Akeley, Buckinghamshire

Church Farm House

Main Street | Akeley | Buckinghamshire | MK18 5HR

Step inside Church Farm House

An excellent opportunity to acquire a large, extended cottage in a wonderful village setting. This home is in need of full refurbishment and offers great potential to create a stunning family home.

Upon entering, the enclosed entrance porch has windows to the front and doors to the cloakroom/ WC and breakfast area.

The breakfast kitchen has ample work space, an Aga, three windows to the side, a window to the front, and access to a breakfast area where there is space for a table to seat six guests.

To the side of the kitchen, a useful scullery can be found which can also be used as a useful works area, and has a stable style door to the side and provides access to the utility room.

The dining room has space for a table to seat eight guests and there is a window to the rear.

From the dining room, access is provided to a large sitting room which has exposed beams, two windows to the front, two windows to the rear, stairs to the first floor, and a lovely open fire in a brick and stone surround.

Completing the ground floor is the study which has exposed beams and windows to the front and side elevations.

To the first floor, the landing really gives a great perspective of the length of the house and has a velux skylight, a window to the rear and a useful airing cupboard. There is access to the large loft above by way of a concealed staircase, and subject to the relevant permissions, provides great scope to add further accommodation.

The feature bedroom has windows to the side and front which provide lovely countryside views, whilst a door leads to the en-suite bathroom.

There are two further double bedrooms to this side of the landing, both having a window to the front.

To the other side of the landing, a double bedroom has a window to the front, whilst the fifth double bedroom has a sink unit, built in wardrobe and windows to the front and rear.

Completing the first floor accommodation is the family bathroom which has a window to the rear.

Seller Insight

Church Farm House is the much loved home of the present owners, Joe and Jackie, who say that when they viewed the house, they immediately loved its warm and welcoming atmosphere, and its peaceful rural setting, with charming country views towards Silverstone and Stowe. Thirty three years later it still has the same positive vibes, and has been a fantastic, comfortable, and happy family home.

On a practical level, Church Farm House had the luxury of space and generous rooms they needed for their growing family and enjoyed an enviable location in the centre of the community minded village, with its primary school, and a wide choice of good secondary schools in the area.

One of the reasons Joe and Jackie chose Church Farm House was down to the fact Joe was commuting to the city by train one day and to a business park on the outskirts of Coventry the next, so the easy access to the M1 and M40, plus the regular train service from nearby Milton Keynes into Euston, and London Marylebone from Bicester and Banbury stations were greatly appreciated. Buckingham is four miles away and Milton Keynes and Bicester are a short drive. Church Farm House answers the needs of the whole family.

The light flooded kitchen is the sociable hub of the home. It is the perfect place for informal meals, and its Aga warmth is perfect when you return home after a cold winter walk. The dining room has ample space for larger social occasions, and Jackie recalls a supper when fourteen guests gathered around the table. Family down time is perfect in the living room, which provides a refuge from summer heat: and in winter, with the curtains closed and a fire blazing, there is no place better to be. Joe says the study is where you go for total peace and quiet and is the perfect hideaway.

The rural setting of the house is evident in the feature bedroom suite, where you can enjoy a morning cup of tea in bed and delight in the charming views across the pretty countryside. It is a positive start to each day and is also where you have a bird’s eye view of the firework displays at Silverstone.

Joe explains that over the years they transformed the garden into a very beautiful outdoor home. There is a delightful mix of apple, plum and walnut trees, a very productive vegetable patch outside the kitchen door and a comprehensive herb garden. It requires a loving hand to restore it to its former glory, as Jackie and Joe did thirty years ago. It has been the setting for various village events, when friends and family can settle on one of the seats scattered throughout the garden, and savour their peaceful surroundings, or appreciate the busy bird life. The only exception to this calm is the welcome thrill of watching the Red Arrows above your heads as they perform their routine for the Silverstone Grand Prix.

Akeley is a popular, friendly and socially active village where the village hall offers many clubs and activities. There is an annual village pig roast with entertainment, and the village pub has a fortnightly quiz. Joe and Jackie will miss the agreeable atmosphere of the house and the countryside views they have enjoyed for so many years. However, they take away very many happy memories and are sure the new owners will love the house and the way of life in the village as they have.*

* 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.

Step outside Church Farm House

Outside, the mature gardens extend to just over an acre and there is also a brick built outbuilding, two further outbuildings which the sellers use for logs and coal, and a large wooden shed, whilst parking is available for around four cars.

With excellent potential, this is a home that must be viewed to appreciate the size of the accommodation on offer.

Location

Akeley has a primary school, a public house, and a village hall, whilst also being a short drive into Buckingham.

It is also within easy reach of Banbury, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Northampton, all with excellent shopping facilities.

Bicester and Bicester Village are also conveniently located with a wider range of shops available in Milton Keynes (12 miles)

There are private and public schools in the area including Akeley Wood, Stowe School, Thornton College, Swanbourne House, Winchester House, and Beachborough School. Buckingham offers a state Grammer school, The Royal Latin School, and also a private University that works on the US system of two year degrees.

Services

Oil fired central heating

Mains drainage

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Aylesbury Vale. Tax Band G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01295 239666

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/banbury

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm

Saturday 9.00am - 5pm

Sunday 10am – 4pm

Offers over £850,000

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. Copyright © 2023