Stoke Road, Stoke Hammond, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17

A modern four bedroom barn conversion with land and a detached self contained annexe The original part of the property is former farm buildings which were built in circa 1860, and converted during the 1970s into single storey accommodation. The vendors purchased the property in 2018 and have undertaken a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and enlargement which included adding an extra wing, rewiring and replumbing throughout, replacing all the radiators and sanitaryware, installing a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, and fitting double glazing throughout with some additional or enlarged windows to provide plenty of natural light. Some of the roof has also been replaced with new tiles and the insulation has been improved. The property has also been redecorated throughout which included treating all the exposed beams, new skirting boards, new architraves, new oak internal doors, designer wallpapers and matching blinds, and a new entrance door. Underfloor heating was installed in the kitchen/breakfast room and the bathroom and shower rooms.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen/breakfast room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and timbers, and is fitted with a comprehensive range of full height, wall and base units with complementary work surfaces incorporating a Blanco one and a half bowl sink with a flex hose mixer tap. The central island has additional storage and a breakfast bar to seat two. Integrated appliances by Neff include a dishwasher, an induction hob with an extractor over, two double ovens, a microwave and a warming drawer. There is also full height Neff fridge and freezer, and an AEG wine fridge. There are windows to the front and Velux skylights and the tiled floor has underfloor heating. There is access to a boot room which has a stable style door to the front.

Annexe

A hallway with stairs to the first floor, doors to the kitchen and a former garage which has been part converted into a sitting/dining room and has picture windows overlooking the front garden. A built-in cupboard has space and plumbing for a washing machine and another appliance as required. The kitchen has a range of base and wall units, a breakfast bar, a sink and drainer and integrated appliances. There is a workshop with dual aspect windows, double doors to the garden and access to an adjoining store room. The first floor landing has built-in cupboards and into a snug/study with a skylight and a dormer window. The bedroom also has a Velux and a dormer window, and sliding door wardrobes. The en suite has a three piece suite and access to eaves storage.

Outside

A gated entrance opens onto a driveway which has parking and access to the main house and the annexe. The front garden is lawned with hedge and tree borders, a vegetable patch, fruit trees, a greenhouse and two sheds. The formal garden is sheltered on three sides with brick walling and has a central lawn with borders, paved patios and paths. A paved seating area with an ornamental pond with Koi carp and another paved seating area has a breeze house with seating, and an outdoor kitchen. The annexe garden is lawned with trees, borders and a gazebo seating area. A paddock with a gravel seating area is separated from the formal garden by a low wall with a gateway.

Situation and Schooling

Nearby leisure facilities include the Three Locks Golf and Country Club (approximately 2.6 miles). Shopping facilities are available in Leighton Buzzard which is approximately 6.6 miles away while the amenities of Milton Keynes are approximately 8 miles away and include one of the largest covered shopping centres in Europe, a theatre, cinemas, an indoor ski slope, or watersports at Willen Lake. Stoke Hammond is served by High Ash C of E Primary School in Great Brickhill for primary education. For secondary education, the village is in the catchment area for Buckinghamshire grammar schools in Aylesbury (via the 11+) and often aligns with nearby Leighton Buzzard schools, such as Cedars Upper or Vandyke Upper schools.