Quainton Road, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, HP18

*** PRICE REDUCED FOR A QUICK SALE *** FAMILY FRIENDLY VILLAGE WITH FANTASTIC SCHOOLS *** UNINTERRUPTED COUNTRY VIEWS *** HOME OFFICE/DOUBLE STUDY IN CONVERTED STABLE *** PERIOD FEATURES *** 

A beautifully presented, double fronted four bedroom detached period home, offering outstanding uninterrupted countryside views to the rear. The property, which originally dates back to 1913, retains many original features including sash windows, solid fuel fire places, stripped pine doors and wooden floorboards. It offers spacious accommodation with tall ceilings throughout the house, giving a genuine period feel.

Accommodation on the ground floor comprises of:

·         a superb size double aspect sitting room  with French doors leading to the rear garden,

·         a formal dining room,

·         an open plan kitchen / breakfast room with French doors leading to the rear garden,

·         a separate utility room and downstairs toilet with doors leading to the rear garden

The first floor offers two spacious double bedrooms, whilst the third and fourth smaller bedrooms can also accommodate double beds. There is a well presented family bathroom and a separate shower room, both with windows.

OUTSIDE:

To the front there is a gravelled  drive with a parking space for two cars, and a gated access to the rear.

An extremely private garden to the rear affords bucolic views  over open meadows (designated as a local green space in the "Waddesdon Neighbourhood Plan") and comprises of a patio sitting area, as well as a generous size grassed area with attractive mature planting. 

An oak framed stable at the bottom of the garden which predates the house has been sympathetically converted into a double study / home office but could also be used as a music room or an artist’s studio. The building has electricity and telephone connections and is fully wired for the internet. It boasts Velux skylights, four casement windows (two in each room) and large double glazed picture windows, each end of the building under the eaves.

Behind the stable there is a lean-to shed suitable for the storage of garden utensils and DIY tools.

Other benefits to this lovely character home include being within walking distance of local amenities including outstanding Waddesdon schools and churches, surgery, dentist, veterinary surgeon and a local shop.

SERVICES:

Drainage, electricity, gas, and mains water supply.

LOCATION:
The property is located in the village of Waddesdon which is steeped in history and boasts many historic buildings including the magnificent Rothschild built Waddesdon Manor. The residents of Waddesdon are granted free entry to the grounds and are able to enjoy its elegant and extensive gardens. 

The village has fantastic train links to London Marylebone (1hour 5 minutes), High Wycombe (40mins) and Oxford (via Princes Risborough, 1h), with Aylesbury Vale Parkway train station just 3.3 miles away (8 minutes drive, 14 minutes bus ride). It can also be reached on foot (1hour) or by bicycle (16 minutes) via the newly constructed Greenway cycle path. 

Waddesdon is a family friendly village with a dynamic community centre and village hall, that run various activities and classes for both children and adults.

The village itself offers a shop with a Post Office, a Doctor's Surgery, Dentist, Veterinary Surgery, Country Pubs, and the Five Arrows Hotel and Restaurant. 

St. Michael and All Saints Church (C of E) and Waddesdon Methodist Church, plus renowned Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools are all a short walking distance away. Grammar Schools are located in nearby Aylesbury.

There are numerous footpaths plus the "Greenway" cycling path, which leads through the countryside to the Aylesbury Vale Parkway train station.

For those with equestrian interests, there is a horse livery within 5 minutes walk from the house with plenty of beautiful bridleways. Other village sports facilities include Cricket, Bowls and Tennis clubs. For the children (young and old) there are plenty of events like a "Day Out With Thomas" at the Bucks Railway Centre (2 miles away) and various animal interaction days at the Green Dragon Eco Farm (4.5 miles).