House For Sale £1,875,000
East Barn is a charming, characterful home boasting original features blended with modern living accommodation, and situated in this highly sought-after village just 0.9 miles from the station.
Enjoying a quiet, tucked away location the building is reputed to be about 400 years old, and is thought to originally have been a Quaker barn constructed using timber from retired sailing ships and relocated to its present location. East Barn has been meticulously updated in recent years and now offers fabulous accommodation of character and charm with features including an abundance of exposed timbers, brickwork and vaulted ceilings. Buckinghamshire Council has identified the property as a Non-designated heritage asset (NDHA).
On the ground floor the reception hall is a generous size, and leads through to the kitchen/breakfast/dining room, overlooking the garden and perfect for both family life and entertaining friends. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with an extensive range of units complemented by granite worktops and mostly Miele integrated appliances. A central island gives further storage and breakfast bar seating. The dining area is flooded with natural light from a wall of windows, beautifully framing the garden, and French doors opening on to the terrace. A fully fitted utility room lies just off the kitchen.
The reception hall extends round to the rear opening into a magnificent vaulted space, full of character with exposed beams and a galleried mezzanine landing above. Just off the hallway is a charming family/TV room, with bespoke cabinetry and exposed brickwork. Adjacent is the spacious sitting room, featuring an inglenook fireplace with a woodburner. Tucked away off this room is a fully fitted home office.
On the first floor are four characterful bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys a bespoke range of wardrobes and an en suite shower room, while a further bedroom has an en suite shower room and a delightful concealed dressing room. There is extended loft storage with access from Bedroom 4 via a hatch and drop down stairs.
Gardens and Grounds
East Barn enjoys a quiet and picturesque setting in the heart of the village. A gravelled driveway to the side provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a double garage. The front garden is attractively planted with mature shrubs and trees with two charming courtyard areas. The tranquil, rear garden is predominately laid to lawn with well stocked and beautifully maintained borders, while a large paved terrace adjoins the house giving an ideal spot to BBQ, entertain friends and enjoy the garden. Mature trees alongside fencing provides excellent screening and privacy.
Location
Seer Green is a sought after village on the outskirts of Beaconsfield which offers numerous shops for day to day needs, two well regarded public houses and a station which is within walking distance serving London Marylebone (fast train approximately 22 minutes). Nearby Beaconsfield being approximately 2 miles away offers an excellent range of shopping facilities including Waitrose, Sainsburys and M&S Food. Within Beaconsfield Old Town and New Town there is a wide variety of good quality restaurants, public houses and cafes.
Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas are renowned for their excellent choice of state and independent schools, including leading grammar schools, such as Beaconsfield High for Girls, Dr Challoner’s Boys Grammar School, Dr Challoner’s High School for Girls and The Royal Grammar School, as well as top private schools including Wycombe Abbey, The Royal Masonic, Berkhamsted School, Harrow, Merchant Taylors and Eton.
The M40 Junction 2 is a short drive away giving access to London, Oxford, Birmingham, Heathrow and the M25.
Beaconsfield golf course is also close by as well as wonderful walks and riding amongst the Chiltern foothills and bridle paths.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: C
Enjoying a quiet, tucked away location the building is reputed to be about 400 years old, and is thought to originally have been a Quaker barn constructed using timber from retired sailing ships and relocated to its present location. East Barn has been meticulously updated in recent years and now offers fabulous accommodation of character and charm with features including an abundance of exposed timbers, brickwork and vaulted ceilings. Buckinghamshire Council has identified the property as a Non-designated heritage asset (NDHA).
On the ground floor the reception hall is a generous size, and leads through to the kitchen/breakfast/dining room, overlooking the garden and perfect for both family life and entertaining friends. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with an extensive range of units complemented by granite worktops and mostly Miele integrated appliances. A central island gives further storage and breakfast bar seating. The dining area is flooded with natural light from a wall of windows, beautifully framing the garden, and French doors opening on to the terrace. A fully fitted utility room lies just off the kitchen.
The reception hall extends round to the rear opening into a magnificent vaulted space, full of character with exposed beams and a galleried mezzanine landing above. Just off the hallway is a charming family/TV room, with bespoke cabinetry and exposed brickwork. Adjacent is the spacious sitting room, featuring an inglenook fireplace with a woodburner. Tucked away off this room is a fully fitted home office.
On the first floor are four characterful bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys a bespoke range of wardrobes and an en suite shower room, while a further bedroom has an en suite shower room and a delightful concealed dressing room. There is extended loft storage with access from Bedroom 4 via a hatch and drop down stairs.
Gardens and Grounds
East Barn enjoys a quiet and picturesque setting in the heart of the village. A gravelled driveway to the side provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a double garage. The front garden is attractively planted with mature shrubs and trees with two charming courtyard areas. The tranquil, rear garden is predominately laid to lawn with well stocked and beautifully maintained borders, while a large paved terrace adjoins the house giving an ideal spot to BBQ, entertain friends and enjoy the garden. Mature trees alongside fencing provides excellent screening and privacy.
Location
Seer Green is a sought after village on the outskirts of Beaconsfield which offers numerous shops for day to day needs, two well regarded public houses and a station which is within walking distance serving London Marylebone (fast train approximately 22 minutes). Nearby Beaconsfield being approximately 2 miles away offers an excellent range of shopping facilities including Waitrose, Sainsburys and M&S Food. Within Beaconsfield Old Town and New Town there is a wide variety of good quality restaurants, public houses and cafes.
Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas are renowned for their excellent choice of state and independent schools, including leading grammar schools, such as Beaconsfield High for Girls, Dr Challoner’s Boys Grammar School, Dr Challoner’s High School for Girls and The Royal Grammar School, as well as top private schools including Wycombe Abbey, The Royal Masonic, Berkhamsted School, Harrow, Merchant Taylors and Eton.
The M40 Junction 2 is a short drive away giving access to London, Oxford, Birmingham, Heathrow and the M25.
Beaconsfield golf course is also close by as well as wonderful walks and riding amongst the Chiltern foothills and bridle paths.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
EPC Rating: C
