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Guide price
£675,000

4 bedroom cottage for sale

HIGH STREET, STOKE GOLDINGTON
Chain-free
Study
Cottage
4 beds
2 baths
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand G
BroadbandSuper-fast 46Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Grade ii listed period property
  • Quarter of an acre plot
  • In need of modernisation
  • Many original features
  • A range of outbuildings
  • Detached double width garage
A DELIGHTFUL GRADE II LISTED PERIOD PROPERTY, SET IN THE HEART OF THIS HIGHLY DESIRABLE NORTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE VILLAGE, ON AN ESTABLISHED PLOT IN EXCESS OF QUARTER OF AN ACRE. THIS DETACHED 18TH CENTURY PROPERTY IS CONSTRUCTED OF STONE UNDER A THATCHED ROOF, HALF-HIPPED TO THE SOUTHERN GABLE END WITH LATER TWO STOREY ADDITIONS UNDER RED CLAY TILING TO THE WESTERN ELEVATION. THE SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION PROVIDES FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND IS IN NEED OF MODERNISATION. MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES ARE RETAINED AND THE PROPERTY IS OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN. FURTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE OFF-ROAD PARKING, DETACHED DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE AND SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Rooms

ENTRANCE HALL
Enclosed behind a ledge and brace door. Small pane window to the rear. Brick-based floor. Built-in cloak cupboard. Open plan access through to the reception hall.

RECEPTION HALL
Redundant stone inglenook fireplace. Terracotta tiled floor. Radiator. Exposed ceiling beams. Window with seat below to the front elevation. Further deep sill window to the rear elevation.

FRONT HALL
With glazed door to the front. Ledge and brace latched door to the lounge.

LOUNGE
30’10 x 13’2 max An extended split level lounge. The lower level having a brick-based floor. Exposed ceiling beams. Stone inglenook fireplace with canopy and dog grate. Radiator. Steps rise to the raised lounge area, which has a window to the side elevation and a small pane French doors to the opposite elevation. In addition there is a redundant window now forming a display alcove. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator. And a further stone inglenook fireplace provides the main focal point, this incorporates a canopy and dog grate. Ledge and brace latch door leads to the home office/study.

HOME OFFICE/STUDY
11’8 x 9’5 Two windows, each with a seat below, to both front and rear elevations. Tiled floor. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator. Open fireplace. Built-in period cupboards to one side.

DINING ROOM
13’ x 11’9 One window with a seat below to the front elevation and one deep sill window to the rear elevation. Built-in period-style cupboards. Exposed ceiling beam. Exposed stonework to one wall. Radiator. Stone open hearth fireplace. Service hatch through to the kitchen. Ledge and brace latched door leads to the kitchen.

KITCHEN
11’8 x 8’11 Deep sill window to both the front and side elevations. Stable door to the rear. The kitchen comprises stainless steel sink, units to low and high levels. Electric cooker point. Worksurfaces. Tiled splash areas. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Built-in larder cupboard. Exposed ceiling beam.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Stairs rise from the reception hall to the first floor landing. Large landing with three dormer windows to the front elevation. Access to loft.

MAIN BEDROOM
19’9 x 13’8 max Deep sill window to the side elevation. Two radiators. Built-in storage cupboard. Glazed door leading out to a roof balcony.

SHOWER ROOM
Frosted window to the side elevation. White sanitary ware comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled shower enclosure. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
12’9 x 12’8 A dual aspect room with windows to both rear and side elevations. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Frosted window to the rear elevation. Extensive tiling to all splash areas. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Cast iron bath with mixer tap and electric over-head shower. Radiator. Built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelving.

BEDROOM THREE
12’11 x 9’6 Window to the rear elevation. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
12’6 x 9’2 Deep sill window to the side elevation. Access to loft space. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN
The property enjoys a pretty frontage, laid mainly to lawn and fully enclosed by timber picket fencing. A variety of ornamental shrubs and mature trees. There is gated pedestrian access to both sides of the property.

DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE
Vehicular access from the side lane leads via timber gates into a private driveway, providing off-road parking. A detached double width stone garage with twin up and over doors, window and glazed personal door.

OUTBUILDINGS

BOILER HOUSE
9’6 x 5’7 This stone single storey building is situated to the rear of the kitchen. Window to the side elevation. Range of built-in cupboards. Freestanding oil fired boiler.

WORKSHOP
This stone single storey building is situated directly behind the lounge and at first floor level provides a balcony area with direct access from the main bedroom. In addition, a timber staircase rises from the garden to the balcony.

DETACHED STONE BARN
This particular barn is rather dilapidated, constructed of stone under a red clay tiled roof. Provides great scope for improvement.

REAR GARDEN
The unique garden has some interesting features and is bound to the southern elevation by a high stone wall with pedestrian gate providing access to a sheltered courtyard. The main entrances are accessed off the courtyard and driveway to the rear of the property. This area has planting zones with a variety of roses. The main private garden is fully enclosed and comprises split-level lawn, mature trees, notably a weeping silver birch, well stocked flower and shrub borders, fruit trees and a paved terrace with steps rising to the main lawn area. An oil tank is situated behind the garage.

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Stephen Oakley & Co - Olney
Stephen Oakley & Co - Olney
35 High Street Olney MK46 4EB
01234 584681
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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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