors opening into the garden. There is an office / studio with adjacent W.C, plus a conservatory.
First Floor - A private staircase leads to the impressive master suite complete with free-standing bath. A second staircase leads to bedroom two with en-suite, bedroom three and family bathroom.
Second Floor - The stairs lead to a useful study area, and two further bedrooms.
Annexe - Connected to the double garage, there is a ground floor kitchen / dining room and shower room, whilst on the first floor is a large sitting room / bedroom.
Outside - There is a tarmac driveway which provides off-road parking for several cars, leading to the detached double garage. There is a generous lawned front garden and gated access to the rear. There is an expanse of patio adjacent to the bi-fold doors, perfect for al fresco dining. There is an expanse of lawn with mature borders, trees and shrubs, backing onto open farmland with views. In all the plot extends to approximately 0.4 acres.
Agents Note - The main heating system is an oil fired boiler serving radiators, however there is also a propane gas tank underground in the garden which serves the kitchen hob and outdoor barbecue. There is also a septic tank also underground in the garden.
Local Authority - Milton Keynes Council
Civic Offices
1 Saxon Gate East
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 3EJ.
Council Tax Band - Band - G
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents, Howkins and Harrison. Tel:01327-353575.
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warrantied in any way.
Services - The following services are connected to this property :
Mains electricity and water. LPG gas used. Oil fired boiler/central heating. Waste to septic tank.
None of the above services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water and electricity.
Floorplan - Howkins and Harrison provide these plans for reference only - they are not to scale.
Important Notice - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
