Detached house for sale in Weir Lane, Whitchurch, Aylesbury HP22

A lovely contemporary village house set in a wonderful south facing position with far reaching views across the Vale of Aylesbury.

This appealing and immensely practical family home is beautifully presented from top to bottom, complemented by a simply stunning garden which is a wonderful ever-changing canvas throughout the seasons.

The porch opens into the boot room, and onto a lovely reception hall with stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom. The free-flowing accommodation provides a very social living space, incorporating a sitting room with dining area, comprehensively fitted kitchen opening into the garden/dining room, which connects beautifully with the garden and has the most spectacular views. There is also a lovely large utility room. The study or fourth bedroom off the hall, whilst the bedroom wing has two double bedrooms with an array of storage options, and a well-appointed bathroom. There could be potential to create an annexe in the bedroom wing.

On the first floor there is a large landing which could double up as a sitting area or occasional bedroom. The principal bedroom has fabulous panoramic views and is served by a well-equipped shower room. The eaves room provides excellent additional wardrobe and storage.

Outside

There is a large garage with plenty of additional parking and a generous home office or gym above.

Gardens

The south facing gardens are simply spectacular and a real testament to the passion and creativity of the owners. The landscaping is sublime with pockets of garden providing a haven of tranquillity only interrupted by the babbling ornamental stream, waterfall and pond. There are areas of lawn, with beautifully stocked beds and borders which are a riot of colour, paved terraces which catch the sun, a delightful summer house and a kitchen garden. All in all a wonderful oasis of calm and colour.

Location

Moat Cottage sits in a private elevated position on Weir Lane, a quiet backwater just a short distance from the heart of this historic Buckinghamshire village, set high overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury. It is adjacent to the ruins of the 12th century Bolebec Castle destroyed on the orders of Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War. Evidence of the old stones can still be seen in many buildings in the village. The village offers local amenities such as a garage with a small supermarket and post office, a public house and a hairdressers.

The county town of Aylesbury is only 5 miles away with its comprehensive shopping and sporting facilities, together with the mainline station to London Marylebone. There is a well-regarded Primary School in the village and it is in the catchment for the Grammar and High schools in Aylesbury. Leighton Buzzard is a 20 minute drive with mainline railway to London Euston in 28 minutes.