Lower Way, Padbury, MK18

The Grade II listed home, which dates back to the 18th century, is peacefully located within tranquil grounds in the picturesque country village of Padbury. The home, which was recently renovated, retains the charm and character of many original features. Positioned across from the village hall, pull through the gated entrance and onto the driveway, where there is ample parking alongside a double garage with a one-bedroom annexe.

Main House

Stepping into the home you are greeted with a hallway with stone flooring leading to a cloakroom on the left and the high spec kitchen on the right.

The kitchen has been completely transformed. The combination of a modern shaker-style kitchen with premium European oak countertops and the home's original fireplace dating back to the 1700s creates a perfect blend of past and present. A utility room can be found off the kitchen providing access to the rear and a second staircase leading to the first floor of the home.

Continuing down the hallway on the ground floor, a formal dining room can be found which is currently used as a home office. The living area/drawing room can be found at the end of the hallway. This area offers a warm and pleasant setting, with lots of natural light and numerous character elements such as a traditional fireplace and a vintage butlers bell, and is ideal for families to get together and relax. Next to the drawing room are the stairs leading to the first-floor landing.

The first bedroom is located to the left of the first-floor landing. The spacious bedroom has been freshly renovated, with neutral colours throughout, built-in wardrobe spaces, and a high-spec en-suite. The family bathroom is opposite bedroom one, and bedroom two is to the right of it. Not only is bedroom two clearly spacious, but it also possesses a key characteristic: access to bedroom three. Bedroom three is an incredible area with exposed beams and an exposed brick structure that gives the room a 'secret den' feel.

The fourth and fifth bedrooms are on the second floor. With black exposed beams and evident varied construction levels, both bedrooms have a lot of individuality. Bedroom four, on the other hand, has an ensuite with a walk-in shower and a floating tub.

One of the most fascinating aspects of this character home is located on the ground level, between the drawing room and the dining room. There is a room set up as a cinema with traditional cinema spotlight lighting on the staircase and ceiling, this room is ideal for a family movie night or entertaining guests. 

Garden

Enjoy breakfast al fresco on the terrace of the south-facing garden before strolling down to the lawn that wraps around the house. The garden, which is landscaped with trees and plants, provides a private and peaceful retreat.

Annexe

Sneak a peek at the annexe above the double garage, where a newly refurbished open-plan kitchen and dining space charming with exposed stone walls and original beams create an airy light feel. As you ascend up the stairs, you are met with a spacious sitting room, a large double bedroom, and its own bathroom. In addition to the existing living space, there is current planning permission and listed building consent to convert the annexe into a two-bedroom house, providing even larger living accommodation downstairs.

Location

Padbury is located south of Buckingham and is rich in period properties, mainly timbered and thatched. The community features a church, two public houses, a butcher with a deli, a cricket pitch, tennis courts, and a primary school.

Buckingham is a university town with outstanding shopping, social and cultural societies, and recreational opportunities. Milton Keynes, 14 miles to the east, offers more comprehensive leisure, recreational, and cultural amenities.

The home itself is set in a prime catchment area for some of the top UK grammar schools and independent schools including Royal Latin Grammar School and Stowe School.