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£800,000
(£317/sq. ft)
5 bed detached house for saleThe Green, Dunton, Buckingham MK18
5 beds
3 baths
3 receptions
2,524 sq. ft
EPC Rating: C
Freehold
About this property
19th-century detached countryside home in picturesque village of Dunton.
Three reception rooms with two separate living rooms and a dining room, providing excellent flexibility for family life, entertaining or more informal relaxation.
Beautiful period features including fireplaces, high ceilings and traditional doors. Recently replaced windows.
Well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with extensive cabinetry, generous work surfaces, range-style cooker and space for informal dining.
Five bedrooms, with the fifth currently arranged as a useful home office/study.
Two bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, complemented by a further separate family bathroom.
Approximately 1/3 acre plot with cottage-style gardens in a very private plot situation.
Over 2,500 sq ft of spacious, versatile accommodation.
Desirable village setting in Dunton, a small Buckinghamshire village surrounded by attractive countryside.
Conveniently positioned for nearby towns, with Winslow approximately four miles away and Aylesbury around eight miles away.
A charming 19th-century detached countryside home in the picturesque village of Dunton situated on the green, offering over 2,500 sq ft of well laid out living accommodation. Set within approximately 1/3 acre, the property features five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms, with period features and modern comforts throughout. Front, side and rear cottage-style gardens, a large driveway parking and a garage complete this impressive family home.
Welcome To Dove Cottage
The property is approached via a private gravel driveway bordered by mature hedging and established trees, providing off-road parking for several vehicles and access to the attached garage. The front of the house is predominantly brick-built, with a covered entrance porch and planted beds running along the elevation. Mature hedging and planting provide screening from the road, with gated access leading through to the rear garden.
Entrance Hall
The entrance hall provides access to the principal ground-floor accommodation, with stairs rising to the first floor. It features traditional timber doors and woodwork, with space for coats and shoes and access through to the dining room, kitchen and living areas.
Dining Room (3.72 x 3.34 (12'2" x 10'11"))
The dining room is positioned between the kitchen and main living room and provides space for a family dining table and additional freestanding furniture. The room features an exposed brick wall, a fitted storage cupboard and a recessed former fireplace with tiled hearth. A window to the front provides natural light, with doorways connecting the room to the kitchen and living room.
Living Room (6.97 x 4.71 (22'10" x 15'5"))
The front living room is a spacious reception room with windows providing plenty of natural light and French doors opening directly onto the rear patio. A brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove forms the main focal point, with built-in timber storage to one side and traditional timber doors adding character. The room provides ample space for a range of seating and freestanding furniture.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.54 x 3.33 (14'10" x 10'11"))
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units with quartz work surfaces and a peninsula providing additional preparation space. Appliances include a range-style cooker with extractor above, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A window overlooks the rear garden, while a glazed door provides direct access to the terrace. There is space for a breakfast table, and the room is finished with tiled flooring and traditional timber doors.
Living Room (4.46 x 3.94 (14'7" x 12'11"))
The living room is a well-proportioned second reception room with windows to two aspects providing good natural light and views over the garden. A freestanding wood-burning stove is set on a tiled hearth, while the room offers ample space for seating and additional furniture. Access is provided from the central hallway. From here there is a further pair of French doors that open onto the patio providing an excellent flow between indoors and outdoors.
Utility Room
The utility room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces and a large inset sink. There is space and plumbing for laundry appliances as well as a window to the side aspect.
Downstairs Cloakroom
The downstairs cloakroom is located off of the hallway and is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin. A window provides natural light and ventilation.
Principal Bedroom (7.95 x 4 (26'0" x 13'1"))
A large dual aspect double bedroom with windows at either end providing natural light. The room includes built-in storage and access to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite
A well fitted en-suite with a large walk-in shower with glass screens and modern letterbox style pale blue tiled walls, together with a WC and wash hand basin. A window provides natural light.
Bedroom Suite Two (4.61 x 3.35 (15'1" x 10'11"))
A bright and well-proportioned double bedroom with a large window overlooking the front. The room has a gently sloping ceiling adding character, very useful built in storage cupboards as well as ample space for wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture.
En-Suite
A bright shower room fitted with a glazed shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Part-tiled walls, a striking chequered floor and windows providing plenty of natural light complete the room.
Bedroom Three (4.56 x 3.34 (14'11" x 10'11"))
A bright and generously proportioned further double bedroom with a large window providing plenty of natural light and pleasant views over the garden. The room is neutrally decorated and carpeted, has a built in wardrobe as well as ample space for bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Four (3.72 x 3.26 (12'2" x 10'8"))
A comfortable and well-presented bedroom with a window providing good natural light and an attractive outlook. Neutrally decorated and carpeted, the room offers space for freestanding bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Five (2.6 x 2.34 (8'6" x 7'8"))
A versatile single bedroom currently arranged as a dedicated home office, with a window providing natural light and space for a substantial desk, shelving and storage.
Family Bathroom
A bright family bathroom fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Part-tiled walls, patterned flooring and a window providing natural light complete the room.
Driveway
Dove Cottage is approached via a private driveway which is enclosed by tall hedges giving seclusion and privacy. The gravel driveway provides off road parking for a large number of vehicles. There is a large lawn area with mature trees and flower beds creating a stunning approach when first arriving home.
Garage (5.25 x 3.05 (17'2" x 10'0"))
An integral garage providing secure parking and useful additional storage, with double doors to the front and internal access to the main house. With power and lighting.
Garden
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, hedging and established planting to the boundaries. A large paved patio adjoins the rear of the property and provides space for outdoor seating and dining, with direct access from the house via French doors. The garden also includes a brick-built outbuilding providing useful storage, together with trellis screening and planted borders. The plot benefits from a good degree of privacy, with views towards the surrounding countryside.
Local Area
Dunton is an attractive rural village surrounded by open Buckinghamshire countryside, offering a peaceful setting while remaining well placed for everyday amenities and transport connections. Nearby schooling includes St Michael’s Church of England Combined School in Stewkley and Swanbourne Church of England School, with secondary education available at The Cottesloe School in Wing and Sir Thomas Fremantle School in Winslow, the latter rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its 2024 inspection. Also being in catchment for the Aylesbury grammar schools. For commuters, Winslow railway station is approximately 5 miles away, while Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury Vale Parkway and Milton Keynes Central provide further rail options to London and the north; road connections give convenient access towards the A413, A421 and A5, linking with Aylesbury, Buckingham, Milton Keynes and the wider motorway network. The nearby market town of Winslow provides shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services, with a broader range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities available in Aylesbury and Milton Keynes.
Material Information
Welcome To Dove Cottage
The property is approached via a private gravel driveway bordered by mature hedging and established trees, providing off-road parking for several vehicles and access to the attached garage. The front of the house is predominantly brick-built, with a covered entrance porch and planted beds running along the elevation. Mature hedging and planting provide screening from the road, with gated access leading through to the rear garden.
Entrance Hall
The entrance hall provides access to the principal ground-floor accommodation, with stairs rising to the first floor. It features traditional timber doors and woodwork, with space for coats and shoes and access through to the dining room, kitchen and living areas.
Dining Room (3.72 x 3.34 (12'2" x 10'11"))
The dining room is positioned between the kitchen and main living room and provides space for a family dining table and additional freestanding furniture. The room features an exposed brick wall, a fitted storage cupboard and a recessed former fireplace with tiled hearth. A window to the front provides natural light, with doorways connecting the room to the kitchen and living room.
Living Room (6.97 x 4.71 (22'10" x 15'5"))
The front living room is a spacious reception room with windows providing plenty of natural light and French doors opening directly onto the rear patio. A brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove forms the main focal point, with built-in timber storage to one side and traditional timber doors adding character. The room provides ample space for a range of seating and freestanding furniture.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.54 x 3.33 (14'10" x 10'11"))
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units with quartz work surfaces and a peninsula providing additional preparation space. Appliances include a range-style cooker with extractor above, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A window overlooks the rear garden, while a glazed door provides direct access to the terrace. There is space for a breakfast table, and the room is finished with tiled flooring and traditional timber doors.
Living Room (4.46 x 3.94 (14'7" x 12'11"))
The living room is a well-proportioned second reception room with windows to two aspects providing good natural light and views over the garden. A freestanding wood-burning stove is set on a tiled hearth, while the room offers ample space for seating and additional furniture. Access is provided from the central hallway. From here there is a further pair of French doors that open onto the patio providing an excellent flow between indoors and outdoors.
Utility Room
The utility room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces and a large inset sink. There is space and plumbing for laundry appliances as well as a window to the side aspect.
Downstairs Cloakroom
The downstairs cloakroom is located off of the hallway and is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin. A window provides natural light and ventilation.
Principal Bedroom (7.95 x 4 (26'0" x 13'1"))
A large dual aspect double bedroom with windows at either end providing natural light. The room includes built-in storage and access to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite
A well fitted en-suite with a large walk-in shower with glass screens and modern letterbox style pale blue tiled walls, together with a WC and wash hand basin. A window provides natural light.
Bedroom Suite Two (4.61 x 3.35 (15'1" x 10'11"))
A bright and well-proportioned double bedroom with a large window overlooking the front. The room has a gently sloping ceiling adding character, very useful built in storage cupboards as well as ample space for wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture.
En-Suite
A bright shower room fitted with a glazed shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Part-tiled walls, a striking chequered floor and windows providing plenty of natural light complete the room.
Bedroom Three (4.56 x 3.34 (14'11" x 10'11"))
A bright and generously proportioned further double bedroom with a large window providing plenty of natural light and pleasant views over the garden. The room is neutrally decorated and carpeted, has a built in wardrobe as well as ample space for bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Four (3.72 x 3.26 (12'2" x 10'8"))
A comfortable and well-presented bedroom with a window providing good natural light and an attractive outlook. Neutrally decorated and carpeted, the room offers space for freestanding bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Five (2.6 x 2.34 (8'6" x 7'8"))
A versatile single bedroom currently arranged as a dedicated home office, with a window providing natural light and space for a substantial desk, shelving and storage.
Family Bathroom
A bright family bathroom fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Part-tiled walls, patterned flooring and a window providing natural light complete the room.
Driveway
Dove Cottage is approached via a private driveway which is enclosed by tall hedges giving seclusion and privacy. The gravel driveway provides off road parking for a large number of vehicles. There is a large lawn area with mature trees and flower beds creating a stunning approach when first arriving home.
Garage (5.25 x 3.05 (17'2" x 10'0"))
An integral garage providing secure parking and useful additional storage, with double doors to the front and internal access to the main house. With power and lighting.
Garden
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, hedging and established planting to the boundaries. A large paved patio adjoins the rear of the property and provides space for outdoor seating and dining, with direct access from the house via French doors. The garden also includes a brick-built outbuilding providing useful storage, together with trellis screening and planted borders. The plot benefits from a good degree of privacy, with views towards the surrounding countryside.
Local Area
Dunton is an attractive rural village surrounded by open Buckinghamshire countryside, offering a peaceful setting while remaining well placed for everyday amenities and transport connections. Nearby schooling includes St Michael’s Church of England Combined School in Stewkley and Swanbourne Church of England School, with secondary education available at The Cottesloe School in Wing and Sir Thomas Fremantle School in Winslow, the latter rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its 2024 inspection. Also being in catchment for the Aylesbury grammar schools. For commuters, Winslow railway station is approximately 5 miles away, while Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury Vale Parkway and Milton Keynes Central provide further rail options to London and the north; road connections give convenient access towards the A413, A421 and A5, linking with Aylesbury, Buckingham, Milton Keynes and the wider motorway network. The nearby market town of Winslow provides shops, cafés, pubs and everyday services, with a broader range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities available in Aylesbury and Milton Keynes.
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