5 bed country house for sale

Bicester Road, Oakley, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18

A unique contemporary barn conversion offering exceptional accommodation surrounded by 1.5 acres of stunning far reaching views.

Originally transformed from a concrete-framed modern barn, this impressive family home boasts abundant space, is equipped to an exacting standard, and is future-proofed with zoned underfloor heating powered by a nibe 20Kw air source heat pump.

The front door opens into a remarkable vaulted reception hall that connects to all the principal ground floor rooms. The phenomenal kitchen/dining/sitting room is also vaulted and offers fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. The Bower Willis-designed kitchen is fully equipped, featuring a large central island and a full range of AEG integrated appliances. A staircase leads up to a newly converted first floor, which includes a snug, a large studio with an adjoining study/library, an office storeroom, and extensive eaves storage.

The bedroom area of the barn includes a spacious master suite with a separate en suite bathroom and shower room. There are three additional bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room), two bathrooms, and a snug or fifth bedroom.

Gardens and Grounds

The property is approached from the road through an electric five-bar gate leading to a gravel drive at the front of the barn. The property as a whole stands in about 1.5 acres, with gardens that wrap around the barn and a large paved terrace off the main living room at the rear. Planning permission has been granted for a triple garage with accommodation above. There is also permission for a further separate vehicular access to the land.

From the main entrance, the drive forks, with a driveway leading to an adjacent new agricultural barn built in a similar style to the house, offering considerable scope for various uses.

The property is surrounded by approximately 23.5 acres of breathtaking far reaching views which is available for purchase as a package.

Location

A 5 minute walk away is the charming Oakley village featuring local village shop a public house, a combined primary school, a church and a local garage. The picturesque market town of Thame offers an excellent selection of shops, including Waitrose and Sainsbury's, as well as pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants.

The city of Oxford provides comprehensive shopping and cultural amenities. The M40 (Jct 8) is just a few minutes' drive away, and Haddenham & Thame Parkway offers fast and frequent trains to London.

There is an excellent choice of schools, including Bucks grammar schools and a variety of independent schools such as Ashford and Swanbourne. Oxford schools include The Dragon, Summer Fields, St. Edward's, and Headington School.
Additional information


Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: D