Lavendon Grange, Olney, MK46

A CLASSIC GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE SYMPATHETICALLY EXTENDED AND PRESENTED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION IN A CHARMING RURAL YET ACCESSIBLE LOCATION Abbey Farm House offers potential buyers the very rare opportunity of acquiring a stunning and impressive period Georgian house in a truly idyllic setting overlooking its own private grounds with protected and attractive countryside beyond. The current owners have carried out an extensive and sympathetic refurbishment programme of the original house which still has a timeless charm retaining many of the features associated with the Georgian era. In conjunction with the refurbishment, the house has been significantly extended with an "L" shaped wing which combined with the original makes for a truly unique family home. Great attention to detail went into the design and execution and the fixtures and fittings throughout the property are of the highest quality including the bespoke cabinetry. The house offers everything one is looking for in a modern home and is ideally suited to entertaining whether on an intimate or large scale. The property sits in an attractive rural location and benefits from a most private position protected by its own manicured mature grounds offering the perfect environment to relax and unwind from the stresses of modern living. A viewing will be essential to fully appreciate this stunning home and the lifestyle opportunities it has to offer. GROUND FLOOR A glazed porch reveals the oak front door with glazed sidelights opening into tiled reception hall with cloakroom off and one of the three staircases rising to the upper floors. The cosy original sitting room enjoys a triple aspect with two exposed central beams along with open stone fireplace and two window seats. Adjoining is the oak floored dining room with stone fireplace housing wood burner and providing a great environment for intimate formal dining. Lying in the heart of the house and enjoying some wonderful views over the garden and beyond is the stunning limestone floored kitchen/breakfast room. The bespoke two tone shaker kitchen lies at one end with matching island unit with granite work surfaces and inset white enamel double butlers sink. Cooking facilities are provided by Lacanche range cooker with three ovens, hot plate and five ring induction hob with extractor hood above. Additional fitted appliances include Siemens dishwasher, cream AGA fridge freezer and Gaggenau microwave housed in the pantry cupboard. The kitchen gives way to the breakfast room with additional area for seating and ideally suited for modern 21st century living. Lying off the breakfast room end of the kitchen is a home office along with separate fully fitted and bespoke utility room which doubles up as a boot room with adjoining cloakroom and separate walk-in pantry with fitted shelving. Glazed pocket doors reveal the well-proportioned oak floored family room with a pair of French doors opening onto the terrace and garden. Running along the rear of the room are recessed display areas with glazed side lights and at the far end is bespoke cabinetry with display and book shelving either side of double doors opening into the fantastic triple aspect games room overlooking the main garden with attractive countryside beyond. This room also benefits from a pair of glazed French doors with Burley living flame electric fire in between. A circular staircase in one corner rises to the first floor gym above. FIRST FLOOR The first floor can be accessed by one of three staircases of which two connect to the central galleried landing overlooking the kitchen with glazed lantern allowing natural light to flood in. The principal bedroom suite enjoys wonderful proportions with vaulted ceiling and a pair of French doors open onto two small Juliette balconies. The bathroom is well equipped with matching vanity unit and glazed corner shower cubicle with rain head and separate flexible head along with oval bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Opposite is the bespoke fitted dressing room with run of hanging cupboards and drawers. Double doors at the far end open into the oak floored vaulted gym with glazed gable end enjoying inspirational views over the grounds with glazed doors opening onto balcony. Lying opposite the master bedroom is the guest bedroom suite, again vaulted, with access to Juliette balcony along with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room with access to eaves storage. In the original part of the Georgian section is a further bedroom suite enjoying a double aspect with original fireplace and connecting door through to dressing room with generous walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. A further double bedroom is served by a part tiled limestone bathroom with corner bath and separate glazed corner shower cubicle. SECOND FLOOR Two further double bedrooms are located on this floor, both having built-in wardrobes and served by a second family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and storage cupboard. On the landing is a further airing cupboard along with loft hatch. GARAGING & GAMES ROOM /STUDIO The triple garage is constructed of stone under a red tiled roof accessed via three electric up and over doors and split into a double and single garage. In the single garage lies the oil fired Worcester Bosch central heating boiler for the house along with Certikin swimming pool boiler. The pool filtration equipment lies in the corner of the double garage which also benefits from separate pedestrian door access. Stone steps on the western gabled end lead up to the vaulted games room/studio with run of fitted cupboards along one wall and at the far end is a separate walk-in store room. GARDEN AND GROUNDS A pair of five bar electric wooden gates open onto the gravelled drive edged by formal areas of lawn which sweeps past the natural pond and provides generous parking facilities and direct access to the triple garage block. A beech hedge screens the drive from the house and formal grounds with paved paths leading to the front, side and rear doors to the property. The formal lawn lies to the front of the house, partly edged by mature herbaceous borders and a lower paved terrace lies close to the house offering protected outdoor seating and dining areas. A paved and gravelled path runs around the perimeter of the property edged in the main by areas of lawn with strategically placed raised herbaceous borders. A paved path runs away to the east, partly edged by mature lavender hedge and providing access to the sunken outdoor heated swimming pool edged by Indian stone paving and enjoying attractive views both back to the house and over the grounds and countryside beyond. Further areas of lawn run around the boundary, which in the main is defined by stone walling and within the grounds are many individual specimen trees and there is clearly space to accommodate hard tennis or paddle court if required, subject to planning. Runing along the top boundary is a five bay open fronted stone barn currently used for storage purposes and clearly offering potential to be enclosed and used for a variety of uses, including leisure/party barn or potential annexe living facilities, all subject to gaining planning and Listed Building consent. LOCATION Abbey Farm stands in open countryside between the village of Lavendon and the popular Georgian market town of Olney with its artisan shops, restaurants, weekly market and selection of small supermarkets for one's everyday needs. The approach is off the A509 over a shared private drive leading up to Lavendon Grange and a number of individual residential properties forming a small rural hamlet of which Abbey Farm House is one. The setting is both rural, peaceful and in harmony with nature. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities are provided in the major local towns of Bedford and Northampton along with the city of Milton Keynes with its covered shopping centre, leisure and theatre district. Abbey Farm House is within commuting distance of London, either by car or train. Milton Keynes station on the west coast mainline provides connectivity to London Euston from 35 minutes with Bedford station providing a fast service into London St Pancras and on to the city within 45 minutes. The area is well served by schooling for all ages, both state and private including the renowned Harpur Trust schools in Bedford along with highly regarded public schools of Oundle. Uppingham, Oakham, Rugby and Stowe all within an hour's travelling time. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Klargester septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating to radiators in original house and zoned underfloor heating in extension. Local Authority: Milton Keynes City Council. Tel: 01908 253794 Outgoings: Council Tax Band "G" - £3,584 for the year 2024/2025. EPC Rating: Listed and exempt Tenure: Freehold