House For Sale £1,185,000
A quite delightful and beautifully refurbished cottage in a wonderful location in this much admired hilltop village.
Penny Black Cottage was originally built as an estate cottage for the local community nurse. It has been lovingly renovated and extended by the current owners who also designed and developed much of the garden. Whilst the character and many period features of the original cottage have been retained, there is a stunning contemporary new extension which floods the original building with light and connects perfectly with the garden and beautiful aspect beyond. In the field behind the house lies buried the archaeological remains of a royal hunting lodge belonging to King Edward the Confessor.
The front door opens into an entrance hall and through to the principal accommodation. There is a fabulous double aspect living/dining room which is fully glazed across the rear and has a spectacular glazed roof. This room connects seamlessly with the kitchen/breakfast room which is beautifully fitted with contemporary units with granite worktops and a full range of appliances. Off the kitchen lies a utility room and cloakroom. There is a further pretty sitting room and adjoining study area.
On the first floor there is a fabulous main bedroom with vaulted ceiling and large beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom.
Outside
To the front of the property is a gravel driveway providing ample parking and a neat area of formal garden. The rear garden is a delight, cleverly landscaped providing a profusion of colour, with a sheltered terrace and partly walled offering privacy. The outlook is quite exceptional with views across the historic field.
One of the outstanding external features is the brick built garden room/guest suite which would also make a wonderful home office or studio.
Location
Tucked away in a lovely location adjacent to the historic 12th Century All Saints Church the cottage is just a short walk from the heart of the picturesque hilltop village. The village is renowned for its strong community and has two village shops, including a post office, two excellent gastro pubs, a new health centre and a highly rated primary school. The location falls into the catchment for Lord Williams secondary school in Thame and the grammar schools in Aylesbury. There is easy access to the M40 and the railway stations at Haddenham and Bicester provide a frequent services to London Marylebone in less than 40 minutes.
Penny Black Cottage was originally built as an estate cottage for the local community nurse. It has been lovingly renovated and extended by the current owners who also designed and developed much of the garden. Whilst the character and many period features of the original cottage have been retained, there is a stunning contemporary new extension which floods the original building with light and connects perfectly with the garden and beautiful aspect beyond. In the field behind the house lies buried the archaeological remains of a royal hunting lodge belonging to King Edward the Confessor.
The front door opens into an entrance hall and through to the principal accommodation. There is a fabulous double aspect living/dining room which is fully glazed across the rear and has a spectacular glazed roof. This room connects seamlessly with the kitchen/breakfast room which is beautifully fitted with contemporary units with granite worktops and a full range of appliances. Off the kitchen lies a utility room and cloakroom. There is a further pretty sitting room and adjoining study area.
On the first floor there is a fabulous main bedroom with vaulted ceiling and large beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom.
Outside
To the front of the property is a gravel driveway providing ample parking and a neat area of formal garden. The rear garden is a delight, cleverly landscaped providing a profusion of colour, with a sheltered terrace and partly walled offering privacy. The outlook is quite exceptional with views across the historic field.
One of the outstanding external features is the brick built garden room/guest suite which would also make a wonderful home office or studio.
Location
Tucked away in a lovely location adjacent to the historic 12th Century All Saints Church the cottage is just a short walk from the heart of the picturesque hilltop village. The village is renowned for its strong community and has two village shops, including a post office, two excellent gastro pubs, a new health centre and a highly rated primary school. The location falls into the catchment for Lord Williams secondary school in Thame and the grammar schools in Aylesbury. There is easy access to the M40 and the railway stations at Haddenham and Bicester provide a frequent services to London Marylebone in less than 40 minutes.
