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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • PROMINENT PROPERTY
  • ENJOYING OUTSTANDING UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS
  • EXTENDED AND REFURBISHED
  • AGA KITCHEN/DINER
  • EDWARDIAN FEATURES
  • ELEGANT VERANDA
HIGHLANDS IS ONE OF THE TOWN'S MOST PROMINENT PROPERTIES, SITUATED ON A HILLSIDE ON THE SOUTHERN FRINGE OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER MARKET TOWN. THIS SPLENDID EDWARDIAN PERIOD PROPERTY ENJOYS OUTSTANDING UNINTERRUPTED PANORAMIC ELEVATED VIEWS OVER THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER MEADOWS AND ADJOINING COUNTRYSIDE. THE PROPERTY WAS SYMPATHETICALLY EXTENDED AND REFURBISHED IN 2005 BY THE PRESENT OWNERS, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO DETAILS. MOST NOTABLE EDWARDIAN FEATURES ARE THE HIGH CEILINGS, THE DETAILED COVING, THE LARGE CENTRAL HALLWAY AND THE ELEGANT VERANDA SET ALONG THE SOUTHERN ASPECT. THE SUBSTANTIAL FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION BENEFITS FROM GAS RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING, SECURITY ALARM, A SOUTH FACING GARDEN AND A DOUBLE-WIDTH GARAGE.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Rooms

MAIN ENTRANCE PORCH
Outside light. An arch shaped entrance door provides access to a spacious reception hall.

RECEPTION HALL
Double glazed window to the eastern aspect. Natural wood floorboards. High ceiling with ornate coving. Period-style radiator. Beneath the stair recess is a feature leaded light stained glass window to the eastern aspect and a hat and coat rail.

CELLAR
10’7 x 7’9 Accessed via a doorway beneath the staircase. Timber steps leading down. Concrete floor. Exposed brick walls. A glazed lightwell to the eastern elevation. Fifteen wine cellar bays.

DRAWING ROOM
30’1 x 11’9 A wonderful main reception room featuring dual double French doors opening to the veranda. Double glazed windows to both eastern and western aspects. Natural wood floor. Coved ceiling. Four period-style radiators. A feature open fireplace with dog grate, slate hearth and oak surround provides the main focal point.

VERANDA
This splendid veranda is positioned to maximise the southerly aspect over the river meadows. The elegant design incorporates timber balustrading with pillars and glazed side returns. Vaulted ceiling. Quarry tiled floor. Two large coach lights.

SITTING ROOM
13’7 x 10’9 Double glazed window to the northern aspect. High ceiling with ornate coving. Natural wood floor. Period-style radiator. A feature fireplace incorporates a wood burning stove and slate hearth complemented on one side by period storage cabinets and shelving

INNER HALLWAY
Accessed via an open archway from the main reception hall. High-level ceiling with recessed lights. Period-style radiator Tiled floor. Glazed ledge and brace secondary entrance door to the northern aspect.

CLOAKROOM/WC
Double glazed window to the northern aspect. High ceiling with recessed light. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. White ‘Sanitan’ sanitary ware comprises a low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

UTILITY ROOM
9’3 x 8’9 Double glazed window to the northern aspect. High ceiling with recessed lights. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. Bespoke units with polished granite work surfaces and upstands. Butler sink and monobloc mixer tap. Plumbing and space for both washing machine and tumble dryer. Hat and coat rail. Period-style radiator. Wall mounted gas boiler serving radiator central heating and domestic hot water systems.

AGA KITCHEN/DINER
22’9 x 15’6 A magnificant kitchen with a two oven gas fired Aga providing the main focal point. Extensive double glazing to the southern aspect to maximise the views, comprising several windows and French doors. The bespoke kitchen comprises units to low and high levels. Polished granite work surfaces and upstands. Stainless steel twin bowl undercounter sink with monobloc mixer tap. Integrated features include dishwasher, corner carousel, recycling refuse bin, electric oven with induction hob, fridge and freezer. Concealed lighting below wall units. A central island with polished granite work surfaces provides further storage and incorporates a wine rack. Recessed lights. Tiled floor. Period-style radiator.

HOME OFFICE/STUDY
12’9 x 8’10 Dual aspect double glazed windows to both the northern and western aspects. High ceiling lights. Tiled floor. Period-style radiator.

STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Edwardian staircase rises from the reception hall to a large landing area. A particular feature is the large stained glass leaded light window of which provides a distant view of the parish Church to the eastern aspect. Coved ceiling. Period-style radiator. Built-in linen store/airing cupboard. Further cupboard housing the pressurised megaflow water cylinder.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE
22’6 x 18’4 Dual aspect bedroom comprising a large bay window to the southern aspect of which enjoys the elevated uninterrupted views over the meadows. Further double glazed window to the western aspect. High-level skylight window. Extensive range of fitted wardrobes/storage cupboards. Built-in eaves storage. Recessed ceiling lights and access to loft space. Period-style radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
High level conservation light to the northern aspect. White ‘Sanitan’ sanitary ware comprises low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled shower enclosure with rain shower and handset attachment. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Built-in toiletries storage cupboard. Period-style radiator incorporating a heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO/GUEST SUITE
13’7 x 10’10 Double glazed window to the northern aspect. Period-style radiator. Built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard. Access via a retractable ladder to a boarded roof space with light.

EN SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM
Double glazed window to the northern aspect. High-level ceiling with recessed lights. Tiled floor. White ‘Sanitan’ sanitary ware comprises low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with shower mixer attachment. Tiled shower enclosure. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Period-style radiator incorporating a heated towel rail.

BEDROOM THREE
15’1 x 11’8 Dual aspect room. Double glazed windows to both southern and eastern aspects. Built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard. Period-style radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
14’8 x 12’2 Dual aspect room. Double glazed windows to both southern and western aspects. Period-style radiator.

HOUSE BATHROOM
Double glazed window to the northern aspect. Tiled floor. White ‘Sanitan’ sanitary ware comprising low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Clawfoot freestanding bath with central bath/shower mixer taps. Fully tiled shower enclosure. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Period-style radiator incorporating a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

DRIVEWAY
The brick piered entrance with automated wrought iron gates provides vehicular access to a substantial L-shaped block paved driveway, providing parking and turning for several vehicles.

GARAGE
21’5 x 19’4 The garage is equipped with an automated rollover door. Power and light. Glazed personal door and window to the southern aspect. Boarded loft space is accessed via a retractable ladder.

GARDENS
A formal lawned garden is situated to the eastern elevation. This has flower and shrub borders and a canopied timber pergola provides a sheltered seating zone. Mature trees include copper beech and sycamore. A wrought iron pedestrian gate provides access to the souther terrace. Enclosed by a low brick wall with railings, this substantial paved terrace area maximises the sunshine and provides a wonderful vantage point to enjoy the uninterrupted beautiful panoramic views. Raised flower and shrub beds. Further timber pergola provides a seating area. Outside light. External water tap. This area is further enhanced by an automated sun canopy fitted to the rear of the kitchen.

Places of interest

    Stephen Oakley & Co  are an established independent estate agency, providing a professional service for selling all types of property from a one bedroom apartment to a substantial country home.  In addition they have a rental department specialising in the letting and management of residential properties. They have a commercial department, dealing with the disposal and leasing of shops and offices.  The Professional Agent  The only fully licenced agent by the NAEA & ARLA in Olney.  A fully bonded member firm of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and a participating member of the NAEA Client Money Protection Scheme in respect of lettings and management, licensed by ARLA for residential lettings and management.  Stephen Oakey & Co are members of the Property Ombudsman, also members of the Olney Chamber of Trade. In addition, Stephen Oakley & Co are members of Home Link, the NAEA Nationwide Referral Service. If you have a property to sell or let or are in the market to buy or rent a property you will be in safe hands with Stephen Oakley & Co.  Stephen Oakley, the proprietor, is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (FNAEA) and has over thirty years of experience working and residing within the local property market. During this time, he has gained an in depth knowledge and has seen many changing markets. Committed to excellence, Stephen leads his accomplished team from the front line and is involved in the everyday running of the business. The company trades from an attractive double fronted period building, which commands a prominent High Street position and we have added a new Window Display which features high-tech state of the art monitors with LED light pockets, within the busy market town of Olney, near Milton Keynes. For a location map and direction to our offices please head to our site. The company also has an associated office in Central London at Cashel House in Mayfair. 

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 14, 2023

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