Finmere, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

MERE HOUSE

A stunning Grade II Listed residence in a sought after village location comprising entrance hall, breakfast kitchen, cellar, three reception rooms, study, four double bedrooms, box room, family bathroom, guest WC, separate one bedroom annexe, beautiful walled garden and parking area to the side.

A stunning Grade II listed home in the sought after village of Finmere which comes with the added benefit of an annexe.

Upon entering, the hall has a tiled floor, stairs to the first floor, access to the rear lobby, a door to the garden, and access to the cloakroom/WC.

The breakfast kitchen has ample work surfaces, space for a dishwasher, an Aga, space for a table to seat four guests, loft access above, and a window and door to the rear.

The dining room is ideal for more formal occasions and has space for a table to seat eight guests and a window to the rear.

The snug is a charming room and has a feature fireplace and a window to the rear elevation.

Another beautiful room is the sitting room which has feature panelling, exposed display cabinets, two windows to the front and French doors opening out to the rear garden.

The study is ideal for anybody wanting to work from home and has windows to the front and rear, stairs to the upper level and steps which lead down to a good sized cellar.

Seller Insight

Back in 1990 when we bought the house, we chose it because we loved period properties,” say the current owners of Mere House. “The building dates back to the 18th century with later 19th century additions - and needed a complete renovation. So we set out transforming the property into a fantastic home again, taking care of course to restore and retain the original features we loved so much. All of the rooms have their own character: the lovely farmhouse-style kitchen is incredibly cosy with the AGA providing warmth all winter, while the sitting room, with its wood panelling and pretty alcoves, is a very peaceful, attractive room. The cellar is a useful bonus too, being great for storage and a second fridge-freezer. In 2005, we made further improvements with the conversion of a large outbuilding into an attractive one bedroom annex suitable for a range of purposes: as self-contained accommodation for elderly relatives or teenagers; an Air BnB to generate additional income; or as a separate space for working from home.”

This is the ideal home for everyday family life and entertaining alike. “Our grandchildren have loved Mere House as there are so many exciting places to play hide and seek,” the owners say. “They are all very sad to know we are selling this house, but we shall take with us many happy memories from our time here. All my daughters were married from this house, with parties here the day after the weddings. The three reception rooms allow for different needs, the dining room having been the venue for countless Christmas lunches with up to 10 guests seated around the large table. During the festive season, the annex comes in handy for extra accommodation, too.”

Outside, the south facing garden provides an extension of the indoor living accommodation during the warmer months of the year. “The garden is well stocked with spring flowers, roses, lavender, peonies, and more,” the owners say. “There is a large sunny York stone patio which has direct access from the kitchen, with a second back door to gain direct entry to the downstairs washroom - so useful when entertaining in the garden. Indeed, we have hosted several fabulous al fresco summer lunches for 30-40 friends and relatives. We used to do this annually, and have so many happy memories, particularly of hiring a magician when the grandchildren were small - all were spellbound by his magic!”

The local area has much to offer, too. “We love the village and its proximity to Buckingham,” say the owners, “the latter being just 4 miles away for a range of restaurants, supermarkets and boutiques. Local amenities are excellent, with a very good primary school in the village and Stowe School just 3 miles away, now offering a day school facility as well as boarding. My grandchildren went to this school and absolutely loved it! Also very close is Beechborough prep school. We have a local pub, The Red Lion, which serves very good pub food at reasonable prices, and an excellent post office/village shop in Tingewick, one mile away. Visitors always want to go to Bicester Village, the designer shopping outlet which is 8 miles from here. Silverstone is 7 miles away, Bicester North Station 7 miles, and Oxford 18 miles. We are also not far from Blenheim Palace, Waddesden Manor, Towcester Race Course and of course National Trust’s Stowe House and Gardens.”

* 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.

To the first floor, the landing has stairs rising to the upper floor, a useful storage cupboard and a window to the rear.

The feature bedroom has further storage, two windows to the front and a window to the rear, whilst the guest bedroom also has a storage cupboard and a window to the rear.

There is also a box room on this level which has a window to the front, whilst completing the first floor accommodation is the family bathroom which has a bath, separate double shower and windows to the front and side elevations.

To the second floor, the landing provides access to two further double bedrooms, both having Velux windows and a window to the side, with both having built in storage cupboards.

Both of these bedrooms are serviced by the guest WC.

An excellent feature of Mere House is the separate annexe which is ideal as a teenage suite, for an elderly relative to live on site whilst retaining their independence, or potential to let out through Air BnB.

There is a sitting room with a kitchenette, a bedroom and bathroom.

The rear garden is beautifully presented and is mainly laid to lawn, with raised planters and a stone wall.

There is also space to enjoy alfresco dining, whilst a gate leads to a parking area which is situated to the side of the property.

A beautiful home full of character which must be viewed.

LOCATION

Finmere is situated around four miles West of Buckingham, four miles East of Brackley and is conveniently located for the M40 which provides easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, Bicester and London, whilst the local train network provides a commute to Marylebone in under an hour.

Services

Gas fired central heating. Mains drainage

Full fibre broadband

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority

Cherwell District Council

Council Tax Band: F

EPC: Exempt

Viewing Arrangements

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

Website

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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. Printed 31.03.2023

TERRY ROBINSON PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Banbury

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Terry has been in the estate agency industry for 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge in the property sector. Having left the corporate world to set up his own brand, Terry has already built up a great reputation with local buyers and sellers. His aim is to deliver the highest levels of service and to make any client feel valued. Terry has already sold several properties which had been on the market with other estate agents previously and he puts this down to his attention to detail and his hunger for success.

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