House For Sale £1,650,000
A unique and rarely available Grade II Listed country property with buildings and land offering great potential for further enhancement.
For sale as a whole
Situation
St. Johns Manor is situated in a private rural setting down a no through road on the edge of the desirable village of North Marston, between the larger villages of Oving and Granborough.
The popular and well-regarded village has an active community and offers a village hall, Church, a C of E combined primary school and a sports field. There is also a village shop and a Michelin recommended public house (‘The Pilgrim’).
Further facilities can be found in nearby Winslow, Buckingham and Aylesbury.
North Marston falls within the catchment of the Aylesbury Grammar School, the Royal Latin Grammar School in Buckingham, and also in the catchment for Waddesdon School.
Train links are available in nearby Aylesbury (7 miles) and Leighton Buzzard (11 miles). Road connections are good with the property lying equidistant between the M1 and M40.
Description
St. Johns Manor is a very special property. It comprises a delightful Grade II Listed manor house steeped in history and enjoyed as a family home by the current owner for nearly 50 years. The original house is believed to date from the Tudor period with 14th Century origins and later additions in the 16th, 17th and 20th centuries.
The property boasts a wealth of retained period features throughout. These features include a timber frame with curved braces with brick and lathe and plaster infill. There are exposed beams, flagstone floors, feature inglenook fireplaces and mullion windows. The property has been well maintained by the current owner and now offers a new purchaser a unique and exceptional family home.
Overall, the property presents a rare opportunity to purchase a delightful country property with land in a desirable rural setting which could suit a residential, amenity or equestrian purchaser.
St John’s Manor
The living accommodation is well proportioned throughout. The kitchen/breakfast room has a flagstone floor, with a range of units and large brick inglenook fireplace with original bread ovens. There is also a useful pantry. Steps lead down to the utility/boot room, with sink and separate wc. A door leads to the garden.
The dining room has exposed floorboards, a lovely feature fireplace, and views across the garden. The sitting room is triple aspect with ceiling beams and another lovely inglenook fireplace. The cellar is accessed via the kitchen, offering very good additional storage.
An oak staircase leads to the first floor with three bedrooms and a large family bathroom (with exposed cruck frame). The second floor has two further bedrooms and a sitting area.
Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings
The property is accessed from a no through road between the outbuildings opening up to an open courtyard comprising a generous parking area with a range of timber framed buildings.
There is a full height traditional ‘party barn’ building almost adjoining the main house. This could potentially be incorporated into the property (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents) to create a fabulous kitchen/living space overlooking the gardens.
There is also a covered car port, with adjoining stables, and two further large traditional buildings currently used for storage purposes. In addition, there is a further brick and tile building, formerly the pigsty’s, currently used for storage. Close to the rear of the dwelling is an outbuilding with tiled roof, currently used as a workshop and home office.
To the north of the property are the delightful gardens mainly laid to lawn, with some well-maintained flower beds, vegetable patches and mature fruit trees. There is also an open area of lawn giving a feeling of space to the rear of the property.
The buildings offer great potential for alternative uses associated with the enjoyment of the property (subject to obtaining any necessary consents).
The Land
Opposite the entrance to the property is the fenced paddock with its own separate access from St John's Lane which is approximately 2.76 acres. To the rear of the buildings is a fully enclosed mature grassland paddock extending to around 4.18 acres making it ideal for either equestrian, small-scale live stock or amenity purposes.
The vendor also owns some adjoining land, some of which may be available to purchase or rent by separate negotiation.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water and electricity are connected along with a recently installed Klagester private drainage system. Heating is via solid fuel and wood and has a calor gas bulk tank. The smaller paddock (with the pond) has a water supply from the spring that feeds the pond.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 17Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 19/07/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
Tenure
The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Restrictive Covenants
The property was original purchased from Buckinghamshire County Council and there are some restrictive covenants mainly focused on maintaining the private use of the property. Further details are available on request.
The property will not be sold subject to any additional overage or development clawback provisions.
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire County Council.
Band F.
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
The property is not affected by any public or private rights of way but does benefit from direct access onto the local footpath network from the rear paddock.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – MK18 3PU
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From Winslow head south on the Granborough and Marston Road passing through the village of Granborough. Upon entering North Marston fork back right onto the Quainton Road. As you start to leave the village turn left down St. Johns Lane. The property can be found after approximately ¼ mile on the left hand side.
For sale as a whole
Situation
St. Johns Manor is situated in a private rural setting down a no through road on the edge of the desirable village of North Marston, between the larger villages of Oving and Granborough.
The popular and well-regarded village has an active community and offers a village hall, Church, a C of E combined primary school and a sports field. There is also a village shop and a Michelin recommended public house (‘The Pilgrim’).
Further facilities can be found in nearby Winslow, Buckingham and Aylesbury.
North Marston falls within the catchment of the Aylesbury Grammar School, the Royal Latin Grammar School in Buckingham, and also in the catchment for Waddesdon School.
Train links are available in nearby Aylesbury (7 miles) and Leighton Buzzard (11 miles). Road connections are good with the property lying equidistant between the M1 and M40.
Description
St. Johns Manor is a very special property. It comprises a delightful Grade II Listed manor house steeped in history and enjoyed as a family home by the current owner for nearly 50 years. The original house is believed to date from the Tudor period with 14th Century origins and later additions in the 16th, 17th and 20th centuries.
The property boasts a wealth of retained period features throughout. These features include a timber frame with curved braces with brick and lathe and plaster infill. There are exposed beams, flagstone floors, feature inglenook fireplaces and mullion windows. The property has been well maintained by the current owner and now offers a new purchaser a unique and exceptional family home.
Overall, the property presents a rare opportunity to purchase a delightful country property with land in a desirable rural setting which could suit a residential, amenity or equestrian purchaser.
St John’s Manor
The living accommodation is well proportioned throughout. The kitchen/breakfast room has a flagstone floor, with a range of units and large brick inglenook fireplace with original bread ovens. There is also a useful pantry. Steps lead down to the utility/boot room, with sink and separate wc. A door leads to the garden.
The dining room has exposed floorboards, a lovely feature fireplace, and views across the garden. The sitting room is triple aspect with ceiling beams and another lovely inglenook fireplace. The cellar is accessed via the kitchen, offering very good additional storage.
An oak staircase leads to the first floor with three bedrooms and a large family bathroom (with exposed cruck frame). The second floor has two further bedrooms and a sitting area.
Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings
The property is accessed from a no through road between the outbuildings opening up to an open courtyard comprising a generous parking area with a range of timber framed buildings.
There is a full height traditional ‘party barn’ building almost adjoining the main house. This could potentially be incorporated into the property (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents) to create a fabulous kitchen/living space overlooking the gardens.
There is also a covered car port, with adjoining stables, and two further large traditional buildings currently used for storage purposes. In addition, there is a further brick and tile building, formerly the pigsty’s, currently used for storage. Close to the rear of the dwelling is an outbuilding with tiled roof, currently used as a workshop and home office.
To the north of the property are the delightful gardens mainly laid to lawn, with some well-maintained flower beds, vegetable patches and mature fruit trees. There is also an open area of lawn giving a feeling of space to the rear of the property.
The buildings offer great potential for alternative uses associated with the enjoyment of the property (subject to obtaining any necessary consents).
The Land
Opposite the entrance to the property is the fenced paddock with its own separate access from St John's Lane which is approximately 2.76 acres. To the rear of the buildings is a fully enclosed mature grassland paddock extending to around 4.18 acres making it ideal for either equestrian, small-scale live stock or amenity purposes.
The vendor also owns some adjoining land, some of which may be available to purchase or rent by separate negotiation.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water and electricity are connected along with a recently installed Klagester private drainage system. Heating is via solid fuel and wood and has a calor gas bulk tank. The smaller paddock (with the pond) has a water supply from the spring that feeds the pond.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 17Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 19/07/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
Tenure
The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Restrictive Covenants
The property was original purchased from Buckinghamshire County Council and there are some restrictive covenants mainly focused on maintaining the private use of the property. Further details are available on request.
The property will not be sold subject to any additional overage or development clawback provisions.
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire County Council.
Band F.
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
The property is not affected by any public or private rights of way but does benefit from direct access onto the local footpath network from the rear paddock.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – MK18 3PU
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From Winslow head south on the Granborough and Marston Road passing through the village of Granborough. Upon entering North Marston fork back right onto the Quainton Road. As you start to leave the village turn left down St. Johns Lane. The property can be found after approximately ¼ mile on the left hand side.
