* Freehold
* Spacious single storey barn conversion
* A wealth of charm and character throughout
* Beautiful countryside views
* Parking and double garage, total plot circa 0. 4 - acre
* Plus, detached one - bedroom annexe cottage
* Impressive central courtyard and great garden
* Full fibre 900 internet connectivity
* Superb road links to surrounding towns
**Single storey barn conversion with detached annexe in super spot
**
Just when you thought you knew the area, you discover the historic, unspoilt
Buckinghamshire village of Cold Brayfield. Even more exciting, a beautiful,
unlisted family home within it that is ready to welcome a new family.
Moreover, Greyfriars comes with a detached annexe which allows all kinds of
possibilities, not least an ideal base for extended family. All on one level,
three bedrooms in the main house, one in the annexe, set around an impressive
courtyard and with lovely, easy to maintain gardens with a glorious outlook
over fields. Gravelled parking and double garage complete the picture - but
there’s so much more to the story.
It wouldn’t be surprising if you were unaware of Cold Brayfield, even with its
gorgeous houses, its quintessential English village green, its small,
thousand - year - old Church of St Mary, and its history dating back to Roman
times. You may have caught the name as you passed by on the Northampton to
Bedford Road but thought the few houses along the road were all there were.
How delightful it is to turn into the village itself, and even more delightful
to live there. Within a short drive of Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton,
fast trains to the capital and world - renowned private schools, and only three
miles to Olney, its secondary school, supermarket and its independent shops,
pubs and restaurants. And how nice to walk the children across parkland and
over the River Great Ouse to the outstanding Newton Blossomville CofE school
and, perhaps, for Sunday lunch at the Old Mill pub. The North Bedfordshire
village of Turvey, too, is just a good stroll away, with its newsagents and
stores, pubs and butcher’s shop.
It's not surprising, either, that Greyfriars is in the heart of beautiful
countryside, with lovely walks straight from the house, including one in which
you can seek out all that remains of the medieval hamlet of Abinton. This
superb family home was, after - all, until 20 years ago, a collection of farm
barns set around a cattle yard (The Old Pig Yard, another lovely home, is next
door); the lane leads only to two other fine country homes, parkland and
fields of sheep. What a peaceful place to make your home.
**About the property
**
A little owl watches over you from its roost as you’re buzzed in at the heavy
oak gate. From humble beginnings, Greyfriars knows how to impress. You’re met
by a magnificent courtyard enclosed by a tall stone wall to one side and three
former barns, now the lovely stone, timber and slate home you have today.
The striking palm and fragrant, white - flowering magnolia add year - round
interest to the distinctive flagstone courtyard, the pergola perhaps waiting
for a wisteria or a clambering rose to take advantage of it. Imagine a summer
party in full swing, guests milling in and out through French doors on either
side; or simply a peaceful pre - dinner glass of fizz in one of the relaxing
sitting areas.
A more irresistible room for that dinner would be hard to find. Capacious, yet
at the same time intimate. As perfect for family gatherings and dinner parties
with friends as for romantic meals for two, gorgeous, exposed stone and oak
roof timbers perfectly complemented by bespoke, warm oak furniture, topped by
beautiful blue pearl granite, accompanying the superb, gas - fired aga and
forming an hexagonal island to mingle around.
The stone - floored hallway, with its calm and peaceful feel, bathed in light
from the courtyard, links the two wings of the house, the informal sitting
area at one end and a sitting room at the other, with wood floor beneath
beamed ceiling and amazing inglenook fireplace, for which words cannot do
justice. Everywhere, the unmatched beauty and character of English oak draws
the eye.
Bathrooms with claw - footed baths as well as showers, and bedrooms with
beautiful a - frame beams, could not be more romantic, not least the main
bedroom suite with four - poster made for the room and French doors to fling
open to a summer’s garden for morning coffee.
A garden designed for ease. Forget about grass cutting. Sit and soliloquise,
the Spring maiden adding to the sense of tranquility in her spot by the stone
wall. Gravel paths wind between well - stocked beds, crab apple, other small
trees, and interesting features adding year - round interest. Eat al fresco in
perfect privacy, watching lambs gamboling across the fields. The annexe
cottage has its own garden area, its own entrance and its own gorgeous, beamed
interior – a valuable addition to a special family home.

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