3 bed detached house for sale

Bulls Lane, Little Ickford, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18

Where history meets cosy comfort...
Handmade oak gates open to reveal Brook Cottage, a unique blend of history and modernity. This fine example of a traditional cottage, nestled beneath a thatched roof, is a wonderful Grade II listed property built of cruck construction, believed to date back to the 16th century. The previous owners have lovingly restored it, adding a modern extension that seamlessly blends with the historical whimsy of the older part of the home. Brook Cottage is not just a property, but a living testament to a rich history, offering a comfortable, modern home with a character that is truly one-of-a-kind.

To the front is a generous gravelled area that provides off-street parking for several vehicles and leads to a spacious garage with a fully boarded loft space.

Come on in...
The entrance is at the side of the property, where the warmed hallway floor tiles are the perfect welcome. Here, you will find a WC and utility room before entering the family kitchen.

Heart of the home...
Continue from the hall into the kitchen, which is fitted with underfloor heating, and oak units with plenty of storage and work surfaces. There is a dishwasher and cooker with extractor hood above and space for an American-style fridge freezer. The kitchen is not just a space for cooking but a hub for entertaining and socialising, with a fantastic oak bar topped with granite. Beyond the units is a comfortable garden room area with a log burner in the corner for cosy evenings and double doors that open up to the decking, creating a seamless connection with the gardens.
A step back in time...
Make your way through the hallway into the older part of the property, where you will pass through a library and study area. Whimsical timbers create a cosy library to devour your favourite fiction, and the adjoining study is a corner to work in peace, bathed in natural light from the dual-aspect windows.

Tucked beneath the beamed ceiling with an inglenook fireplace housing an electric stove, the dining room is the perfect place to play host at formal dinner parties with friends.

The sitting room is a light and bright room through the daytime with dual-aspect windows, and it transforms into a comfortable, cosy space in the evenings with the same beamed ceiling and exposed structural timbers. The 17th-century inglenook fireplace houses a cast iron log-burning stove, and there is a study nook in the corner, a further door leads out to the front.

First floor...
The property's first floor is separated, with one large bedroom in the new section and two bedrooms in the older.

From the dining room, the stairs rise to the principal bedroom, where the ceiling towers above with exposed trusses, and light pours in from the windows above. A timber door, open ajar, gives a peek of the en suite bathroom where a roll-top bath takes centre stage, and a WC and wash hand basin complete the suite.

The second bedroom is ideally positioned as a spacious dressing room to the principal bedroom. Wardrobes are fitted into the eaves, and there is plenty of room for a double bed.

Accessed via the staircase from the kitchen is the third bedroom in the modern section of the property. With skylights and windows, there is abundant light in this spacious bedroom, with a nook that has a full-length window overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond, making it a perfect study area. There is a corner that serves as a storage area and an en suite shower room with a shower, wash hand basin and WC. This room, being separate from the other bedrooms, provides privacy and flexibility, making it ideal for an older child, guest or perhaps even a live-in au pair.

Glorious Gardens...
Brook Cottage sits within a third of an acre. At the rear of the property is a sunken decked area that extends from the garden room and is the perfect extension to the living space. Throw the doors open in the summer months and let the heady scented breeze from the nearby herbaceous borders fill the home. This suntrap is the perfect spot to enjoy an al fresco meal with friends, finishing the day with a glass of wine as the sun sets.

Beyond the decking is a flagged patio surrounded by herbs, climbing floral plants, and wisteria, opening up to the manicured lawn. At the side of the garden is a well with built-up stone walls and topped by an iron grate, handmade in the local forge, perfect for watering the garden.

A silver birch tree grows tall in the centre of the lawn, and there is a small orchard at the end which produces an abundance of fruit, including apples, pears, quince and cherry. At the end of the lawn is another patio area with views of the surrounding fields and countryside.

Out and about...
Little Ickford is on the outskirts of Ickford Village, where you will find a thriving community. There is a post office, village store, church, and village hall with a full calendar of events in which to get involved. The Rising Sun is a quaint thatched village pub serving excellent food that is somewhat of a destination in the area. The local primary school is rated outstanding by Ofsted, and there are several fantastic secondary school options to suit all ages and budgets.

Just a short drive away are Thame and Oxford, historic towns filled with independent shops, bars and restaurants, and supermarkets. The Haddenham & Thame Parkway provides a direct route to Marylebone station in less than 45 minutes, making this the perfect location for a quiet life out of the rat race if you still need to commute into the city.