* Freehold
* Detached stone residence of over 5, 0000 sq ft
* Five double bedrooms all with en - suite bath/shower rooms
* Four reception rooms
* Bespoke kitchen/dining room
* Spacious drawing room
* Feature double height central hall
* Striking work from home office
* CAT5 data & sound network
* All round wifi
* An acre of formal gardens
** detached stone residence of over 5, 000 sq ft of living space**
Oldstone Place is a rare gem set discreetly into the much sought after village
of Wicken and provides a quiet country village atmosphere whilst having
incredible access to all the amenities you could need and a 35 minute train to
London.
This stunning property is Grade II Listed, originally built in the 1850s, and
offering living accommodation in excess of 5, 000 sq ft. The current owners
stripped back the whole building in 2016 and have remodeled almost every
aspect, connecting the two side barns in with the main house and creating
another floor by converting the loft space. The accommodation offers, four
reception rooms, a large bespoke kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, office, and a
utility/boot room on the ground floor. The first and second floors boast five
double bedrooms, all with their own en - suite bath/shower rooms. Set in an acre
of mature and well tended gardens, the extensive driveway parking leads to a
triple bay oak, open fronted garage. Oldstone Place oozes the original charm
of a period property and has been developed into a home that offers modern,
high specification, contemporary living.
**Ground Floor**
The property is entered via a glazed front door into the entrance hall. French
doors lead to the courtyard garden. Stone floor. Exposed stone wall. Door
leading to the internal hallway. Door to kitchen/dining room. Door to the
cloakroom.
The cloakroom has a suite comprising low level w. c. And wash hand basin. The
kitchen/dining room has a full height vaulted ceiling and access leading out
to the courtyard. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of hand - built
solid oak units to wall and floor with granite worksurfaces over. Appliances
include Miele top of the range conventional oven, combination/steam oven and
warming/slow cooking "Sous Chef" oven. A six ring induction hob is set into
the central island along with an inset sink unit and Quooker boiling tap.
Integrated dishwasher and wine fridge, space and plumbing for an American
style fridge/freezer and a second inset double sink. Stone floor with
underfloor heating. The utility room/boot room is located off the inner
hallway and has a range of floor to ceiling cupboards incorporating the oil
fired boiler, central heating, whole house water softener and filter, and
Megaflo hot water cylinder. Plumbing for a washing machine and space for a
tumble dryer. The inner hallway leads to a double height central hall with
access to the rear garden and courtyard.
The snug has a wood burner, comms cabinet, and windows overlooking the rear
garden. The study has fitted shelving and a window overlooking the rear
garden. The drawing room has a fireplace with an inset Stovax wood burner,
stone floor, bespoke fitted oak display dresser and two doors to the rear
garden. Steps lead up to the office which has underfloor heated stone floor
and full width glazed doors overlooking the courtyard garden. Access to an
additional w. c. Which has plumbing for a shower.
**First Floor Landing**
Stairs rise from the ground floor hall onto a galleried landing with a window
overlooking the courtyard garden. This floor has the principal bedroom with a
substantial walk - in wardrobe. A door leads to a large en - suite comprising low
level w. c. , bath, shower cubicle, his and her wash hand basins, and a bidet.
Bedrooms four and five are located on this floor both with fitted wardrobes
and en - suites. Stairs rise to the second floor landing.
**Second Floor Landing**
The landing is fitted with a range of storage cupboards and eaves storage
space. Bedrooms two and three are located off this landing and both have
fitted wardrobes. Bedroom two has an en - suite bathroom and bedroom three has
an en - suite shower room.
**Gardens**
Enter via a five bar paddock gate to a gravel driveway with solid electric
double gates leading to the triple bay open - fronted garage with an additional
driveway offering parking. Fabulous covered seating area with a fishpond which
leads to the main garden comprising a well tended lawn and a range of well
stocked planted borders with mature trees including a specimen 80' Lebanon
Cedar. The end of the garden gives access to the open countryside. The
enclosed courtyard garden has been landscaped and has a Mediterranean feel.
The courtyard is well stocked with vegetable area, shrubs and a raised water
feature. This is a great relaxing outside space. A variety of fruit trees
around the garden including a productive fig.
**Cost/ Charges/ Property Information**
Tenure: Freehold.
Local Authority: West Northants Council.
Council Tax Band: G.
Mains drainage, electricity and water are all connected.
Natural stone floors throughout the ground floor (except the study)
The central heating is oil fired with a combination of both underfloor heating
and radiators to the ground floor.
The first and second floors are heated by radiators with the en - suite
bath/shower rooms benefiting from electric underfloor heating (with the
exception of bedroom five).
Gigaclear fibre telecoms available up to 800 Mbps.
**Location - Wicken**
Wicken is a small West Northamptonshire conservation village which has seen
little development and retains a quaint character feel. It is served with a
local pub, Church, sports club and is located just a short drive from
Deanshanger village which has extensive facilities including several grocery
stores, food takeaways, community centre with library and a full range of
schooling from pre - school to sixth form. Wicken is located around 8 miles
south - east of the market town of Towcester, and has good access to the
historic town of Buckingham 9 miles to the south - west which has the highly
regarded Royal Latin Grammar School. Several renowned private schools - Akeley
Wood, Thornton College and Stowe are within a short distance.
There are comprehensive shopping facilities in nearby Stony Stratford (4 miles
to the east) and excellent main line rail facilities at Milton Keynes (London
Euston 35 minutes), just 6 miles away. The M1 motorway and M40 are both within
10 miles and the A5 just a few minutes' drive.
**Disclaimer**
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there is any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the
office and we will be pleased to verify the information for you. Do so,
particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
The mention of any appliance and/or services to this property does not imply
that they are in full and efficient working order, and their condition is
unknown to us. Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in
these details, they are not included in the asking price. Even if any such
fixtures and fittings are mentioned in these details it should be verified at
the point of negotiating if they are still to remain. Some items may be
available subject to negotiation with the vendor.

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