Description
A stone and limewash render four bedroom detached cottage with a double garage, stables and outbuildings, and 1.3 acres of paddock and formal gardens with far reaching countryside views. Dating back to the 18th century with additional extensions added over the years, the property was originally two farmworker cottages. The rear of the property was believed to have been a Smithy at some point and retains character features throughout. There is 2,330 sq. ft. of accommodation and the vendors have made improvements throughout. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a sun room, a shower room, sitting room, dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, boiler room and a laundry room. The first floor has four double bedrooms and a family shower room. The principal bedroom has open wardrobes and a six piece en suite bathroom with a roll top bath, shower, twin wash basins, a WC and a bidet.
The formal walled gardens are screened by hedging to the front and are laid to lawn with mature shrubs, bushes and fruit trees which include apple and sloe trees. There are several water taps, an oil storage tank, and a septic tank.
Sitting Room The 39 ft. sitting room has the original beams and an inglenook fireplace with a multi fuel burner on a brick hearth with mood lighting. The room has three different sections and has windows overlooking the front and French doors leading out on to the formal gardens.
Kitchen The kitchen has a range of fitted units with tiled splash backs and wooden work surfaces incorporating an integral drainer and a Belfast sink. The central island has additional storage and a marble work surface which incorporates a breakfast bar. Built-in appliances include a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and a drinks fridge. There is also a Richmond Stoves Aga with a seven ring gas hob, three ovens, a grill and a plate warmer.
Outside The total plot is 1.4 acres of land with a double gated driveway, formal gardens and paddock with extensive all round countryside views and an orchard across the road. There is a stone built double garage and adjoining store rooms with a potential for conversion STPP, and a double wooden stable block which has power, light and water, and a hard standing and yard space. An unused heated dog cottage with power is available subject to negotiation and could be used as a children's playhouse.
Situation and Schooling Wicken is a village bordering the counties of Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Within the village is The White Lion public house, a cricket club, tennis club and a church. Old Stratford Primary School offers primary education for pupils age 4-11 years and Akeley Wood Junior School & Nursery take pupils from 12 months 11 years. Secondary schools nearby include Akeley Senior School, the Royal Latin, Stowe School and Thornton College for Girls.
