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NORTH LODGE Nestled within the charming rural hamlet of Filgrave and surrounded by around three acres of glorious private grounds is North Lodge, a large and extremely elegant country home, which in part dates back to the early 18th Century.
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North Lodge is an impressive six bedroom detached property on an elevated plot of approximately 3 acres enjoying panoramic views over open countryside and providing two double garages with storage over. North Lodge has been extended and improved by the present owners and combines character features such as exposed stone walls and timber beams which exist in conjunction with all required modern amenities. The generously proportioned accommodation includes four reception rooms, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, five further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is an electrically operated wrought iron gate which opens to a sweeping driveway which gives access to extensive off road car parking.
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Seller Insight Nestled on the edge of the charming rural hamlet of Filgrave and surrounded by around three acres of glorious private grounds is North Lodge, a large and extremely elegant country home, which in part dates back to the early 18th Century. “More than anything I’d say that it was the wonderful sense of privacy within both the house and grounds that initially attracted us to the property,” says the owner. “We had previously been living in a small village, but we found having close neighbours rather stifling, particularly as we’re real party people. This house offered both peace and privacy without the feeling of isolation.” “The house was in an absolutely diabolical state when we purchased it twentyone years ago; almost unliveable. Every wall and ceiling seemed to be covered in Artex, fireplaces had been covered up, there were the most awful 1960s doors throughout… the list goes on. It was a huge project of renovation, during which we also added a very large extension that gave us a gorgeous open-plan kitchen and dining room, but the house is now a really beautiful home that’s been brought right up to modern standards.” “The house sits in around three acres of the most lovely grounds, and of that around an acre is formal garden and then the rest is woodland. When we moved here my children were very young and so the woods in particular provided them with a fabulous natural playground. They would build campfires and then cook sausages and play for hours in the little dens that they had created. It really is a magical place for children; they are able to enjoy so much freedom in the safety of these beautiful surroundings.” “My favourite would have to be the kitchen and dining area,” says the owner. “It’s a lovely big space that overlooks and opens onto the garden, and it’s also a very sociable part of the house. We’ve had countless wonderful parties in there, and with the doors flung open our guests have been able to spill out onto the garden.” “For us the location has been absolutely ideal, we enjoy complete privacy, but at the same time we’ve never felt isolated as our neighbours are just a stone’s throw away. Olney is a short drive away and we can walk to Emberton and Sheringon in just 10 minutes. There are lots of public footpaths nearby” “We have another very useful space above the garage, it has a sitting area with a small kitchenette, a bedroom area and a shower room, which is perfect for teenagers.” “This has been a wonderful home for the past twenty-one years and a lovely place to bring up our children,” says the owner. “I hope its new owners enjoy their time here every bit as much as we have.”*
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My favourite would have to be the kitchen and dining area,” says the owner. “It’s a lovely big space that overlooks and opens onto the garden, and it’s also a very sociable part of the house. We’ve had countless wonderful parties in there, and with the doors flung open our guests have been able to spill out onto the garden.”
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For us the location has been absolutely ideal,” says the owner. “We enjoy complete privacy, but at the same time we’ve never felt isolated as our neighbours are just a stone’s throw away, and I can hop in the car and in a matter of minutes be in the delightful market town of Olney, which has everything I might need on a day-to-day basis.”
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The property in the agents opinion is simply stunning, and is ideally situated for the popular Market towns of Olney and Newport Pagnell. The M1 (Junction 14) is close by and mainline train stations in nearby Milton Keynes and Bedford offer a travel time to London of approximately 40 minutes.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 07.09.2017
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