3 bed cottage for sale

Bridge Street, Thornborough, Buckingham MK18

A beautifully presented Grade II listed part thatched 3/4 bedroom detached cottage, blending timeless character with exceptional contemporary style, finished to an exacting standard throughout. Situated in the highly sought-after village of Thornborough, this charming home offers an abundance of period features, including exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace with log burner, elegant architectural details, all thoughtfully complemented by high-quality fixtures and finishes. The accommodation is both inviting and stylish, providing beautifully proportioned living spaces that combine warmth, comfort, and sophistication. Every room has been carefully curated to create a luxurious yet practical home, with a seamless balance of historic charm and modern convenience. Outside, the property is set within a large, beautifully landscaped garden, offering an idyllic private retreat. Mature planting, well-maintained lawns, and thoughtfully designed seating and entertaining areas create a wonderful setting for both relaxation and outdoor living. The generous grounds provide year-round interest and enhance the property's sense of tranquillity and exclusivity. There is a good sized single garage and ample car parking. The accommodation is divided into two wings. The east wing comprises: Dining Hall, kitchen, inner hall, ground floor bedroom three and ground floor bathroom, whilst on the first floor there is a landing, bedroom two and bathroom. The west wing comprises: Inner lobby, study/bedroom four, sitting room, first floor landing, master bedroom and large shower room. Council Tax Band C. Energy rating awaited.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly distinctive period home in one of the area's most desirable villages, offering character, elegance, and lifestyle in equal measure.

East Wing

Entrance Porch

Oak and tile canopy porch.

Entrance

Solid Oak stable door to:

Dining Room

4.8m x 3.66m - 15'9” x 12'0”
Inglenook fireplace with wood burner, two leaded light windows overlooking the front garden with window seats, exposed beams, tiled floor with under floor heating, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard, concealed stairs to first floor, door to inner hall, open through to kitchen.

Kitchen

2.82m x 2.48m - 9'3” x 8'2”
Refitted to comprise inset Belfast sink with mono bloc mixer tap, cupboard under, further range of base and eyelevel units, Granite work surfaces, ceramic tilling to splash areas, ”Neff” four ring induction hob with concealed extractor hood, split level electric oven and grill, integrated fridge freezer, radiator tiled floor, inset LED downlighters, access to loft space, leaded light window to front aspect.

Inner Hall

Leading to west wing, doors to ground floor bedroom three and shower room, radiator, tiled floor.

Ground Floor Bedroom Three

2.88m x 2.71m - 9'5” x 8'11”
Radiator, built in storage/utility cupboard with plumbing for automatic washing machine, cupboard housing ”Worcester” oil fired boiler supplying both central
heating and domestic hot water, water softener, linen shelves as fitted, built in wardrobe
with hanging rail and shelving, two leaded light windows to rear aspect, tiled
floor, access to loft space.

Ground Floor Shower Room

2.74m x 1.01m - 8'12” x 3'4”
Refitted to comprise fully tiled shower cubicle, circular wash hand basin with cupboard under, low flush wc, ceramic half tiling to all walls, radiator, heated towel rail, door to rear.

First Floor Landing

Airing cupboard housing hot water tank and immersion heater, radiator, exposed beams, access to loft space, doors to bathroom and bedroom.

Bedroom Two

3.77m x 2.86m - 12'4” x 9'5”
Radiator, exposed beams, leaded light windows to front and side aspects, built in wardrobe.

Bathroom

2.61m x 1.94m - 8'7” x 6'4”
White suite of floor standing slipper bath, circular wash hand basin with cupboard under, low flush wc, ceramic half tiling to walls, shaver point, exposed beams, extractor fan.

West Wing

Inner Lobby

Tiled floor, doors to sitting room, ground floor study/bedroom four.

Sitting Room

4.62m x 3.78m - 15'2” x 12'5”
Fireplace with log burner, two radiators, tiled floor, two leaded light windows to front aspect, French patio doors to rear patio, stairs rising to first floor, exposed beams.

Study/Bedroom 4

3.65m x 2.1m - 11'12” x 6'11”
Radiator, tiled floor, two leaded light windows to side and rear aspects, exposed beams, good sized under stairs storage cupboard.

First Floor Landing

Leaded light window to stairs, doors to bedroom one and shower room.

Bedroom One

4.69m x 3.16m - 15'5” x 10'4”
4.69m x 3.16m to front of wardrobe
Radiator, range of built in wardrobes, access to loft space, two leaded light windows to front and side aspects.

Shower Room

3.6m x 2.11m - 11'10” x 6'11”
Refitted white suite of double width fully tiled shower cubicle, two elliptical wash hand basins on a marble topped storage unit with drawers, low flush wc, radiator, heated towel rail, ceramic half tiling to walls, tiled floor, inset LED down lighting, extractor fan, shaver point, leaded light window overlooking the garden.

Outside

Situated on a plot of 0.22 acres, the cottage is approached by a shingle in and out driveway providing parking for several cars. The larger than average single garage 6.88m x 3.16m has up and over door, power and light connected. Log store and bin store to side, gated access leads to a beautifully maintained and established garden which is predominantly of two sides, being south facing with fields behind.
The front area is laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds and borders, breakfast patio, a good size summer house.
Steps to rise to rear garden with separate steps to large sunken patio/entertaining area.
The side garden is again laid mainly to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds and borders, decked seating area. A fabulous Scandinavian BBQ hut with light, integral BBQ and chimney, greenhouse.
The rear garden is a terraced and well stocked with fruit and vegtable plots. Fully enclosed and completely private, outside lighting, outside tap.

Please Note

Council Tax Band C
EPC Rating tbc

Construction type: Standard. Electricity supply: Mains. Water supply: Mains. Sewerage: Mains. Heating: Oil fired boiler supplying both domestic hot water and radiator central heating. Broadband/mobile coverage: Standard, Superfast and Ultra fast broadband available. Offering highest speeds of 1000Mbps download and 1000Mbps upload speeds. The speeds indicated are the fastest estimated speeds predicted by the network operator(s) providing services in this area. Actual service availability at a property or speeds received may be different. 4G likely depending on provider, signal strength varies whether inside or outside. (Information obtained from Ofcom). Parking: Driveway parkingMeasurements on floor plan are approximate due to amongst other things wall thickness etc. These are therefore not to be relied on.

Mortgage Advice

If you require a mortgage, we highly recommend that you speak to our Independent Mortgage Adviser Clare Jarvis. Clare is associated with Mortgage Advice Bureau which is one of the largest and best broker firms in the country, having access to the whole of market and due to the volume of mortgages they place often get exclusive rates not available to others too. Please contact us for further information.