Seller Insight Situated on a sought-after residential road, just minutes from the heart of the attractive market town of Buckingham is Oakdene, a lovely four-bedroom detached family home that has been both extended and refurbished by the current owners. “It was the potential to extend the property and the gorgeous garden that made us want to buy the house back in 1988,” says the owner. “Back then it was a much smaller threebedroom property, but it sits on a lovely big plot so even though we’ve added two large extensions we still have a lovely big garden.” “We lived here for around ten years before we added the first extension, which gave us a much larger kitchen/diner and two further bedrooms upstairs – the old box room was converted into an en suite. However, what I’d always wanted was a double aspect living room, so in 2008 we extended again, this time out to the side of the property, and added what is now a really beautiful light, bright living room with a conservatory overlooking the garden. The house is now a fantastic family home. We have large rooms such as the kitchen and the new living room that are great for family time and entertaining, but there are other reception rooms that are quite flexible in terms of how they can be used so the layout is very versatile.” “For me the garden was one of the biggest selling points and it’s still a space that I absolutely love. We’ve added a large deck with a swim spa, which can be used all year round; there’s a nice lawned area and then steps lead up to another level, the focal point of which is an old oak tree that provides lots of shade on hot, sunny days. The garden backs onto playing fields, that are rarely used, so it’s not overlooked and the view is leafy and green. It’s also a really peaceful space, so much so that when I’m sitting out there it’s often hard to believe that I’m just a stone’s throw from a busy town centre.” “My favourite room is the living room; it’s a room for all seasons. In the winter time we can light the log burner and create a really cosy atmosphere, but when the sun is shining, light pours in and we can open up the doors in the conservatory to create a lovely sense of connection between inside and out.” “I don’t drive so the location has been absolutely superb for me. I can walk into town or catch the bus and it only takes a matter of minutes, or head out in the other direction and Buckingham is surrounded by beautiful open countryside so it’s a place where we’ve been able to enjoy the best of both worlds.” “Another thing I love about the house is the fact there’s loads of storage so it never feels cluttered. We actually have a huge loft space and, subject to planning, I’ve always thought there could be potential to create more accommodation up there.”* * 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.
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