Padbury, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Woodcock Lodge 7 Bennetts Close | Padbury | Buckingham | Buckinghamshire | MK18 2BF

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WOODCOCK LODGE A detached country house with 3 reception rooms, fabulous kitchen/family room, 4/5 bedrooms, gardens, double garage, stables and a 1.2 acre paddock.

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GROUND FLOOR There is a tiled porch with outside lighting and a wide timber casement door with two full height fixed windows in to the hallway. The spacious hall has a turned staircase to the first floor with an under stairs storage cupboard incorporating the alarm control panel. Alarm sensor and key pad, cloakroom with an opaque front window. The private main living room has a feature brick hearth and fire surround with a Yeoman gas-fired stove. TV point, alarm sensor, ceiling beams. Two small side windows, triple bi-fold doors providing a fine ‘vista’ over the rear garden. The dining room is a warm and inviting room, ideal for those who like to entertain family and friends on a regular basis. Wall light points, ceiling beams, rear bay window to the gardens. The third reception room could be used as an office, music room or a cosy snug. It has TV and telephone points, ceiling beams, alarm sensor, side and front windows.

The original garage was converted in to a fabulous kitchen/family room. It offers an extensive range of hand built solid oak base units, basket drawers, Miele integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, enamel double Butler sink set in to granite work surfaces. Central island with further base units and wine rack, shelved pantry. Aga with additional separate electric module with gas hobs. Oak eye-level cupboards, fully tiled slate flooring that flows through the dining area and utility room. Down lighters, ample room for a farmhouse table and six chairs, smart dresser unit with glazed display cabinets. TV point, smoke alarm, tall cupboard housing the Glowworm gas-fired boiler, and a small cupboard housing the RCD consumer unit.

Bespoke oak seat with hinged lid providing storage, three front windows, double side doors and triple bi-fold rear doors opening to the terrace and rear garden.

The large laundry room has white fronted eye-level cupboards with work surfaces beneath and a Carron enamel sink unit with ornate mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a tumble dryer and washing machine, tiled floor, rear window, stable side door.

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Seller Insight 7 Bennetts Close is a superb home, full of character and charm, and it answered all the requirements of the present owner who was looking for a village property with a parcel of land for horses. It also enjoyed a perfect location at the end of a cul de sac, with immediate access to numerous public footpaths and riverside walks. It has been a much loved and happy home for the past twenty five years.

During that time the house has undergone changes to create a home with a luxury of space that offers an elegant and ultra comfortable living experience. Work included integrating the two car garage with the existing kitchen to create a very large kitchen diner and family room which is the sociable and busy hub of the home. It is equipped for the serious cook and is where you can sit round the island for a chatty cup of coffee, settle for informal kitchen dining round the farmhouse table, or relax before the bi fold doors to invite the garden inside; with the terrace as an outside summer living room.

It is a home where every room is used and appreciated, but the favourite is the fifth bedroom, currently used as a reading room. The owner says you can spend hours sitting on the balcony reading, enjoying a meal, or simply savouring the fantastic view that stretches across the paddock and open countryside. The family have also enjoyed the two sitting rooms which enables children and adults to have their own areas when needed.

There is a stable block with three stables, tack room and one open and one closed hay barn, whilst the courtyard has ample parking for horse boxes and large vehicles. Combine these facilities with the adjoining paddock and you have the ideal property for the horse owner.

The present owner designed a stunning garden that is a joyous mix of lawn, shrubbery, seasonal colour, and interesting features. A brook with a bridge and decking invites you to sit and relish the quiet that surrounds you; whilst lighting creates a magical setting for an al fresco supper under the stars. There have been many parties in the garden and a marquee was erected on the paddock for a large family celebration.

Padbury is an active and community minded village with two pubs, an excellent butcher and good primary school. It is in the catchment area for the Royal Latin School in the market town of Buckingham three miles away. Vibrant Milton Keynes with its retail and leisure facilities is under a half an hours drive away, and from there it is a thirty minute train journey into Euston. A new station is scheduled to open in nearby Winslow in 2025.

The owner says the house has been the perfect family home and he will miss everything about the life it has provided. It was to be a ‘forever home,’ but sadly the time has come to downsize, but has so many wonderful memories to take away.* * 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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FIRST FLOOR The first floor landing is both bright and spacious with a smoke alarm and a front window. Airing cupboard with fitted shelving and the Megaflo pressurised hot water cylinder with an electric immersion. The main bedroom has a side window, ceiling beams and a rear window offering fine views over the gardens. A step leads down to a dressing room (could provide a nursery) with further door to the bathroom. The en-suite has a step up to a wide walk in shower enclose with fitted power shower.

Heated towel rail, low-level WC, floor and wall tiles. Double sink unit with cupboards below, fitted mirror, shaver point. Down lighters, extractor fan, opaque side window.

The second bedroom has a rear window with attractive garden views. Bedroom three also has a rear window. The fourth double bedroom has a front window looking up the cul-de-sac. The single 5th bedroom is currently providing a reading room with a side window and bi-fold doors opening on to a smart balcony enclosed by nine glass panels. From here there are lovely south-facing views over the stable yard, paddock and countryside beyond. The family bathroom has a corner Jacuzzi bath with mixer tap and showerhead attachment. Shower enclosure with a fitted power shower, fully tiled walls and floor, low-level WC. Washstand with inset basin, ladder radiator, medicine cabinet with mirror, down lighters, shaver point, side window.

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OUTSIDE Frontage To the front of the house there are two small lawn areas with some planting including roses and a lavender bush. There is an outside power supply, garden lighting and a cold-water tap. There is a wide field gate opening to the tarmac driveway with a second wooden gate providing access through to the stables and courtyard offering excellent parking facilities.

Rear & Side Gardens The majority of the formal garden sits behind the house, it is mainly east-facing and measures around 27.2m wide by 15.2m deep. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and very private with panelled fencing along the rear boundary and one side. There is a pergola clad in wisteria, a private rear terrace with outside lighting, power point and a coldwater tap. There is a young magnolia tree, conifers and silver birch trees in this area with a personal door to the garage. There is a wooden gazebo offering an ideal outdoor eating area with extensive wooden decking, paths and a bridge spanning the Brook. There is a further section of lawn just to the side of the garage with post and rail fencing and gates providing access to the stables and courtyard.

Double Garage & Parking There is a substantial wooden double garage with a pitched and tiled roof constructed by Scotts of Thrapston. There are two pairs of double doors, light and power connected. There is ample room to park 8 standard vehicles in front of the garage and within the courtyard.

Stables & Courtyard The stable block was also built by Scotts and comprises of an open store barn, tack room, hay barn and 3 stables (20’, 18’ & 16’ by 12’). There is a wide overhang, lighting and security in the stable yard with additional space for horse boxes and large vehicles.

Paddock To the south of the property is a level paddock measuring 1.2 of an acre. There is established hedgerow and trees along the left flank with post and rail fencing. There is a public footpath within the boundary.

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LOCATION The attractive village of Padbury lies just off the A413, amenities include the 15th century St Mary the Virgin Church, two public houses, (The Blackbird and The New Inn), a renowned butcher (Padbury Meats), a playing field and a Church of England primary school which is rated good by Ofsted. It is in the catchment area for the Royal Latin School in Buckingham and independent schools in the area include Akeley Wood and Stowe. The nearby town of Buckingham is less than 3 miles away and has a range of shopping and leisure facilities, a library, and GP and dental surgeries. Milton Keynes is less than 25 minutes’ drive and has one of the largest covered shopping centres in Europe, a theatre, cinemas and a wide range of other sporting and leisure facilities.

For commuting Milton Keynes connects to Euston taking 32 minutes. The new East West rail station under construction 3 miles away in Winslow is set to be operational in 2025 providing train links to Oxford, Bedford and eventually London linking the two university cities of Oxford and Cambridge.

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Services Mains electricity, water, drainage, gas central heating, BT. Tenure Freehold Local Authority Buckinghamshire Council.

Telephone (01296) 395000.

Council Tax Band ‘G’.

Current Payable £3,619.91p (April 2023 to March 2024) Viewing Arrangements Through the sole agents Fine & Country on either (01295) 239665 or (07761) 439927.

Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday

9am – 6pm 9am - 3pm By prior arrangements

Directions Padbury is situated just under 3 mile south-east of Buckingham, just off the A413, linking Winslow to Buckingham. Bennetts Close is a quiet cul-desac within the village, Woodcock Lodge can be found at the bottom of this enclave, just in the right corner. For Satellite Navigation systems use MK18 2BF.

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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 22.11.2023

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CHRISTOPHER E MOBBS FNAEA CPEA PARTNER AGENT Fine & Country Banbury 36 years experience | 07761 439927 | DD: (01295) 239665 email: chris.mobbs@fineandcountry.com Chris was born and educated in Banbury and has been a senior and key member of Fine & Country since he joined in January 2003. He is a long standing and active fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and joined the industry in May 1986. Chris is a consummate professional accepting only the highest standards of marketing, integrity and customer care. He also holds the CPEA qualification gained in 1993 after 2 years studying property law, sales & marketing and building construction. Chris has lived in Hanwell for over 33 years with Elizabeth, (his wife of 38 years), so is without doubt a local property expert!

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