Description
A brick under slate, four bedroom village property with three reception rooms overlooking an enclosed garden in the heart of Weedon village. The Old Forge is a character cottage, which was originally the village forge, and retains period features including exposed beams and an original brick fireplace. It has approximately 1,924 sq. ft. of combined accommodation arranged over three floors, including the cellar. The property has been extended and renovated over the years and now offers on the ground floor, three separate reception rooms a sitting room, a conservatory, and a study/family room. There is an open plan kitchen/breakfast room, a utility/boot room, a cloakroom, and a ground floor bedroom.
On the first floor, the landing accesses three further bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe, and the family bathroom.
The property is located on the village High Street in the centre of Weedon and the rear patio/courtyard and enclosed lawned garden are well orientated to catch the afternoon sun.
Ground Floor The reception hall opens to a study/family room and a dual aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The remodelled kitchen/breakfast room is the focal point of this property and is open plan to the dining area. At the rear of the kitchen is a recently extended utility and boot room with a vaulted ceiling and a cloakroom. There is also a door leading to the conservatory, which opens to the westerly facing rear garden. Adjoining the conservatory is the ground floor bedroom which has vaulted ceilings and overlooks the garden. The property also a cellar suitable for storage or as a gym.
First Floor The stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first floor landing which accesses three further bedrooms. The double aspect principal bedroom has recently been modernised along with the four piece en suite bathroom with a Velux window, and the walk-in wardrobe. There is a further family bathroom and a study/nursery area with a dormer window overlooking the garden, added as part of the recent upgrades.
Situation and Schooling The property is within walking distance of The Five Elms public house. Weedon also has a Methodist church and a children's playground. The property is in catchment for Whitchurch Combined School (2.8 miles), and for the Aylesbury grammar schools. Whitchurch also has a Supermart/post office, a public house, a church and a beauty salon. Independent schools include Swanbourne House (6.5 miles), Stowe (17.7 miles), and Akeley Wood (17.3 miles).
