Highcroft BOURTON BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Highcroft BOURTON BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

HIGHCROFT BOURTON BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Distances approximate: Milton Keynes 13 miles (London Euston from 33 mins), Buckingham 1 miles, Bicester 12 miles (London Marylebone from 49 minutes), M1 (J14) 19 miles, M40 (J 9) 16 miles Substantial period property within easy reach of transport links Porch, sitting room, dining room, snug, study, kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, utility room, cloakroom Principal bedroom with en suite shower room, 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom & shower room Gated gravel driveway Mature gardens Artist s studio About 0.54 acres Savills 36 South Bar Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AE Tel: 01295 228000 Fax: 01295 228001 YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE TEXT

SITUATION Highcroft is located in the hamlet of Bourton approximately one mile to the east of the market town of Buckingham. Buckingham and Winslow provide for every day needs with Milton Keynes close by for more specialised requirements. Local private schools in the area include: - Akeley Wood, Swanbourne, Beachborough (Westbury), Bury Lawn (Milton Keynes) and Winchester House (Brackley) preparatory schools, and public schools: - Stowe and Thornton College for girls. The Royal Latin Grammar School in Buckingham and Aylesbury Grammar are also very popular in the area. Access onto the M40 at J 11 (Bicester) is about 15 miles away and the M1 motorway (J 14) is about 14 miles away. Excellent rail services include Bicester (London/Marylebone peak time 55 minutes) and Milton Keynes (London/Euston peak time 40 minutes). Local sporting and leisure activities in the area include golf at Buckingham and Woburn, motor racing at Silverstone, horse racing at Towcester, the Swan Pool Leisure centre in Buckingham and theatres and cinemas in Milton Keynes and Oxford. Description A handsome turn of the century family home occupying a generous, elevated plot situated about a mile from the thriving market town of Buckingham. Home to the current owners for fourteen years, they are only the third family to occupy the property since being built. Tastefully improved and extended by the current owners, particular attention has been paid to retain period features including sash windows, original floor coverings, picture rails and cornicing as well as tiled fireplaces with over mantles. Approached over a gated gravel driveway with ample parking to the front, an enclosed porch is a useful place to remove boots before entering the property. The original front door has been retained, so to, the decorative leaded stained glass panelling above and to the side. The entrance hall is laid with geometric tiling with stairs that ascend to the first floor. Either side of the entrance hall, both the sitting room and formal dining room are of similar proportions; each having dual aspect and feature fireplaces. To the rear of the house there is a comfortable snug with a Jotul multi-fuel burning stove and beyond here, is a generous kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a bespoke Heaven & Stubbs installation. A range of wall and base units provide ample storage solutions and fitted appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, AEG fridge/freezer and a Britannia range style cooker with rotisserie over and chef top.

Part glazed bi-fold doors open from the kitchen into a vaulted garden room with glazed gable that overlooks the garden. Hard wearing Olde English floor tiles laid in a traditional geometric pattern link the two rooms and are in-keeping with the overall style of the property. Separate to the kitchen is a useful utility room. Fitted with floor to ceiling cupboards, there is also space for white goods. Also on the ground floor is an occasional sixth bedroom/study and a w.c. The property boasts five bedrooms arranged over two floors with both the master and principle guest bedrooms having en suite facilities. A generous family bathroom with roll top bath and free standing vanity unit with marble top is situated on the first floor; whilst a central shower room serves two remaining bedrooms on the second floor.

HIGHCROFT Approximate Gross Internal Area: 294.48 sq.m. / 3169.75 sq.ft. For identification only - Not to scale Ground Floor First Floor (Not shown in actual location) Second Floor

Mature gardens are a mixture of hard and soft landscaping subdivided by deep hedges and shrubs. A paved terrace immediately adjacent the house has steps to a gravelled seating area where there is an traditional HSP garden building currently used an artists studio. A large lawn faces south and has an open aspect across fields and there is a productive vegetable patch, fruit cages and an abundance of fruit trees including an Asian pear tree, Victoria plum, cherry, apple, blackcurrant and gooseberry. ACCOMMODATION See floor plans below. Directions From Banbury take the A4260 Oxford Road and after approximately three miles, at the traffic lights, turn left on to the B4100 Aynho Road. Proceed through the village and turn left on to the B4031 towards Croughton. Proceed beyond Croughton and at the roundabout, continue straight on to the A421. Stay on this road for approximately 9 miles heading straight over the following five roundabouts. At the next roundabout take the first exit on to the A413 and the third exit at the next on to the Bourton Road. Access to the property can be found after a short distance on the right hand side. From Buckingham leave the town centre heading south on Bridge Street and after a short distance turn left on to the Bourton Road. Continue on this road heading straight on at the roundabout where, after a short distance, access to the property can be found on the right hand side. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired boiler for hot water, heating and Aga cooking. Broadband internet connection. LOCAL AUTHORITIES Aylesbury Vale District Council, Tel: 01296 585858 TENURE: FREEHOLD POST CODE: MK18 7DR COUNCIL TAX BAND: G FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. carpets, curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. VIEWINGS By appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of Savills staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared and photographs taken: April 2018. IP 18/04/19

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