Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire

THE NOOK

A superb character cottage in a lovely village setting comprising entrance hall, dining room, kitchen, sitting room, study, utility room, boot room, wet room, four bedrooms, family bathroom, lovely gardens, driveway to rear and a useful home office.

A beautifully presented cottage with lovely character features, nicely tucked away in the ever popular village of Steeple Claydon.

Upon entering, the entrance hall has a door that leads to the boiler room and access to the dining room.

The dining room has space for a table to seat eight guests, a feature fireplace and windows to the side and front elevations.

The kitchen has ample work surfaces, a range of base units, space for a large range oven, space for an American style fridge freezer and windows to the side and front.

The inner hall has stairs rising to the first floor and provides access to the utility room which has space for appliances, a stable door to the side and access to a large boot room which has French doors to the side and further access to a useful wet room.

Another lovely room is the sitting room which has exposed beams, a wood burning stove and two windows to the side, whilst completing the ground floor is a small study with a window to the side.

Seller Insight

The present owners explain that they have always preferred living in period properties and were delighted to find The Nook, a late Victorian home that began life as two cottages. The location also offered a pleasing lifestyle in community minded Steeple Claydon, plus being in the catchment area of the excellent Royal Latin School, in Buckingham: whilst Aylesbury, Bicester and Milton Keynes are all within easy reach. The Nook allows you to experience the best of town and country living.

When the owners bought the house, it had been modernised and so they reinstated some of the charming original features, including reopening the feature fireplace in the dining room. They also removed the built in cupboards from a bedroom and created a desk and toy storage area for their son. For working from home, the office and gym in the garden has been a fantastic asset and is much used and appreciated.

The owners have used and enjoyed the space and light in the house. The generous lounge is ideal for family downtime, and with the flames from the wood burner flickering across the beams, there is a soothing and timeless atmosphere. The dining room is flooded with natural light and a sunny place for breakfast plus a convivial setting for more formal entertaining. The well equipped kitchen has pretty views to the garden, and the large utility area has plentiful storage, whilst the boot room and wet room, is where dogs can be washed after a muddy walk.

The private garden is a mix of seasonal planting, lawn, and an assortment of fruit trees. The gravelled area at the end of the garden is the perfect spot for al fresco dining or an evening glass of wine. It is a quiet and calming area where the front garden is a definite sun trap.

The Nook sits in the village, and you can walk to the Co-op and Post Office, community café and fish shop. Clubs and societies are centred on the village hall and the surrounding area is excellent walking and cycling country.

The owners say the Nook has given them a fantastic nine years. They have loved the house, having fields to walk in just two minutes from home and the convenience of the market town of Buckingham only six miles away. They are sad to leave but takeaway many very happy memories.”*

* 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 first floor landing has windows to both sides and loft access above, with built in ladder.

The feature bedroom has wooden flooring, a built in wardrobe cupboard and a window to the front which provides a lovely view over the garden.

The guest bedroom has a wardrobe alcove that has been converted to a study area and two windows to the side.

The third double bedroom has a built in wardrobe cupboard and a window to the front.

The fourth bedroom is a good sized single which is used as a study and has wooden flooring and a window to the side.

Completing the first floor is the family bathroom which has a bath, separate shower and a window to the side.

The garden, mainly located to the front of the house is secure and private, and is mainly laid to lawn with a lovely seating area and side gated access.

The driveway is situated to the rear of the property, along with two large sheds and there is also a useful home office too, ideal for anybody who wants to work from home.

A beautiful family home which must be viewed to be appreciated.

LOCATION

Steeple Claydon is situated around four miles South of Buckingham and is conveniently located for the M40 which provides easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, Bicester and London, whilst the local train network from Bicester provides a commute to Marylebone in under an hour or from Milton Keynes to Euston in just over half an hour.

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Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Aylesbury Vale

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F

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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 07.02.2023

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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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