Coombe Cottage LONG CRENDON BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

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3 Coombe Cottage LONG CRENDON BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Rare to the market, a detached Grade II listed period gem situated in prime position in the highly sought-after village of Long Crendon with approved planning permission to substantially extend and improve. Offered to the market with no onward chain. Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Dining room Sitting room Kitchen Utility room Cloakroom Cellar Detached coach house with additional studio bedroom / library, en suite bathroom and two offices Walled garden Off street parking In all about 0.3 acres Thame 2 miles Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station 4 miles (Mainline Station to London Marylebone 37 minutes) M40 (Junction 7) 6.5 miles Aylesbury 11 miles Oxford 13 miles London 53 miles Bicester Village Designer Outlet Centre 12.6 miles (All distances and times are approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

4 Coombe Cottage Coombe Cottage is an architecturally handsome detached double bay fronted Grade II listed house steeped in history dating back in parts to the 18th century - it was a former farmhouse with separate coach house. The property was then extended during Victorian times to provide a generous home with family proportions and has been lovingly maintained over the years. The exposed beams, bright rooms, open fireplaces and wood burning stove provide a wealth of character and charm throughout. The main house comprises four bedrooms and is spread over three levels; of particular interest is the large light sitting room with triple aspect views. Outside, a formerly dilapidated Coach House has been given a serious and positively unexpected architectural makeover. The current owners approached award winning Wolff Architects and bespoke joiners and contractors Stuart Barr CDR Limited to design and build something truly special where contemporary New York loft-style living meets the Home Counties in an effortless and incredibly versatile way - incorporating a studio bedroom / library, en suite bathroom and two offices on the first floor. The property sits behind a private gate on one of the most popular roads in Long Crendon with off-street parking for three cars all in a plot just under 0.3 acres in size and is surrounded by mature formal walled gardens that are beautifully manicured which extend to over a 100ft in length. There is also a sunny patio perfect for al-fresco entertaining. We all have our own ideas of how we would like our home to look and feel, but only a few of us will ever enjoy the opportunity to create it, and with the planning permission which has been granted (see further details within) this is exactly what is being offered here. As it stands, Coombe Cottage is a beautiful home where one could raise a family, host large marquee garden receptions, run a business out of the Coach House and still find room to curl up by an open fireplace. Early viewing highly recommended.

5 Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire Long Crendon is a picturesque village situated about two miles north of Thame which dates back to the Middle Ages. It came into prominence towards the end of the 16th Century with its needle making industry. The high street is bounded at one end by the impressive 14th Century grey limestone Church and National Trust medieval Courthouse, and at the other end by The Square. Long Crendon is small enough to offer a real sense of community yet large enough to sustain a wide range of amenities including a large recreation ground, several shops, a butchers, hairdressers, post office, GP surgery, dentist, garage, library, sports, film and hobby clubs, the XT Brewery as well as two country pubs and the award winning Angel restaurant. Further dining is available at The Mole & Chicken, a gastropub which is less than 1 mile outside the village. Communications in the area are impressive with rail connections to London Marylebone from Haddenham & Thame Parkway in approximately 37 minutes and road links via the M40 and A34, both within a few miles. There is exceptional schooling in the area with an OFSTED Outstanding rated Tiny Acorns Nursery and attached Long Crendon Primary school within the village. Ashfold Preparatory School at Dorton is nearby. Coombe Cottage falls into a dual catchment area for both the Lord Williams Secondary in Thame as well as Buckinghamshire s selective grammar schools. Additionally, there are of course a wide choice of independent schools in the both the University City of Oxford and surrounding Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire areas. The beautiful and nearby Historical Market Town of Thame, provides all the shopping needs of the areas with Waitrose and Sainsburys conveniently located there as well as a charming high street on which to shop. Other nearby notable attractions include the renowned Oxfordshire Golf Club, the National Trust s Waddesdon Manor, Bicester Village, Raymond Blanc s Michelinstarred Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons, and miles of attractive footpaths and bridleways leading through the stunning Buckinghamshire Countryside.

6 Planning Permission Extensive planning permission has been granted to significantly extend and convert the main house in a number of ways at the discretion of a potential purchaser. The cellar in the basement can be converted into a secondary family room, cinema or wine room, whilst the current ground floor configuration could be considerably altered with the addition of a substantial open plan kitchen, large boot-room entrance or a brand new bedroom suite. Further information, including full copies of the approved planning applications, floorplans and 3D renderings can be supplied on request.

7 Directions (Postcode HP18 9AW) From the Knight Frank office in Summertown Oxford turn right up the Banbury Road and take the 3rd exit at the first roundabout which takes you down the A40 and to the large Headington roundabout. Go straight over this roundabout and stay on the A40 leaving to join the A418 towards Thame, just before the M40 motorway. Once on the A418 stay on this road for circa 4 miles. At the first roundabout outside Thame stay on the A418 by taking the first exit on the left and then following signs to Long Crendon at the next roundabout taking the first exit on to the B4011. Drive through the village, past The Square and at the small spot roundabout turn right onto Chearsley Road driving past the Recreation Ground on the right. Coombe Cottage will be found just after the turning to Burt s Lane and before the entrance to the Eight Bells Pub on the right. Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Local authority Aylesbury Vale District Council Services Mains gas, electricity, drainage and water

8 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: sq.m / 1,700 sq.ft. Annex (Excluding Void): 55.8 sq.m / 600 sq.ft. Basement (Including Cellar): 17.9 sq.m / 193 sq.ft. Total: sq.m / 2,493 sq.ft. This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Second Floor Basement Coach House First Floor Ground Floor First Floor Coach House Ground Floor Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED oxford@knightfrank.com KnightFrank.co.uk Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Viewing by appointment only. Particulars dated April Photographs dated March Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names.