6 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Haddenham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17

Behind a timber-framed façade with an exquisite decorative brick infill, this exceptional and substantial Grade II listed residence occupies a distinguished position in the very heart of Haddenham.

Subjected to an award-winning restoration a decade ago, the house combines remarkable 17th century craftsmanship with refined and striking contemporary elements. It is a family home of immense warmth and character, with magnificent exposed timbers, impressive inglenook fireplaces, elegant limestone flagstones throughout much of the ground floor and carefully considered use of glass to optimise natural light throughout.

Set within beautiful, landscaped grounds, there is also a charming Grade II listed dovecote, from which this remarkable home takes its name.

The house extends to approximately 5,991 sq ft (556.6 sq m) across three floors and offers exceptional versatility. In the east wing, an entrance hall, centred around a striking inglenook
fireplace with a log-burning stove, leads to an inner hall with a stunning floating oak and glass staircase. Four reception spaces include a drawing room, an elegant sitting room with an inglenook
fireplace and a formal dining room flowing seamlessly into a superb glass contemporary office overlooking and opening onto the gardens with the Dovecote providing a deliberate focal point.
The magnificent kitchen/family room forms the heart of the home, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, outstanding timber detailing, French doors opening onto a terrace and a striking handmade oak and glass staircase rising to a versatile first-floor glass balconied, mezzanine living area. Designed equally for relaxed family life and entertaining, the kitchen is appointed with bespoke contemporary cabinetry, Silestone work surfaces,
integrated appliances and a gas-fired Aga, with an adjacent utility room for practicality and a downstairs cloakroom.

The first floor provides the principal suite with a walk-in wardrobe and three large and characterful bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom, together with two further bath/shower rooms. Two additional guest bedrooms are arranged on the
second floor, one with an en suite bath/shower room, while the west wing also benefits from acraft and hobbies room, accessed via a handmade oak and glass private staircase.

Set behind a wall, the property is approached through immaculately landscaped front gardens, where formal planted beds are framed by gravel pathways and a brick terrace complementing this home’s handsome façade. Beyond a wrought
iron gate, the gardens unfold into a remarkable outdoor setting, predominantly enclosed by historic walls and thoughtfully designed to enhance the home’s period character. Two lawned
areas are bordered by a variety of carefully positioned seating areas and paved entertaining spaces including an outdoor kitchen, each offering a charming vantage point from which to appreciate the gardens throughout the seasons. Mature beds
provide an abundance of colour and texture, while specimen trees and pleached hornbeam create a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion.
To one side, the charming historic dovecote offers a characterful outbuilding and forms a distinctive focal point, adding immense character to these truly exceptional gardens. Together they combine to create a wonderfully atmospheric outdoor space of rare quality and undeniable wow factor.
A substantial parking area is positioned within a private courtyard to the northern side of the house, where there is also a double garage and a converted gym. Adjacent, a further landscaped garden provides yet another private, peaceful and
beautifully designed retreat

Haddenham benefits from excellent transport connections. Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station (0.9 miles) provides frequent and direct rail services to London Marylebone in under an hour, making it ideal for commuters and also to Oxford and Bicester village in under 30 minutes. There is a frequent bus service to and from Aylesbury, Thame and Oxford, with a bus stop two minutes’ walk from the Dove House. The M40 motorway is
also within convenient driving distance, providing access towards London, Oxford, Heathrow Airport and Birmingham. Haddenham is a highly desirable village offering a range of amenities including village shops, a post office, cafés, traditional
pubs, a gp surgery, pharmacy, and a variety of community and sporting clubs. The Dove House is itself located within a 5 minutes’ walk from the popular Norsk coffee shop, the village bakery, the parade of shops, the library, the Rising Sun and the Kings Head public houses. The village offers well-regarded local schooling including Haddenham Community Infant School and
Haddenham St Mary’s Church of England School, together with a strong selection of independent schools (including Ashfold, Dragon, Magdalen, Headington, Bloxham and Abingdon) and
grammar schools in Aylesbury, Oxford and the surrounding area, making it particularly popular with families.
The nearby market town of Thame provides extensive day-to day shopping including Waitrose, Gail’s bakery and a selection of independent retailers and restaurants. Further, retail parks and
leisure facilities can be found in Aylesbury, Bicester and Oxford, all within easy reach. The world renowned le Manoir aux Quatre Saisons is less than 10 miles away.
The surrounding area is well served for leisure and outdoor pursuits, with nearby golf courses including the renowned Oxfordshire Golf Club. The countryside around Haddenham is particularly popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders, with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways throughout the surrounding Chiltern landscape