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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
2,152 sq ft / 200 sq m

Key information

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Broadband: Basic 16Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Simply stunning views over the vale of aylesbury a home that provides peace, privacy and space.located
  • Immaculate light and spacious home
  • Exceptionally private south facing gardens
  • Sitting/dining space with wood burning stove
  • Principal bedroom suite of snug/dressing area/ bathroom/ walkin wardrobes and first floor top draw views
  • Two further double bedrooms and bathroom
  • GARDEN ROOM with wonderful VIEWS OF AN ever changing canvas throughout the seasons.
  • Study/bedroom four
  • Large garage and driveway parking for a number of motor vehicles
A lovely contemporary village house set in a wonderful south facing position with far reaching views across the Vale of Aylesbury.

This appealing and immensely practical family home is beautifully presented from top to bottom, complemented by a simply stunning garden which is a wonderful ever-changing canvas throughout the seasons.

The porch opens into the boot room, and onto a lovely reception hall with stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom. The free-flowing accommodation provides a very social living space, incorporating a sitting room with dining area, comprehensively fitted kitchen opening into the garden/dining room, which connects beautifully with the garden and has the most spectacular views. There is also a lovely large utility room. The study or fourth bedroom off the hall, whilst the bedroom wing has two double bedrooms with an array of storage options, and a well-appointed bathroom. There could be potential to create an annexe in the bedroom wing.

On the first floor there is a large landing which could double up as a sitting area or occasional bedroom. The principal bedroom has fabulous panoramic views and is served by a well-equipped shower room. The eaves room provides excellent additional wardrobe and storage.

OUTSIDE
There is a large garage with plenty of additional parking and a generous home office or gym above.

GARDENS
The south facing gardens are simply spectacular and a real testament to the passion and creativity of the owners. The landscaping is sublime with pockets of garden providing a haven of tranquillity only interrupted by the babbling ornamental stream, waterfall and pond. There are areas of lawn, with beautifully stocked beds and borders which are a riot of colour, paved terraces which catch the sun, a delightful summer house and a kitchen garden. All in all a wonderful oasis of calm and colour.

LOCATION
Moat Cottage sits in a private elevated position on Weir Lane, a quiet backwater just a short distance from the heart of this historic Buckinghamshire village, set high overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury. It is adjacent to the ruins of the 12th century Bolebec Castle destroyed on the orders of Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War. Evidence of the old stones can still be seen in many buildings in the village. The village offers local amenities such as a garage with a small supermarket and post office, a public house and a hairdressers.  

The county town of Aylesbury is only 5 miles away with its comprehensive shopping and sporting facilities, together with the mainline station to London Marylebone. There is a well-regarded Primary School in the village and it is in the catchment for the Grammar and High schools in Aylesbury. Leighton Buzzard is a 20 minute drive with mainline railway to London Euston in 28 minutes.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Places of interest

    Thame is a vibrant charming old market town in the county of Oxfordshire, close to the Chiltern Hills and about 20 minutes from the historic city of Oxford. Thame is steeped in local history and there are many historic sites within Thame, including the original Greyhound Inn interior wall where John Hampden died of his wounds that he received in the battle of Chalgrove Field. The spectacular 13th century church of St Mary’s dominates the skyline. Thame is popular and renowned for its colourful market held by ancient Charter on Tuesdays including a farmers market every second Tuesday in the month. The traditional September fair and the two day charter fair in October date back to medieval times. One of Thame’s national attractions is the Thame and Oxfordshire County show dating back over 130 years. Facilities within the area are excellent, the sporting facilities are renowned and not only is there an excellent leisure centre but the renowned Oxfordshire Golf Course has hosted a number of professional tournaments with the world’s best golfers. Schooling in the area is excellent in both the public and private sectors. Thame is ideally placed for the commuter with excellent road and rail connections to both London and Birmingham. All of the above make Thame and the surrounding villages an excellent place to live and help to explain why Thame area is a popular place to both live and work.

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