Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

MILL BARN

A stunning Grade II Listed country home in glorious grounds which comprises spacious hall, cloakroom/WC, breakfast kitchen, dining room, sitting room, study, three bedrooms, family bathroom, additional first floor room/occasional bedroom/playroom, outstanding gardens approaching 1.5 acres, garaging and parking for ten cars.

A wonderful home which must be viewed to be appreciated.

A stunning country home in the sought after village of Thornborough, convenient for Buckingham town centre yet surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Upon entering, the spacious hall has a tiled floor and windows to the front and rear elevations.

The breakfast kitchen has tiled flooring, ample work surfaces, and a range of integrated appliances to include an oven, hob, dishwasher and full height fridge.

There is a cupboard which houses the boiler, an Aga, and a window to the front.

From the kitchen, access is provided to an inner hall which has a door to the front and a door to the cloakroom/WC.

The dining room has space for a table to seat eight guests, fitted display cabinets, a spiral staircase that leads to the room above, whilst windows provide lovely views to the front and side.

The sitting room is of a good size and has a wood burning stove which is set within a feature stone surround whilst lovely ceiling beams are also exposed.

Stairs lead to the upper level and there is a window to the front and French doors which open out to a delightful sun terrace.

From the sitting room, access is provided to the study which is ideal for anybody who wants to work from home, and there is a window to the front elevation.

To the first floor, the landing has exposed beams and a window to the rear.

Seller Insight

We wanted a rural retreat from which we could still commute to London,” say the current owners. “Set in a stunning location just 3 miles outside of Buckingham, Mill Barn was exactly what we were looking for, and we fell in love with the house as soon as we saw it. As you drive up to the property - down Mill Lane and then onto our tree lined drive - you feel a real sense of tranquillity. The gardens and grounds are so peaceful with many areas to sit and relax. The dogs have a great area to run around, and we have even had rare breed poultry free ranging and providing incredible eggs.”

“The house itself is full of character and warmth and ideal for entertaining inside and out,” the owners continue. “Since moving in, we have made various improvements: the house has been completely re-pointed by a master craftsman and the old oil Aga replaced by an energy efficient electric one in a brand new kitchen, to name just a couple of updates. The outbuilding is prime for development into a self-contained annex, too. Now, our favourite room has to be the lounge, with the wood burner keeping us warm and cosy in winter; or the doors opening out onto the patio for al fresco entertaining in summer.”

Indeed, the stunning grounds serve as an extension of the indoor living accommodation during the warmer months of the year. “The gardens are easy to maintain with many interesting features,” the owners say. “The large front garden is south facing and a lovely sun trap. To the rear is further lawn and the orchard with two wooden jetties to fish off, launch a boat or cold water swim. There is a small wooded area with native British wildflowers, as well as a kitchen garden with vegetables in raised beds and soft fruit trained against the wall. We shall miss eating apples, pears and plums from our own orchard and sitting on our patio of an evening, drink in hand with an amazing view. The Mill Pond and River have abundant wildlife with kingfishers, moorhens, Little Egrets, and swans who have raised cygnets here each year, as have the very tame ducks. There are countless fish, too, from specimen perch, chub and dace to brown trout, roach, minnows and pike.” The local area has not only beautiful countryside but convenience, too. “At the end of our drive are footpaths leading to Buckingham for the Ouse Valley walk,” the owners say, “or to Thornborough village for its fabulous community spirit, village school, freehold public house, and picturesque cricket green. The local grammar school is well regarded and there are many interesting places to eat in and around Buckingham. Milton Keynes Station means an easy commute to London for business or pleasure, too.”*

* 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.

The feature bedroom has built in wardrobes and a window to the front.

The guest bedroom has built in wardrobes and windows to the side and front.

There is also a good sized single bedroom which has built in wardrobes and a window to the front which provides a lovely view over the front gardens and driveway, whilst completing the first floor is the bathroom which has a bath, separate shower, and a window to the rear.

In addition to the two double bedrooms and good sized single bedroom, from the dining room, the spiral staircase provides access to another room which could unofficially be used as a bedroom or a playroom.

A door leads to a large loft area which is ideal for storage.

Mill Barn sits in glorious and flexible grounds.

The lawns wrap around the property and there are lovely areas for growing vegetables and for children to play.

There are a number of mature trees and a lovely view is provided of the river which runs along the rear of the house.

There is also a lovely seating area which is ideal for alfresco dining or evening drinks outside.

Mill Barn also benefits from a large garage which, with the relevant permissions, could be turned into an annexe to enable an elderly relative to live on site, whilst retaining their own independence.

To the front, there is parking for around ten cars.

A wonderful country home which must be viewed to be appreciated.

LOCATION

Thornborough is situated around two miles East of Buckingham and is conveniently located for the A421 and 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

Oil fired central heating

Non-mains drainage - serviced by a local sewerage treatment plant

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Aylesbury Vale

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

EPC Exempt

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 24.04.2023

TERRY ROBINSON PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Banbury

M: 07736 937 633 | DD: 01295 239663 email: terry.robinson@fineandcountry.com

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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